Robert Hall (New Brunswick politician)

Robert Arthur Hall (November 30, 1930 – June 7, 2016) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1982 to 1987, as a NDP member for the constituency of Tantramar. He was the first New Democrat to be elected to the legislature.[1]

Robert Hall
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Tantramar
In office
October 12, 1982 – October 13, 1987
Preceded byLloyd Folkins
Succeeded byMarilyn Trenholme
Personal details
Born(1930-11-30)November 30, 1930
Cape Spear, New Brunswick
DiedJune 7, 2016(2016-06-07) (aged 85)
Moncton, New Brunswick
Political partyNew Brunswick New Democratic Party
ProfessionTeacher

He had also served several terms on the village council of Port Elgin, New Brunswick, at one point having served as mayor of that community.[2] Hall died in 2016 at the age of 85.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Normandin, P.G. (1985). "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. Gale Canada. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved 2015-10-26.
  2. ^ a b "Obituary of Robert Arthur "Bob" Hall".