The Honourable Barbara Oliver Hagerman OPEI BA |
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27th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island | |
In office July 31, 2006 – August 15, 2011 |
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Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor General |
Michaëlle Jean David Johnston |
Premier |
Pat Binns Robert Ghiz |
Preceded by | Léonce Bernard |
Succeeded by | H. Frank Lewis |
Personal details | |
Born |
Barbara Ann Oliver February 9, 1943 Hartland, New Brunswick |
Died | October 6, 2016 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
(aged 73)
Spouse(s) | Nelson Hagerman |
Alma mater | Mount Allison University |
Profession | Choral performer, music teacher |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Barbara Anne Hagerman, OPEI (née Oliver; February 9, 1943 – October 6, 2016) was a Canadian music teacher and performer and was the 27th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. She was the second woman in the province's history to have held this position.
Born in Hartland, New Brunswick in 1943,
She earned a degree from Mount Allison University specializing in voice and organ, and began her career in music in Charlottetown and Summerside, Charlottetown being her current place of residence. She had a very distinguished performance career on the island as a vocal soloist with the P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra. For seventeen years she was the conductor of the Summerside Community Choir which performed throughout the Maritimes and even at Carnegie Hall under her leadership.
She was married to Nelson Hagerman, and together they had two children, Kurt Hagerman (Rupal), Brynne Hagerman and three grandchildren, Asha Hagerman, Kyle Hagerman and Abigail Trites. Her husband was also the chief organizer for Belinda Stronach in the 2003 Conservative Party leadership race. Prior to her appointment, she did not have any experience in law or politics.
Her appointment to represent Queen Elizabeth II on Prince Edward Island as Lieutenant-Governor was confirmed by the office of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on July 12, 2006. Hagerman was installed as Lieutenant-Governor on July 31, 2006. Her duties as Lieutenant Governor were briefly performed by John A. McQuaid from March 12–13, 2008 as the Administrator of Prince Edward Island).