Hector J. Pothier

Canadian politician

Hector Joseph Pothier

MLA for Clare
In office
1963–1967
Preceded by| Pierre E. Belliveau
Succeeded by| Benoit Comeau
Personal details
Born| (1891-09-26)September 26, 1891
Eel Brook, Nova Scotia
Died| January 7, 1977(1977-01-07) (aged 85)
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Political party| Progressive Conservative
Occupation| physician

Hector Joseph Pothier CM (September 26, 1891 – January 7, 1977) was a physician and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Clare in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1963 to 1967 as a Progressive Conservative member.[1]

## Early life and education[edit]

Born in Eel Brook, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, he was the son of Sylvain Pothier and Françoise Bourque. Pothier was educated at Saint Anne's College and Dalhousie Medical School, graduating in 1919.[2][3] A fourth year medical student at the time of the Halifax Explosion, Pothier was called into service to help treat the survivors.[4] Pothier continued his medical studies at Saint Vincent's Hospital in New York City.

## Medical career[edit]

He returned to Nova Scotia after graduation, setting up practice in Weymouth. After retiring from politics, he returned to practice in Beaver River.

## Death[edit]

Pothier died in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on January 7, 1977.[3]

## Posthumous recognition[edit]

A bursary is offered in his name by the Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine to assist a student in need who is interested in practising in a rural community.[5]

## References[edit]

* A Guide to the Dr. Hector Pothier Collection, Dalhousie University Archives

1. ^ "Electoral History for Clare" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2015-06-29.
2. ^ Le Courrier de la Nouvelle Ecosse - January 13, 1977, page one Nova Scotia Archives
3. ^ a b Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 178. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
4. ^ Medical Aid, The CBC Halifax Explosion Site
5. ^ Awards, Dalhousie University

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