Robert Speck (politician)
Robert William Speck[2] (April 16, 1915 – April 5, 1972) was a Canadian politician who was the first Mayor of the Town of Mississauga, and the town's only elected mayor.[1] Speck died while in office and Reeve Chic Murray was appointed by the town's council to take his place.[3]
Robert Speck | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Mississauga | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Chic Murray (interim) |
| Reeve of Toronto Township | |
| In office 1960–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Chic Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert William Speck April 16, 1915 Toronto Township, Ontario |
| Died | April 5, 1972 (aged 56) Mississauga, Ontario |
| Spouse(s) | Enid Elizabeth Pattison |
| Children | 3 |
| [1] | |
Speck is buried at Springcreek Cemetery in Clarkson.[4] Robert Speck Parkway, a short road in central Mississauga leading to Square One Shopping Centre, is named in his honour.[5]
References
- "Speck, Robert". Heritage Profiles. Heritage Mississauga. 2009. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- "Reeves and Mayors". Heritage Mississauga. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- "Mayor of Prince Albert resigns, cites lack of support in council". The Globe and Mail. April 13, 1972. p. 8.
- "Robert W. Speck (1915 - 1972)". Find a Grave. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- Lange, Astrid. "Robert Speck Parkway named for after community-minded mayor: Street names". Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
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