Bruce Lonsdale
Bruce Lonsdale (November 10, 1949 – January 22, 1982) was a Canadian politician. He represented the riding of Timiskaming in the House of Commons of Canada from 1980 until his death two years later. He was a member of the Liberal Party.
Bruce Lonsdale | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Timiskaming | |
| In office April 14, 1980 – January 22, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Arnold Peters |
| Succeeded by | John MacDougall |
| Mayor of Cobalt | |
| In office 1977–1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1949 Cobalt, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 22, 1982 (aged 32) Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Children | 3 |
In 1973, Lonsdale was elected to the council of his hometown of Cobalt. He served as mayor from 1977 to 1980, before seeking the Liberal nomination for the federal riding of Timiskaming.[1]
On the evening of January 22, 1982, Lonsdale died in a head-on collision on Highway 17, about 10 kilometers west of North Bay. He was 32 years old.[1]
Lonsdale was married and had three children.[1]
References
- "Liberal MP Lonsdale dies in auto accident". Ottawa Citizen. The Canadian Press. January 25, 1982. p. 5.
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