THE COMMITTEE
| Commitee | Chairperson | Committee Members |
| Executive Committee | Scott MacLeod |
Sue Lasher |
| Convention | All | |
| Education | Faye Doucette |
Caroline Yewchin - at large |
| Government Relations | Phil Fredette |
Owen McKenzie |
| Health | Norma Boudreau |
Sue Lasher |
| Communications | Phil Fredette |
Michael Hedden
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| Strategic Development | Sue Lasher |
Scott MacLeod |
| Coalition | Robin Heppell | Ric Hamre |
 | Scott MacLeod, CFSP, President Email: yorkfuneralhome@yorkfh.com Office Phone: (506) 458-9538 Fax: (506) 452-8805 Representing: New Brunswick Scott and his brother Jim, are the owners and managers of York Funeral Home, which has been an important part of the Fredericton North community since its establishment in 1979. Following in our father's footsteps, Following graduation from Fredericton High School in 1982, Scott began his training and apprenticeship as a funeral director, and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 1985. He is currently an active participant in the industry in his role as board member on the New Brunswick Funeral Directors and Embalmers Board. Scott was further honored in 2005 by his peers on the New Brunswick Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association, by being nominated to represent New Brunswick on The Funeral Service Association of Canada. He was appointed in 2006 to chair the national Education Committee. On a personal level, Scott's strength and support come from his 5 children: Harmony, Doug, Nick, Kayla and Tommy. In his leisure time (when that's possible!), he enjoys his commitment to coaching the St. Thomas University Men's Basketball Team. |
 | W. Kent Milroy, CFSP, Past President Email: kentmilroy@brucetelecom.com Office Phone: (519) 832-2222 Fax: (519) 832-9278 Representing: Ontario A 1966 graduate of the Funeral Service Program at the Banting Institute, University of Toronto, Kent has spent his entire career as a funeral director. A native of Toronto, Kent, along with his wife Charlanne who is also a licensed funeral director, has owned and operated funeral homes in Port Elgin and Paisley, Ontario for the past thirty-six years. Active in his community, he also spends much time on professional matters. Currently Chair of the Funeral Service Advisory Committee at Humber College in Toronto, Kent has a passion for professional educational matters. He is a Past-President of the Ontario Funeral Service Association, a Board-certified preceptor, and a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner "CFSP" with the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. An active and long-time Rotarian, Kent is proud to have been twice awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary International's highest honour. |
 | Sue Lasher, CFSP, Vice President Email: susan.lasher@dignitymemorial.com Office Phone: (403) 297-0888 Fax: (403) 277-4177 Representing: Alberta Sue began her career in Funeral Service in 1986 with Foster's Garden Chapel in Calgary, Alberta. Her first role was in administration and she soon realized that she wanted to further serve those in need. She commenced her apprenticeship in 1988 and graduated in 1990 as a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer from the Humber College Program sponsored by the Alberta Funeral Service Association. Sue's passion for the development and promotion of the Funeral profession has taken her in many directions including corporate training and believes strongly in mentoring future Funeral Directors. As well as managing Foster's Garden Chapel, Sue is the Chair of the Advistory Committee for the Mount Royal Funeral Director and Embalmer Program and is the Alberta Representative for the Funeral Service Association of Canada. She is the Chair of the Strategic Develoment and membership Committee and sits on the Education Committee as well. She has a daughter Melissa, son-in-law Bryan and is the extremely proud Nana to Katie and Laura, who are now her heart and soul. Outside of the profession Sue spends her free time running the pathways of Calgary and enjoys the outdoors in many capacities. |
 | Faye Doucette, CFSP, Secretary/Treasurer Email: belvederefh@eastlink.ca Office Phone: (902) 628-1881 Fax: (902) 892-9048 Representing: Prince Edward Island Faye, a founding partner of Belvedere Funeral Home, is Secretary-Treasurer of Belvedere Funeral Home and has been involved in funeral service since 1993. She obtained a teaching certificate from Prince of Wales College in 1965 and taught high school mathematics at O'Leary High School and Colonel Gray Senior High School. She went on to complete her B.A. and B.Ed at UPEI. Faye graduated from Mount Royal College in Calgary with a Certificate in Funeral Directing and Embalming with Honors, and became a Licenced Embalmer and Funeral Director in 2000. She presently serves as President of the Prince Edward Island Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association, and as Director of the Atlantic Provinces Funeral Directors and Service Convention (of which she has served as General Chair Person). Faye represents Prince Edward Island on the Funeral Service Association of Canada. She is a Certified Crematory Operator. Faye's husband Eric predeceased her in 1998. She lives in Sherwood and has four daughters and seven grandchildren. Faye is a charter member of the Rotary Club of Stratford, enjoys reading and being with people. She is an active member of St. Pius X Church. |
 | Norma Boudreau, CFSP, Past President Email: c.h.boudreau@ns.aliantzinc.ca Office Phone: (902) 226-3300 Fax: (902) 226-1788 Representing: Nova Scotia Originally from Everett, Mass, Norma moved to Arichat in 1971 and obtained her Funeral Director and Embalmers License in 1980. She was the first female President of the Nova Scotia Licensed Embalmers & Funeral Directors Association from 1997 to 1998 and on site coordinator for the Swiss Air Flight 111 Committal Service on August 31, 1999. Norma continues to be the Secretary/Treasurer of the Funeral Service Association of Nova Scotia and is the first female Nova Scotia Representative appointed to FSAC. |
