Franklin John Trehern Mitchell (December 27, 1925 – September 15, 2021)[1] was a plasterer and political figure in British Columbia.[2] He represented Esquimalt from 1951 to 1953 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member and Esquimalt-Port Renfrew from 1979 to 1986 as a New Democratic Party member in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
Frank Mitchell | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
| In office 1951–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Taschereau Beard |
| Succeeded by | Herbert Joseph Bruch |
| Constituency | Esquimalt |
| In office 1979–1986 | |
| Succeeded by | Moe Sihota |
| Constituency | Esquimalt-Port Renfrew |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Franklin John Trehern Mitchell December 27, 1925 Victoria, British Columbia |
| Died | September 15, 2021 (aged 95) |
| Political party | CCF/NDP |
| Spouse | Kathleen Patricia Doherty |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | police officer |
After completing high school, Mitchell joined the Canadian Merchant Navy. He served in the infantry and paratroop division of the Canadian Army during World War II.[3] He was elected to the provincial assembly in a 1951 by-election held following the death of Charles Taschereau Beard.
Mitchell was reelected in 1952 but then defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1953 and 1975.[4]
In 1956, Mitchell became a police officer with the Esquimalt Police Department.
References
edit- ^ "Former Esquimalt MLA Frank Mitchell dies at 95; his impact seen throughout region".
- ^ "The Canadian Parliamentary Guide". 1980.
- ^ Webster, Daisy (1970). Growth of the N.D.P. in B.C., 1900-1970: 81 political biographies.
- ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
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