About Melvin Woodward
Lived 1933 – 2015 (aged 81). Melvin Woodward was a Canadian politician.
Melvin Woodward (August 23, 1933 – March 16, 2015) was an entrepreneur and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Labrador North in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1971 to 1975. Founder of the Woodward Group of Companies, he was considered one of Labrador's most successful businessmen.
Woodward was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1971 and 1972. He served briefly in the Newfoundland cabinet as Minister of Labrador Affairs. He was defeated in bids for reelection in 1975 and 1979.
He died at home in Happy Valley-Goose Bay at the age of 81.
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Canadian politician
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Melvin Woodward was born on 23 August 1933.
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Melvin Woodward died on 16 March 2015.
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