I am a native of the Miramichi area(Escuminac), the daughter of Tom and Carmel (Jimmo) O’Neill. Our family moved to the former town of Chatham in 1961, where I attended St. Michael’s Academy, graduating in 1967.
Following graduation, I attended Teachers’ College in Fredericton. I began teaching in 1970, and did so in my native village of Escuminac.
In 1972 I was transferred to Nelson-Miramichi followed by another transfer the next year to Chatham Head. There I remained for 15 years, teaching in the “little white school”. When this school closed officially in 1988, I was transferred to Ian Baillie Primary where I remained until retiring in 2003.
I re-entered the teaching profession a year later at Burnt Church, where I’m presently employed. I am currently on a leave-of-absence in order to run as a candidate in Miramichi.
Tilly O'Neill-Gordon
I have held many political positions in my community/province: president of Miramichi Bay PC Association, President of Miramichi Bay Du Vin PC Association, President of the Federal PC Association for Miramichi and Vice-president of NB PC Womens’ Association.