Myra Freeman


Myra Ava Freeman is a Canadian philanthropist, teacher, the List of lieutenant governors of [Nova Scotia#Lieutenant Governors of Nova Scotia, 1867-present|29th] and first female Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.
Freeman was born Myra Ava Holtzman in Saint John, New Brunswick, the daughter of Anne Golda, 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.

Honours







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Order of Canada
Order of St John
  • 2000.
  • Dame of Justice and Vice Prior
    • Order of Nova Scotia
  • 2001.
  • First Recipient and First Chancellor
    • Meritorious Service Medal
  • 12 September 2013.
  • Military Division
  • Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
  • 2002.
  • Canadian version of this medal
    • Canadian Forces' Decoration
  • 12 years as an Honorary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy.
  • 2015.
    • ;Honorary degrees
    LocationDateSchoolDegree
    Nova Scotia

    Honorary military appointments

    2003: Honorary Captain of Royal Canadian Navy Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic.