Bernard Newman (politician)
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Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Bernie Newman | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1959–1987 | |
| Preceded by | M.C. Davies |
| Succeeded by | Mike Ray |
| Constituency | Windsor—Walkerville |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1914 Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | November 6, 1995 (aged 81) Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Lee Newman |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Teacher, athletics coach |
Bernard Newman (August 4, 1914 – November 6, 1995) was a Canadian politician in Ontario. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1959 to 1987 who represented the riding of Windsor—Walkerville.
Newman was born in Windsor, Ontario. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Assumption College at the University of Windsor, and began working as a secondary school teacher in 1934. He also reached the rank of Lieutenant in the Canadian Armed Forces. A star athlete in high school, Newman served as national chairman of gymnastics for the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada in 1955-56, and coached the Canadian gymnastic team at the 1956 Olympic Games, the 1958 World Games and the 1959 Pan-American Games. Newman died on November 6, 1995, at the age of 81, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.[1]