Robert Speck (politician)
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Robert Speck | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Mississauga | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Chic Murray (interim) |
| Reeve of Toronto Township | |
| In office 1960–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Fix[1] |
| Succeeded by | Chic Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert William Speck April 16, 1915 Toronto Township, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | April 5, 1972 (aged 56) Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse | Enid Elizabeth Pattison |
| Children | 3 |
| [2] | |
Robert William Speck[3] (April 16, 1915 – April 5, 1972) was a Canadian politician who was the first Mayor of the Town of Mississauga, and the town's only elected mayor.[2] Speck died while in office and Reeve Chic Murray was appointed by the town's council to take his place.[4]
Robert Speck Parkway, a short road in central Mississauga leading to Square One Shopping Centre, is named in his honour.[5]
