Myra Freeman
Myra Ava Freeman CM ONS MSM CD (born May 17, 1949) is a Canadian philanthropist, teacher, the 29th and first female Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.
Myra Freeman | |
|---|---|
| 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia | |
| In office May 17, 2000 – September 7, 2006 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governors General | Adrienne Clarkson Michaëlle Jean |
| Premier | John Hamm Rodney MacDonald |
| Preceded by | James Kinley |
| Succeeded by | Mayann Francis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Myra Ava Holtzman May 17, 1949 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Spouse | Larry |
| Profession | Teacher |
Freeman was born Myra Ava Holtzman in Saint John, New Brunswick, the daughter of Anne Golda (Freedman), a homemaker, and Harry Holtzman, a businessman. She graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. In 1971, she started teaching with the Halifax Regional School Board until her appointment.
She was appointed lieutenant governor in 2000 by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, on the advice of Jean Chrétien. She served as lieutenant governor until September 7, 2006.
Freeman and her husband, Larry, have three children: Daniel M. Freeman, Jonathan Freeman and Debra Freeman.
In her childhood, Freeman was a member of the Girl Guides of Canada, participating in Guiding youth programs.