Ian Strachan (Newfoundland and Labrador politician)
Ian Strachan | |
|---|---|
| MHA for Eagle River | |
| In office 1975–1979 | |
| Succeeded by | Eugene Hiscock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1940 Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Died | 5 March 2024 (aged 83) |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Spouse |
Merrill Corbin (m. 1975) |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | food technologist |
Ian Strachan (1 November 1940 – 5 March 2024) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Eagle River in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1975 to 1979. He was a member of the Liberal Party.[1] He was born at Aberdeen, Scotland.[2]
Strachan previously worked as a Community Development Worker for Memorial University of Newfoundland Extension Services in Nain.[3] He subsequently served as independent facilitator chair of the Combined Councils of Labrador.[4]
Strachan married Merrill Gay Louise Corbin in 1975.[2] He has a daughter, Ella Edith Wallace, who serves as deputy mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.[2][5] As well as 3 other daughters Iona, Kate and Isla. He died in March 2024, at the age of 83.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador
- ^ a b c "The Canadian parliamentary guide". google.ca. 1978. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ "A Revolution (Briefly) Embodied". Luma Quarterly. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "Executive : Combined Councils of Labrador". www.combinedcouncils.ca. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Former MHA Ian Strachan Passes Away". NTV. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
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