George Peck (Ontario politician)
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George Peck | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1963–1967 | |
| Preceded by | New riding |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Renwick |
| Constituency | Scarborough Centre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1917 |
| Died | January 1, 1993 (aged 75) |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Occupation | Jeweller |
George Henry Peck (November 16, 1917 – January 1, 1994) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1967 who represented the riding of Scarborough Centre.
Peck was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of George Henry Peck (1887–1978) and Agnes Crabb (1883–1950). Prior to his election to the provincial legislature, Peck was a trustee and the first Chair of the Scarborough Board of Education. In recognition of his public service, George Peck Public School in Scarborough was named after him.[1]
During the Second World War George Peck was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and served overseas in active duty.
Peck was a jeweller, by profession. He died in Peterborough, Ontario, on January 1, 1993, and is buried in the cemetery in Fenelon Falls, Ontario.