Neil Leverne Olde
Neil Leverne Olde | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1963–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Marshall Allen |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Bolton |
| Constituency | Middlesex South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1904 |
| Died | February 12, 1969 (aged 64) |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Margaret Coombs |
| Occupation | Businessowner |
Neil Leverne Olde (June 3, 1904 – February 12, 1969) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1969 representing the riding of Middlesex South in southwestern Ontario.
Background
[edit | edit source]Olde was born in Metcalf, Middlesex County, Ontario, to Charles Olde and Minnie Galbraith. He was president of Melbourne Packing Co. Ltd.[1] In 1926, he married Margaret Eleanor Coombs.[2]
Politics
[edit | edit source]He was a school trustee, councillor, and reeve in Caradoc Township.[1]
He was elected in the general election in 1963 defeating his Liberal rival Ronald MacFie by more than 6,000 votes.[3] He was re-elected in 1967.[4] During his time in office, he served as a backbench supporter of the John Robarts government. He died in office during a lung operation which was necessitated due to previous treatment for cancer.[1]
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External links
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