Joseph H. Casey

Joseph Henry "Joe" Casey (May 3, 1918 – February 16, 2010) was a fish plant operator, steamship pilot and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Digby and then Digby-Annapolis in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1970 to 1984 and from 1988 to 1997 as a Liberal member.

Joseph H. Casey
MLA for Digby
Digby-Annapolis (1993-1997)
In office
1970–1984
Preceded byRobert Baden Powell
Succeeded byMerryl Lawton
In office
1988–1997
Preceded byMerryl Lawton
Succeeded byGordon Balser
Personal details
Born
Joseph Henry Casey

(1918-05-03)May 3, 1918
Victoria Beach, Nova Scotia
DiedFebruary 16, 2010(2010-02-16) (aged 91)
Victoria Beach, Nova Scotia
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Vera Gertrude McWhinnie
OccupationFish plant operator, steamship pilot, politician

Early life

He was born in Victoria Beach, Nova Scotia, the son of John William Casey and Laura Holmes. In 1942, Casey married Vera Gertrude McWhinnie. During World War II, he served in the Canadian Army from 1941 to 1942 and in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1942 to 1946.

Political career

Casey did not run for reelection in 1984.

Casey published two autobiographical works:

  • The Wit and Wisdom of Joe Casey (1995) ISBN 0-88999-562-1
  • The Life and Times of Joe Casey: From Fish to Politics (2008) ISBN 1-897426-02-X

The ferry MV Joe Casey, named in his honour, operates on the Bay of Fundy between East Ferry and Tiverton in Digby County.[1]

Death

Casey died on February 16, 2010.[2]

References
  1. E.Y.E. Marine Consultants Archived 2009-01-06 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Longtime MLA Joe Casey dies". CBC News, February 17, 2010. Retrieved 2014-07-10.


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