About Bo Westlake
Lived 1927 – 2019 (aged 91). Bo Westlake was a Canadian rower.
Henry Mounfield "Bo" Westlake (25 May 1927 – 13 January 2019) was a Canadian rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Biography Henry Westlake had spent part of his childhood in Parkdale, Toronto. He was an oarsman at the Argonaut Rowing Club.
Westlake captained the 1952 Canadian Olympic heavyweight 8-oared crew in Helsinki, Finland.
He retired as a Marine Manager with Imperial Oil.
Westlake was married to Marlene (nee Martin) for 67 years. They had children named Dale (Paul) Melanson, Laurel Christie, and Scott (Linda) Westlake.
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Who was Bo Westlake?
Canadian rower (1927-2019)
When was Bo Westlake born?
Bo Westlake was born on 25 May 1927.
When did Bo Westlake die?
Bo Westlake died on 13 January 2019.
What was Bo Westlake's occupation?
Bo Westlake was a rower.
What nationality was Bo Westlake?
Bo Westlake was Canadian.
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