Willibald Joseph MacDonald (January 27, 1897 – March 17,[citation needed] 1977[1]) was an educator and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He served as the 19th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island from August 1963 to October 1969.
Willibald Joseph MacDonald | |
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19th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island | |
In office August 1, 1963 – October 6, 1969 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governors General | Georges Vanier Roland Michener |
Premier | Walter R. Shaw Alex Campbell |
Preceded by | Frederick Walter Hyndman |
Succeeded by | John George MacKay |
Personal details | |
Born | Souris, Prince Edward Island | January 27, 1897
Died | March 17, 1977citation needed] Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island[citation needed] | (aged 80)[
Nationality | Canadian |
Spouse |
Agnes Smith Flynn (m. 1922) |
Children | Inez, R.N. (Mrs. Justin Kelly), Joan, R.T., (Mrs. Dr. A. Raymond Grant), Dr. Douglas A.C. MacDonald, Stephanie, B.Sc. (Mrs. P.R. MacDonald), Dr. Louis V.A. MacDonald, William MacDonald (deceased) and G. Vernon MacDonald |
Residence | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
Alma mater | Prince of Wales College Saint Dunstan's University |
Occupation | Educator |
Profession | Politician |
He was born in Souris West, the son of Archibald J. MacDonald. MacDonald was educated in Souris, at Prince of Wales College and at Saint Dunstan's University, later becoming a professor at Prince of Wales College. He served overseas during World War I and also served in World War II. MacDonald married Agnes Smith Flynn in 1925.
References
edit- The Honourable Willibald Joseph MacDonald, Lieutenant Governor Gallery, Government of Prince Edward Island
- McDonell, JK; Campbell, RB Lords of the North (1997) ISBN 1-896182-71-2 p. 263