Background
Hemens, Henry John was born on June 16, 1913 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of Sidney John and Margaret Ann (O'Brien) Hemens.
Hemens, Henry John was born on June 16, 1913 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of Sidney John and Margaret Ann (O'Brien) Hemens.
Bachelor, Loyola College, Montreal, 1932. Bachelor of Civil Law, McGill University, Montreal, 1935. Postgraduate, University Paris, 1936.
Doctor of Laws, Concordia University, 1982.
Member legal department DuPont Canada Inc., Montreal, 1939-1954, general counsel, 1954-1962, secretary, 1962-1969, vice president and secretary, 1969-1977, director, 1971-1978, consultant, 1977-1985. Counsel Harris, Allain, Thomas, Mason, Montreal, 1977-1987. Of counsel Hemens, Cornish, Levac, Quesnel & Hindle, 1988-1990.
Municipal judge Town of Rosemere, Quebec, 1965-1976.
Mayor Town of Rosemere, 1955-1959. Chancellor, board governors Concordia University, 1974-1981, chancellor emeritus, since 1989. Member Association Canada General Counsel, Canada Manufacturers Association, Canada Chamber of Commerce Clubs: Order of Malta, St. James, Lorraine Golf.
Married Sarah Ann Wright, November 4, 1939. Children: Mary-Margaret, John, Paul, Eileen.