Background
Matthews, Francis Richard was born on August 19, 1920 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Son of Charles Curtice and Grace (Cathro) Matthews.
Matthews, Francis Richard was born on August 19, 1920 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Son of Charles Curtice and Grace (Cathro) Matthews.
Bachelor of Commerce, U. Alberta, 1941; Bachelor of Laws, University Alberta, 1948.
Associate firm, Mackimmie, Matthews, Calgary, 1949-1954; partner, Mackimmie, Matthews, 1954-1987; of counsel, Mackimmie, Matthews, since 1987. Director Murphy Oil Corporation Ltd., Ranger Oil Ltd.
Served to Lieutenant Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, 1941-1945. Member Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Society (Board of Governors, president 1955-1956, 61-62), Canada Bar Association, Alberta Bar Association, Soaring Association Canada, Delta Kappa Epsilon.
Married Joyce Winter Jarvis, November 10, 1944. Children: James Richard, Frances Elizabeth, Michael John.