Wilfred B. MacDonald[1] (May 2, 1917 – April 4, 1992) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 5th Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1979 to 1986 as a Progressive Conservative.
He was born in Vernon River, Prince Edward Island, the son of Benjamin R. MacDonald and Mary A. Johnson, and was educated there. MacDonald served overseas during World War II and settled in Parkdale on his return. In 1946, he married Stella Horgan. He also worked in construction and was a retail store manager. MacDonald served ten years as a school trustee in Parkdale. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1986. He served as Conservative whip in the assembly. MacDonald died at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax at the age of 74.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Prince Edward Island for the Provincial General Election of 27 September 1982" (PDF). 1982-09-27. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ McDonell, James K.; Campbell, Robert Bennett (1997). Lords of the North. General Store Publishing House. ISBN 978-1-896182-71-1.
- ^ Weeks, Blair (2002). Minding the House: A Biographical Guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs. Acorn Press. pp. 115–116. ISBN 1-894838-01-7.
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