New Brunswick Black History Society
Posthumous Recognition
Posthumous Recognition
Do you know of an exceptional Black New Brunswicker who you believe should receive posthumous recognition? The New Brunswick Black History Society would like to help. We offer support and research assistance to anyone attempting to get posthumous recognition for an exceptional Black New Brunswicker.
What you must do
You must first initiate the recognition process by beginning the research on your subject. If there are any gaps in your research that you believe we can fill–or if you have questions on how to proceed–contact us.
Helpful links
- Order of Canada
- Order of New Brunswick
- Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
- Maritime Sports Hall of Fame
- New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
1932-2022
James A Talbot
- Past President
James A. Talbot, born 16-Jun-1932 and departed recently passed on 13-Apr-2022. He was a retired telecommunication and electronic data transfer technologist for Transport Canada. “Skip” as he is known throughout Canada, is dedicated to advancing equality and cross-cultural understanding. He has served in top executive roles with MAGMA, NBMC, Prude INC., and the Canadian Bar Association. James was also past president for MAGMA and NBMC as well a dedicated his heart and soul to many more organizations, such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner’s Advisory Committee for multiculturalism and the Moncton Press Club.
Dr. Hugh Arthur Leavinson Lord
1938-2024
Dr. Hugh Arthur Leavinson “Lea” Lord was born March 11, 1938, in Antigua, West Indies and died peacefully September 19, 2024, in Saint John, New Brunswick. Lea was the loving husband of Joycelyn, father to Huey (Nicole) and Jolee (Will) and “Papa” to grandchildren: Ella, Lev, Ethan, Simone, Julian, Mila and Caleb.
Lea graduated from University of West Indies medical school in 1968. He continued his studies in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dalhousie University. He practiced medicine for 56 years, retiring in 2016. Lea was a member of numerous medical societies and associations culminating in his being awarded a life membership in the New Brunswick Medical Society in recognition of the many lives he welcomed into this world.
Throughout his life, Lea was a true gentleman, genuinely enjoying the company of others. He loved cars, ice cream, a good rum and coke, Oh Henry! chocolate bars, the Montreal Canadiens, Calypso, cricket, warm weather, delicious meals and great dance parties with family and friends.
In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, Lea is survived by his brother, Clarence and his cousin, Kortright, as well as many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by parents, Hugh and Ione and brother, Phillip”.