Joey Smallwood
Former Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Joseph Roberts Smallwood PC CC was a Newfoundlander and Canadian politician. He was the main force who brought the Dominion of Newfoundland into Canadian Confederation in 1949, becoming the first premier of Newfoundland, serving until 1972. Wikipedia
Born: December 24, 1900, Gambo, Canada
Died: December 17, 1991 (age 90 years), St. John's, Canada
Children: William R. Smallwood, Clara Smallwood Russell, and Ramsey Smallwood
Spouse: Clara Oates (m. 1925–1991)
Grandchild: Roy Whiteway Smallwood