About Jean-Marie Dessureault
Lived 1888 – 1970 (aged 81). Jean-Marie Dessureault was a Canadian politician, timber merchant and manufacturer.
Jean-Marie Dessureault (30 December 1888 – 26 August 1970) was a Liberal party member of the Senate of Canada. He was born in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan, Quebec, becoming a lumber merchant and manufacturer.
The son of Aimé Dessureault and Marie-Anne Rousseau, he was educated in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, and established himself in business at Quebec City. In 1913, he married Aurore Vallée. Dessureault served as alderman for the city of Montreal from 1922 to 1926.
He was appointed to the Senate for the Stadacona, Quebec division on 9 June 1945 as nominated by William Lyon Mackenzie King. Dessureault remained in that role until his resignation on 16 August 1970, ten days before his death.
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Canadian politician (1888–1970)
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Jean-Marie Dessureault was born on 30 December 1888 in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan.
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Jean-Marie Dessureault died on 26 August 1970.
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Jean-Marie Dessureault was a politician, timber merchant and manufacturer.
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