Background
Born in Drummondville, Quebec, he was the son of Émile Joyal, farmer, and Philomène Caron.
politician Member of the National Assembly
Born in Drummondville, Quebec, he was the son of Émile Joyal, farmer, and Philomène Caron.
He was manager of the Bank of Montreal branch in Saint-Ours, Quebec and manager of South Shore Homes and Land Limited. in MacKayville (Saint-Hubert) for 25 years. He was on the municipal board of the parish of Saint-Antoine de Longueuil from 1923 to 1930. He died in Montreal aged 63 years 8 months, and is buried in the cemetery of Saint Lambert
The first part of his first name is given in various sources as either Dowina or Dorvina.
Another source says that even Dorina, Donina et Domina were sometimes seen, and that his election posters merely said Doctorate.-East. Joyal.
The version given by the National Assembly website is Dowina, which represents a correction by them from Dorvina in earlier versions of their website and in an earlier printed-book version, so perhaps this is the most reliable.
He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Chambly from 1939 to 1948.