Gilles Beaudoin

Gilles Beaudoin (1919–2007) was a Canadian politician and a former Mayor of Trois-Rivières.

Gilles Beaudoin in 1990

Background

He was born on October 12, 1919. He owned and managed a furniture store located on rue Champflour. He was married to Dolorès Blais since 1943 and was the father of five children.[1]

Political career

Beaudoin was elected for the first time as Mayor in 1970. He was re-elected in 1974, 1978, 1982 and 1986. He did not run for re-election in 1990.

Achievements

His accomplishments include:[2]

• the advent of the 1975 Jeux du Québec (Quebec Games) finals;
• the beautification of the port of Trois-Rivières;
• the completion of Hôtel Delta's convention center;
• the construction of the pont Radisson (Radisson Bridge);
• the opening of the Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson concert hall and
• the revitalization of downtown Trois-Rivières.

Retirement from Politics

Beaudoin died on August 22, 2007.[3]

Footnotes

References

1. "Décès de Monsieur Gilles Beaudoin, La Vie Rurale, August 22, 2007". Archived from the original on August 15, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2007.
2. "Parcours de vie de Gilles Beaudoin, Ville de Trois-Rivières, August 22, 2007". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2007.
3. L'ex-maire Gilles Beaudoin s'éteint, Le Nouvelliste, August 23, 2007

Political offices
Preceded by René Matteau	Mayor of Trois-Rivières 1970–1990	Succeeded by Guy Leblanc