Richard L. Weldon
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Richard L. Weldon | |
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MLA for Dartmouth East | |
In office 1978–1984 | |
Preceded by | new riding |
Succeeded by | Jim Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | December 26, 1932
Died | July 25, 2020 Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada | (aged 87)
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Residence | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Richard Laurence Weldon (December 26, 1932 – July 25, 2020) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Dartmouth East in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1984. He is a member of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party.[1]
Early life
Weldon was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He attended Dalhousie University where he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree, and was a lawyer. He is the grandson of Richard Chapman Weldon, founder and first dean of Dalhousie Law School.[2]
Political career
Weldon has served on Dartmouth City Council, and is a former deputy mayor of the city.[3]
Personal life
He is married to Joan Devanney. Weldon died on July 25, 2020.[4]
References
- ^ "Electoral History for Dartmouth East" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2014-11-14.
- ^ Dartmouth (N.S.). Alderman Weldon's records Memory NS
- ^ Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 230. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ Richard Laurence "Dick" Weldon