Harold Arthur Gaudet was born on July 4th, 1914 in Brandon, Manitoba. However, he spent the majority of his life living on Sydney Street in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Harold received his early education at Queen Square School and then at Prince of Wales college where he obtained a teaching certificate. Shortly after graduation Harold began working with the Canadian National Railway. He spent the majority of his career with the CNR, working from 1937-1960 for a total of 23 years.
Harold also had military experience. He trained and served in prewar years with the Signal Corps 2nd Med Battery and the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. He had an interruption to his employment with the CNR when he served overseas during World War II with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Upon his retirement in 1972 Harold made a point to keep busy. He began writing the 'Town Talk' column for the Prince Edward Island paper 'The Patriot'. He also wrote a book about the history of the Canadian National Railway on Prince Edward Island, interspersed with accounts of his 23 years of employment.
Harold also continued his education well into his adult life. In the late 70s he began working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Prince Edward Island, which he obtained in 1980. He also obtained a New Brunswick Third Class Stationary Engineering license, a Nova Scotia 2nd Class Engineering Operator's license, and a 2nd Class Prince Edward Island Power Engineer's License.
Harold was involved in government work in his later years, serving as the chairman of the educational committee of Charlottetown and Districts Trades and Labour Council. He also sought the position of Commissioner of Sewers and Water Supply in 1983.
Harold died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on September 4th, 2003 at the age of 89. He was the husband of Patricia 'Lady' Gray, the father of 7 children, grandfather of 23 and great grandfather of 12. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 and the Knights of Columbus were on hand to pay respects at his funeral.