Gordon Elsworth Smith

Gordon Elsworth Smith (November 5, 1918 – June 9, 2005) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1967 to 1981 who represented the central Ontario riding of Simcoe East.

Gordon Smith
Ontario MPP
In office
1967–1981
Preceded byLloyd Letherby
Succeeded byAl McLean
ConstituencySimcoe East
Personal details
Born(1918-11-05)November 5, 1918
South River, Ontario
DiedJune 9, 2005(2005-06-09) (aged 86)
Orillia, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)Jean Studiman
Children3

Background

Smith was an active member of the Masonic Lodge from 1947, serving as District Deputy Grand Master, at Twin Lakes Lodge, Orillia, in 1966.[1]

Politics

After winning the elections in 1967, 1971, 1975, and 1977, he served in the 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st Legislative Assemblies in Ontario. He retired from politics in 1981.

References

  1. "Proceedings, Grand Lodge of the A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the province of Ontario, 2005"|Obituary notice in the Annual Newsletter of the Masonic Order in Ontario
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