 | Richard Hebert, Director Email: r.hebert@bellnet.ca Office Phone: (418) 276-1411 Fax: (418) 276-2057 Representing: Quebec Following graduation in 1978 from the Institut de Thanatologuie du Quebec, Richard joined the family owned funeral home, Hebert et fils in Dolbeau-Mistassini, Lac St-Jean, province of Quebec. Richard also obtained a first degree diploma from the University of Quebec in Montreal in 1985, before becoming the manager of the funeral home in 1988. Since then, along with his father, brother and employees, he has purchased two other funeral homes in Lac St-Jean. Richard is an active participant in the evolution of our industry. He has been a board member of the Corporation des thanatologues du Quebec since 1989 and was its president between 2004 and 2007. He was chosen by his peers to represent Quebec funeral directors on the FSAC Board in May 2009. Since April 2008, Richard has also been a town councillor in his community. He is married to the lovely Andreanne Theriault since 1998 and father of 10 year old Eva. We apologize that our website does not accept french accents however we feel that you will be able to appreciate the text below. Richard a gradue de l'Institut de thanatologie du Quebec en 1978. Il joint alors l'entreprise familiale, Hebert et fils de Dolbeau-Mistassini, Lac St-Jean, Quebec. Il complete de plus un baccalaureat en animation et recherche cultruelle a l'Universite du Quebec a Montreal en 1985. Richard deviant directeur general de l-entreprise en 1988 et procede l'acquisition de la maison Dion et de la maison Desbiens. Representant elu de sa region au conseil d'administration de la Corporation des thanatologues du Quebec depuis 20 ans, il en a preside les destinees entre 2004 et 2007. Marie depuis 1988 a la charmant Andreanne Theriault, it est le pere de Eva, 10 ans. Conseiller municipal depuis un an, Richard est un homme aux multiples interets et talents, representant maintenant le Quebec a al FSAC. Nous sommes desoles mais notre site web ne supporte pas les accents de la lange francaise mais nous pensons que vous apprecierex tout de meme le texte. Merci de votre comprehension. |
 | Phil Fredette, CFSP, Director Email: pfredette@arbormemorial.com Office Phone: (306) 764-2727 Fax: (306) 763-2739 Representing: Saskatchewan Originally hired by Park Memorial in Edmonton Phil received his embalmers license in 1982. He then moved to Bonnyville to work at Thackeray's and then in Prince Albert he worked at River Park Memorial Chapel. In 1987 he was tranferred to Valley View Funeral Home in Surrey, BC where he worked until 1990. Now as an employee of Arbor Memorial he was promoted to Assistant Manager of Sands Funeral Chapel in Victoria, BC. Phil was then promoted to be Manager of River Park Memorial Chapel and was transferred back to beautiful Prince Albert where he has lived ever since. In the past two years he has been the President of the Saskatchewan Board of Funeral Homes Inc. and has been involved with other board members in the recent negotiations for the increase in the Provincial Coroners rates and the increase in the fees for Social Services. In 2009 he was was elected to Council of the Funeral and Cremation Services Council of Saskatchewan. Phil is married to Tara and they have three beautiful daughters; Chelsey 23, Janelle 19 and Ashleigh 18. |
 | Michael Hedden, Director Email: michael.hedden@sci-us.com Office Phone: (604) 299-7720 Fax: (604) 299-6473 Representing: British Columbia Michael entered funeral service in 1990 and worked faithfully with the Armstrong family for nine years. In 1999 he accepted a position with Valley View Funeral Home, in Surrey, BC and excelled under Arbor’s mentorship. In 2002, Michael accepted the Assistant Manager position with Forest Lawn Funeral Home (SCIC) in Burnaby, BC. Michael has served for six years on the Funeral Service Association of British Columbia representing SCIC and the provincial membership. He has volunteer countless hours redeveloping the province’s Apprenticeship program and received the Remco Distinguished Service Award, as nominated by his peers, in 2009. In his current position Michael is the General Manager of Forest Lawn and Ocean View Funeral Homes and West Coast Crematorium. |
 | Kevin Pritchett, Director Email: kevin.pritchett@nf.aibn.com Office Phone: (709) 674-4686 Fax: (709) 674-5164 Representing: Newfoundland / Labrador Attended Memorial University of Newfoundland; graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. Worked with Treasury Board – Provincial Government 1975 / 1976 – in the speciality of Job Classification and Pay. Left government employ in 1976 to return home to help run the family business. Obtained Funeral Directors License in 1978, Embalmers License in 1982. Chaired Local School Committee for 2 years. Served as Musical Director (Bandmaster Certificate) for local church for 15 years. Obtained Bandmaster’s Certificate in Brass Banding from Salvation Army. Served on the Funeral Directors Association Executive for 18 years. From Director to President – 4 years as President. Chaired the committee which initiated “Pre-Arranged Funeral Legislation” for the Province. General Chairman of Atlantic Funeral Directors Convention two years. During this time the Atlantic Funeral Directors produced book of remembrance for All Atlantic Canada Funeral Homes Enjoys boating, snowmobiling, RV’ing, piano and bass guitar, photography and travel with his wife Barbara. |
 | Owen McKenzie, Director, Manitoba Email: owen.k.mckenzie@gmail.com Representing: Manitoba |