John Wheelton
John Wheelton | |
|---|---|
| 25th Mayor of Windsor | |
| In office 1965–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Patrick |
| Succeeded by | William Riggs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 27, 1920 Windsor, Ontario |
| Died | July 4, 1976 (aged 56) near Petrolia, Ontario |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Queen's University Osgoode Hall |
Wilfred John Wheelton (April 27, 1920[1] – July 4, 1976) was the 25th mayor of the city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, from 1965 to 1969.[2]
Before becoming mayor, Wheelton was a lawyer.[3] Following his years as mayor, he was an Ontario Provincial Court judge. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed the outdoors. Judge Wheelton, his wife, Margaret, and son, Robert, died in a car accident in 1976 while returning to their home in Windsor from their summer cottage at Invercairn Beach near Sarnia.[4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Canadian Law List". 1959.
- ^ "Previous Mayors". citywindsor.ca. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
- ^ "Most tolerant city". Montreal Gazette. August 21, 1965. p. 50.
- ^ "Local golf notes". The Windsor Star. canada.com. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
- ^ "Judge, family are killed in car crash", The Globe and Mail; Toronto, Ont. [Toronto, Ont]06 July 1976: 8.