Political Passages
It has always been the custom, at the Legislative Assembly, to pay tribute to former MPP's after their death. Unfortunately, with the hectic pace in the Chamber, and the limited amount of time for debate, those tributes often came well after the passage of the Member. In addition, they were usually held on very short notice, with no time to invite family, friends and former co-workers to the ceremony.
Thanks to a concerted effort by the Speaker, the Clerk and the House Leaders of the three political parties, a formalized structure to recognize the public service of former Members has now been put in place. The Clerk's office, often with the assistance of our Association, contacts family members and arranges tributes which accommodate their schedules, whenever possible. The tributes are then organized at the time of peak attendance of current MPP's, namely immediately preceding Question Period on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Over the past several months, there have been many interesting and moving testimonials offered for deceased members and we have provided links the record, in Hansard, as well as links to any published obituaries we can locate.
Every year, during the Association Annual General Meeting, we hold an "OMEGA Ceremony" and remember the MPP's we have lost in the previous year. It is the least we can do to recognize the extraordinary public service these men and women have offered their communities and the province.
Recent Tributes
Roland "Roy" McMurtry (PC) (1975-1985)
March 18, 2024
Obituary
Daryl Kramp (PC) (2018-2022)
February 8, 2024
Obituary
John Keith "Jack" Riddell (L) (1973-1990)
January 23, 2024
Obituary
Albert "Al" Kolyn (PC) (1981-1985)
January 13, 2024
Obituary
Andrew S. "Andy" Brandt (PC) (1981-1990)
December 22, 2023
Obituary
Edward "Ted" Bounsall (NDP) (1971-1981)
December 8, 2023
Obituary
William "Darcy" McKeough (PC) (1963-1978)
November 29, 2023
Obituary
Monte Kwinter (L) (1985-2018)
July 21, 2023
Obituary
Mr. Charlie Tatham (LIB) (1987-1990)
September 13, 2016 (planned)
Obituary
Mr. Cliff Pilkey (NDP)
June 8, 2016 (planned)
Obituary
Mr. Leonard Quilty (LIB) (1958-1975)
June 1, 2016 (planned)
Obituary
Mr. Leo Jordan (PC) (1990-1999)
May 10, 2016
Obituary
Mr. Keith Brown (PC) (1959-1967)
May 4, 2016
Obituary
Mrs. Joan Fawcett (LIB) (1987-1995)
May 3, 2016
Obituary
Mr. Peter Kormos (NDP) (1988-2007)
April 20, 2016
Obituary
Mr. Gary Leadston (PC) (1995-1999)
April 19, 2016
Obituary
Mr. Lorne Maeck (PC) (1971-1981)
March 9, 2016
Obituary
Mr. George Ashe (PC) (1977-1987)
March 8, 2016
Obituary
Mr. John Clement (PC) (1971-1975)
February 16, 2016
Obituary
Mr. Bob Frankford (NDP) (1990-1995)
March 22, 2016
Obituary
Mr. Frank Sheehan (PC) (1995-1999)
April 12, 2016
Obituary
Mr. Howard Sheppard (PC) (1981-1987)
December 9, 2015
Obituary