Edward Russell Lockyer (25 December 1899 – 5 October 1958) was a Canadian businessman and politician. Lockyer served as a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada.
Edward Russell Lockyer | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Trinity | |
| In office March 1958 – October 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley Haidasz |
| Succeeded by | Paul Hellyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 December 1899 Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | 5 October 1958 (aged 58) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Elsie Fausett[1] |
| Profession | Fuel dealer |
Life and career
editLockyer was born in rural Manitoulin Island, Ontario.
In 1918, he moved to Toronto and entered the clothing business, but switched industries by 1929, creating a fuel company. He eventually became president of Northern Fuel and Automatic Heating Ltd.
He also joined the Bedford Masonic Lodge.[1]
Lockyer was elected at the Trinity riding in the March 1958 general election and served for only several months in the 24th Canadian Parliament before he died in Toronto in October 1958, having been stricken with heart disease while viewing a telecast of the fourth game of the 1958 World Series.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Edward R. Lockyer / New MP for Trinity Also School Trustee". The Globe and Mail. 6 October 1958. p. 5.
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