Background
Russell, Frederick William was born on September 10, 1923 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Son of Herbert J. and Jean (Campbell) Russell.
Russell, Frederick William was born on September 10, 1923 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Son of Herbert J. and Jean (Campbell) Russell.
Student, Prince of Wales College, St. John's student, Dalhousie U., Halifax, Nova Scoti, Canada Doctor of Laws (honorary), Memorial U. Newfoundland, St. John's, 1976.
President, Blue Peter Steamships, St. John's, 1949-1972; president, Terra Nova Motors Ltd., St. John's, 1962-1979; president, General Industries, St. John's, 1980-1988; president, Delta Holdings Ltd., St. John's, 1980-1988; president, Fremar Investments Ltd., St. John's, 1980-1991; lieutenant governor, Province of Newfoundland, St. John's, 1991-1997; retired, 1997; president, Cruiseship Authority Newfoundland, since 1998. Member Royal Trust Advisory Board, St. John's, 1980-1991.
Member Newfoundland Labour Rels. Board, St. John's 1953-1989. Chairman United Church School Board, St. John's, 1958-1967.
Chairman of the Board regents Memorial U. Newfoundland, 1974-1982. Board directors Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Moncton, N.B., Canada, 1986-1991. Newfoundland chairman Canada Forces Liaison Council, 1998.
Member Rotary (board directors St. John's).
Married Margaret M. Cross, June 15, 1946. Children: Douglas, Janice, James, Peter.