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Frank Maraj
Frank was born to Bissondaye and Boodram Maharaj of Tunapuna, Trinidad, in November 1940. Apprenticed to a local mechanic before completing elementary school, Frank’s secret dream of attending high...view moreFrank was born to Bissondaye and Boodram Maharaj of Tunapuna, Trinidad, in November 1940. Apprenticed to a local mechanic before completing elementary school, Frank’s secret dream of attending high school was seemingly crushed. Overcoming many obstacles, he attended Saint Charles Boy's High School. Upon graduating, he taught at Saint Charles. His starting salary was $15.00 a month. Frank joined the Civil Service briefly, went to England, and returned to Trinidad to teach at Saint Charles Girl's High School until 1967 when he came to Canada to attend Lakehead University. There, he met his wife of forty-three years, Diana. Over five years, he earned with honors his bachelor of arts, bachelor of education, and master’s degree. Frank and Diana have three children and two grandchildren. Frank dedicated thirty-three years to teaching. After retiring in 2005, he continues to share his stories. Frank and Diana currently live in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada.view less