- Older brother of Raymond Massey.
- Scion of the Massey family whose farm implement manufacturing business merged with the Harris company in 1891 to form Massey-Harris. Then in 1953, it merged with the Ferguson company to become Massey-Harris-Ferguson, shortened to Massey-Ferguson in 1957. Massey-Ferguson, now an AGCO (formerly Varity) subsidiary, is the largest selling farm tractor brand in the world. Vincent and Raymond Massey were the last Masseys to have a direct role in the company. Each elected to pursue other careers.
- Was the first Canadian born Governor General of Canada (in office from 1952-1959)
- Was the Canadian High Commissioner in London throughout WWII.
- Uncle of Anna Massey and Daniel Massey.
- Pictured on a 6¢ Canadian commemorative postage stamp in the Governors-General of Canada series, issued 20 February 1969.
- Former brother-in-law of Adrianne Allen.
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