Born:(1929-08-27)August 27, 1929, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died:September 18, 2010(2010-09-18) (aged 81), Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Spouse:Diana Schwartz (née Usher) (1958–2010; his death)
Children:4
Known for:Business and philanthropy
Occupation:Entrepreneur
Alma mater:Mount Allison University, , New York University
Organization:Canadian International Demining Corps
Years active:1950–2010
Political party:Liberal Party of Canada
Board member of:National Capital Commission, , National Theatre School of Canada, , Dalhousie University School of Business, , Cape Breton Children's Aid Society