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.
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 Metcalfe, Middlesex County, Ontario |
| Died | February 12, 1969 (aged 64) London, Ontario |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Margaret Coombs |
| Occupation | Businessowner |
Background edit
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
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]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Neil Olde: Backbencher was chairman of committee". The Globe and Mail. February 13, 1969. p. 5.
- ^ "St. Thomas Times-Journal". August 17, 1926. Archived from the original on February 29, 2012.
- ^ Canadian Press (September 26, 1963). "78 in Tory Blue Wave -- 23 Is All Grits Saved". The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. 25. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
- ^ Canadian Press (October 18, 1967). "Tories win, but..." The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. B2. Retrieved 2014-03-30.