Elmer MacFadyen
Encyclopedia
Elmer MacFadyen was a Canadian
politician. He represented Sherwood-Hillsborough in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
from 1996 to 2007 as a Progressive Conservative
member.
MacFadyen was born in Charlottetown
, Prince Edward Island
, the son of Donald MacFadyen. He married Judy McAlduff in 1968. MacFadyen was named government house leader in 1997 and was named Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs in 2002 . He was defeated in the 2007 general election
held in May 2007. MacFadyen suffered a massive heart attack at his home in Charlottetown in August of that year and died in hospital. He was 64 years old. MacFadyen's funeral was held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Presbyterian Church.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
politician. He represented Sherwood-Hillsborough in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....
from 1996 to 2007 as a Progressive Conservative
Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party
The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island is one of two major political parties on Prince Edward Island. It and its rival, the Liberals have alternated in power since responsible government was granted in 1851 and are the only two parties represented in the PEI Legislative...
member.
MacFadyen was born in Charlottetown
Charlottetown
Charlottetown is a Canadian city. It is both the largest city on and the provincial capital of Prince Edward Island, and the county seat of Queens County. Named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III, Charlottetown was first incorporated as a town in 1855 and designated as a city in 1885...
, Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
, the son of Donald MacFadyen. He married Judy McAlduff in 1968. MacFadyen was named government house leader in 1997 and was named Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs in 2002 . He was defeated in the 2007 general election
Prince Edward Island general election, 2007
The 63rd Prince Edward Island general election was held on May 28, 2007. It elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Prince Edward Island, Canada...
held in May 2007. MacFadyen suffered a massive heart attack at his home in Charlottetown in August of that year and died in hospital. He was 64 years old. MacFadyen's funeral was held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Presbyterian Church.