William J. "Bill" Woodroffe (May 13, 1933 – September 26, 2003) was a political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Saint John East in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1967 to 1978 as a Progressive Conservative member.
William J. Woodroffe | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick | |
| In office 1973–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence Garvie |
| Succeeded by | Robert McCready |
| MLA for Saint John-Fundy | |
| In office 1967–1978 | |
| Succeeded by | Bev Harrison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1933 Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Died | September 26, 2003 (aged 70) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Doreen S. Mills |
| Residence | Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Occupation | Insurance Adjustor |
He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, the son of Raymond Henry Woodroffe and Lilia Helen Sewell. In 1957, he married Doreen S. Mills. He had one son and two daughters. He served as a member of the Saint John City Council. Woodroffe was speaker for the provincial assembly from 1973 to 1978, during the Premiership of PC Richard Hatfield.
References
edit- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1974, PG Normandin
- Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
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