613032 Frank Zakem was bora in . Paul, Quebec in 1931 and moved with his family to Prince Edward Island in 1956. The family operated a small corner store on Grafton and from 1936 to 1979. He received his education at Queen Square School, Prince of Wales College and St. Dunstan s obtaining his degrees in B. Com , BA., and B. Ed . After working in the family business for several years, he joined Holland College where he served as Principle for twenty- six years. He was seconded for six of those years to work inVarious capacities in Premier Ghiz s office. He served as City Councillor from 1964-1974 and as Mayor of Charlottetown from 1975-77. He and his wife, Janet, live in Charlottetown and they have four children, Steven, Kenneth Bruce and Albert.