Background
Godfrey, John Morrow was born on June 28, 1912 in Port Credit, Ontario, Canada. Son of Justice John Milton and Lily (Connon) Godfrey.
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Godfrey, John Morrow was born on June 28, 1912 in Port Credit, Ontario, Canada. Son of Justice John Milton and Lily (Connon) Godfrey.
Student Toronto schools, 1922-1929; student, Royal Military College Canada, 1929-1931; Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1939.
Counsel, Fasken Campbell Godfrey, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, since 1945; member, Senate of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, 1973-1987, retired; chairman finance and treasurer committees, Liberal Party of Canada, Ottawa, 1968-1974.
President National Ballet of Canada, Toronto, 1967-1969. Founding director Canada OperaCo., 1949-1953. Served as wing commander Royal Canadian Air Force, 1940-1945.
Married Mary Buwell Ferguson, September 10, 1940. Children: John, Sally Godfrey Forrest, Anne.