Born in Kirkland lake and raised in Haileybury. He was a teacher, artist, author, historian, and gardener. He has laboured in the mines of Cobalt, Sudbury, and Elliot Lake. Became a secondary school teacher in 1962.

Né à Kirkland Lake et élevé à Haileybury. Il était professeur, artiste, auteur, historien et jardinier. Il a travaillé dans les mines de Cobalt, Sudbury et Elliot Lake. Devient enseignant au secondaire en 1962.