Glenn Cooke, Chief Executive Officer of Cooke Inc., has issued a statement following the death of Susan Farquharson, the former Executive Director of the Atlantic Canadian Fish Farmers Association (ACFFA). Farquharson was recognized for her contributions to the aquaculture industry and her leadership in southwestern New Brunswick.
Cooke highlighted Farquharson’s impact on the sector, noting her nine years leading ACFFA. During this period, she played a key role in modernizing regulations and expanding the aquaculture industry in Atlantic Canada, which now provides employment for more than 8,000 people in the region. She also advocated for advancements in aquaculture science and technology aimed at supporting wild Atlantic salmon populations. Her efforts extended beyond regional boundaries as she promoted sustainable practices within the industry.
Farquharson also served as Deputy Mayor of the Rural Community of Fundy Shores, where she worked on behalf of coastal residents.
In his statement, Cooke said: “On behalf of my family and the employees of Cooke Inc., we express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Susan Farquharson, former Executive Director of the Atlantic Canadian Fish Farmers Association (ACFFA) and a community champion in southwestern New Brunswick.”
He continued: “Sue will be fondly remembered as a dedicated and energetic leader. In her nine years at the helm of ACFFA she was instrumental in the regulatory modernization and growth of the aquaculture sector, which now supports over 8,000 jobs in the region. Sue was passionate about using aquaculture science and technology to help recover wild Atlantic salmon populations and was known far beyond Atlantic Canada as a driving force in the development of sustainable aquaculture to help feed the world. As the Deputy Mayor of the Rural Community of Fundy Shores, she lent her leadership to advocating for her coastal community.”
Cooke also noted personal connections within his company: “Not only was Sue a friend to me and to many in our company, she was also the sister of our Cooke team members and our colleagues, Andy and Ian. Sue will be missed tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ian, Andy, her husband Greg, and the rest of her family.”
Further details about Susan Farquharson’s life can be found at https://www.stgeorgefh.ca/obituaries/188432.