The following statement is being distributed at the request of His Honour the Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador:

Statement by the Lieutenant Governor
on the Death of the Honourable Dr. Maxwell House

Pat and I are profoundly saddened to learn of the death of the Honourable Maxwell House (O.C., O.N.L, M.D., LLd., FRCP (C)), 10th Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. Dr. House was a medical pioneer. At one time he was the only neurologist in our province and he helped to establish the world-class medical school at Memorial University.

My association with Dr. House grew when I worked in the telecommunications industry and he started Memorial University’s Telemedicine program. Recognized as a world leader in the field it was easy to see the impact he had had, and would continue to have, on medical innovation in Newfoundland and Labrador.

During his time as Lieutenant Governor Dr. House focused on issues such as child poverty, literacy programs, the new economy and the provincial cultural industry. He also established the Lieutenant Governor’s website.

We send our deepest condolences to Dr. House’s wife Mary, their children, grandchildren and other family members. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Media contact:
Peter Noel
Private Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor
709-729-4045

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