Turbide, Irenee

ID
2840
Nationality
Canadian
Occupation
Machinist
Activist
Summary
Attended the Institute des Sourds-Muets in Montreal; a table-tennis player and fanatic for over 50 years. Initial involvement with the Federation of Silent Sports of Canada led to his becoming an organizer and coach for Canadian teams in the World Games for the Deaf and other international deaf sports competition, beginning in 1965. For a living, worked for 28 years as a machinist.
References
Deaf Canadians, p.19-22.
Dates
13 November 1923-