Robert William Speck[2] (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.[1] Speck died while in office and Reeve Chic Murray was appointed by the town's council to take his place.[3]
Robert Speck | |
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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 | Thomas Jackson |
Succeeded by | Chic Murray |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert William Speck April 16, 1915 Toronto Township, Ontario |
Died | April 5, 1972 Mississauga, Ontario | (aged 56)
Spouse | Enid Elizabeth Pattison |
Children | 3 |
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Speck is buried at Springcreek Cemetery in Clarkson.[4] Robert Speck Parkway, a short road in central Mississauga leading to Square One Shopping Centre, is named in his honour.[5]