Neil Leverne Olde

Neil Leverne Olde (June 3, 1904 – February 12, 1969) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1969 representing the riding of Middlesex South in southwestern Ontario.

Neil Leverne Olde
Ontario MPP
In office
1963–1969
Preceded byHarry Marshall Allen
Succeeded byKenneth Bolton
ConstituencyMiddlesex South
Personal details
Born(1904-06-03)June 3, 1904
Metcalfe, Middlesex County, Ontario
DiedFebruary 12, 1969(1969-02-12) (aged 64)
London, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)Margaret Coombs
OccupationBusinessowner

Background

Olde was born in Metcalf, Middlesex County, Ontario, to Charles Olde and Minnie Galbraith. He was president of Melbourne Packing Co. Ltd.[1] In 1926, he married Margaret Eleanor Coombs.[2]

Politics

He was a school trustee, councillor, and reeve in Caradoc Township.[1]

He was elected in the general election in 1963 defeating his Liberal rival Ronald MacFie by more than 6,000 votes.[3] He was re-elected in 1967.[4] During his time in office, he served as a backbench supporter of the John Robarts government. He died in office during a lung operation which was necessitated due to previous treatment for cancer.[1]

References
  1. "Neil Olde: Backbencher was chairman of committee". The Globe and Mail. February 13, 1969. p. 5.
  2. "St. Thomas Times-Journal". August 17, 1926. Archived from the original on February 29, 2012.
  3. Canadian Press (September 26, 1963). "78 in Tory Blue Wave -- 23 Is All Grits Saved". The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. 25. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  4. Canadian Press (October 18, 1967). "Tories win, but..." The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. B2. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
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