Maisie Clark was born in Port Blandford and taught school in Newfoundland and Labrador and Northern Manitoba. Because her husband served with the Canadian Air Force, she has lived in a number of communities across Canada, the United States and Europe, where she was active with volunteer organizations and local governments. She has been very involved with Girl Guides of Canada, the Lewisporte and Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Lewisporte Area Economic Development Committee. Ms. Clark has served as the mayor of CFB, Gypsonville, Manitoba and has been the mayor of Campbellton since 2001. In 2013, she was named one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Seniors of Distinction.