Raymond Savard

Pierre Raymond Savard (29 June 1927 – 20 July 2021) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. His career included various business interests including merchandising, administration and store ownership. Savard entered national politics at Quebec's Verdun electoral district following a by-election victory on 24 May 1977. He was re-elected in the 1979 and 1980 federal elections, but defeated in 1984 by Gilbert Chartrand of the Progressive Conservative party. He served in the latter stages of the 30th Canadian Parliament, and for full terms in the 31st and 32nd Canadian Parliaments.[1] He later served as the mayor of Verdun, Quebec from 1985 to 1993.[2] Savard died on 20 July 2021 at the age of 94.[3][4]

Raymond Savard
Member of Parliament
for Verdun
In office
May 1977 – November 1984
Preceded byBryce Mackasey
Succeeded byGilbert Chartrand
Mayor of Verdun, Quebec
In office
1985–1993
Preceded byLucien Caron
Succeeded byGeorges Bossé
Personal details
Born
Pierre Raymond Savard

(1927-06-29)29 June 1927
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died20 July 2021(2021-07-20) (aged 94)
Verdun, Quebec, Canada
Political partyLiberal Party of Canada
Professionbusinessperson

References
  1. Auger, Michel C. (19 February 1980). "Savard takes 3rd straight win". Montreal Gazette. p. 12.
  2. Mennie, James (8 November 1993). "Incumbent mayor routed in Verdun by Bossé". Montreal Gazette. p. 3.
  3. Raymond Savard's obituary
  4. Raymond Savard


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