George Dewar
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Lloyd George Dewar, CM
, O.PEI
(October 15, 1915 – November 2003) was a Canadian
physician and politician.
Born in New Perth, Prince Edward Island
, the son of John A. Dewar and Laura MacPhee, he studied at Prince of Wales College
and graduated with an M.D.
from Dalhousie University
in 1943. During World War II
, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Medical Corps. After the war, Dewar practiced in Bedeque
and O'Leary
. He married Greta Jean Price.
Dewar was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
as a PC
candidate representing district of 2nd Prince
in the 1955 elections
, going on to represent the riding for 21 years. He served as Minister of Education from 1959 to 1966 and Provincial Secretary from 1964 to 1966. Dewar ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1984. He also served as chairman of the O'Leary Museum and Library Association, later the Prince Edward Island Potato Museum.
In 1993, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada
and was awarded the Order of Prince Edward Island
in 1996.
In 1993, his autobiography, A Prescription For A Full Life was published.
He is buried at the Brudenell Protestant Cemetery in Prince Edward Island.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
, O.PEI
Order of Prince Edward Island
The Order of Prince Edward Island is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Instituted in 1996 by Lieutenant Governor Gilbert Clements, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier Catherine Callbeck, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is...
(October 15, 1915 – November 2003) was a Canadian
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...
physician and politician.
Born in New Perth, 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 John A. Dewar and Laura MacPhee, he studied at Prince of Wales College
Prince of Wales College
Prince of Wales College is a former university college, which was located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. PWC merged with St. Dunstan's University in 1969 to form the University of Prince Edward Island....
and graduated with an M.D.
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
from Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is a public research university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university comprises eleven faculties including Schulich School of Law and Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. It also includes the faculties of architecture, planning and engineering located at...
in 1943. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Medical Corps. After the war, Dewar practiced in Bedeque
Bedeque, Prince Edward Island
Bedeque is a settlement in Prince Edward Island.Bedeque: Yogurt has a better act of culture than this place.Bedeque is to boring as Ben is to lactose...
and O'Leary
O'Leary, Prince Edward Island
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. He married Greta Jean Price.
Dewar was first elected to 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....
as a PC
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...
candidate representing district of 2nd Prince
2nd Prince
2nd Prince was an electoral district in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, which elected two members to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1993....
in the 1955 elections
Prince Edward Island general election, 1955
The Prince Edward Island general election, 1955 was held in the Canadian Province of Prince Edward Island...
, going on to represent the riding for 21 years. He served as Minister of Education from 1959 to 1966 and Provincial Secretary from 1964 to 1966. Dewar ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1984. He also served as chairman of the O'Leary Museum and Library Association, later the Prince Edward Island Potato Museum.
In 1993, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
and was awarded the Order of Prince Edward Island
Order of Prince Edward Island
The Order of Prince Edward Island is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Instituted in 1996 by Lieutenant Governor Gilbert Clements, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier Catherine Callbeck, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is...
in 1996.
In 1993, his autobiography, A Prescription For A Full Life was published.
He is buried at the Brudenell Protestant Cemetery in Prince Edward Island.