John Edwin Britton (August 6, 1924 – October 16, 2020) was a Canadian businessman and politician in Saskatchewan. He represented Wilkie from 1986 to 1995 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Progressive Conservative.

John Edwin Britton
MLA for Wilkie
In office
1986–1995
Preceded byJim Garner
Succeeded byriding dissolved
Personal details
Born(1924-08-06)August 6, 1924
Unity, Saskatchewan, Canada
DiedOctober 16, 2020(2020-10-16) (aged 96)
Unity, Saskatchewan, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan

He was born in Unity, Saskatchewan in August 1924, the son of Thomas Martin Britton.[1] In 1944, Britton married Amy Isabelle McLaren.[1] Before entering provincial politics, he was a bulk fuel oil dealer.[2]

Britton died in October 2020 at the age of 96.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Flanagan, Kathryn M; Miller, Katherine J (Spring 1991). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. ^ "Liberal says party not in bidding war". The Phoenix. Saskatoon. October 3, 1986. p. 21. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
  3. ^ JOHN EDWIN BRITTON obituary