About Richard L. Weldon
Lived 1932 – 2020 (aged 87). Richard L. Weldon was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
Richard Laurence Weldon (December 26, 1932 – July 25, 2020) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Dartmouth East in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1984. He is a member of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party.
Early life Weldon was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He attended Dalhousie University where he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree, and was a lawyer. He is the grandson of Richard Chapman Weldon, founder and first dean of Dalhousie Law School.
Political career Weldon has served on Dartmouth City Council, and is a former deputy mayor of the city.
Personal life He is married to Joan Devanney. Weldon died on July 25, 2020.
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Who was Richard L. Weldon?
Canadian former politician (1932-2020)
When was Richard L. Weldon born?
Richard L. Weldon was born on 26 December 1932 in Halifax.
When did Richard L. Weldon die?
Richard L. Weldon died on 25 July 2020 in Middleton, Nova Scotia.
What was Richard L. Weldon's occupation?
Richard L. Weldon was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Richard L. Weldon?
Richard L. Weldon was Canadian.
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