Elsie Fairweather Wayne

Politician

Birthday April 20, 1932

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Shediac, Canada

DEATH DATE Aug 23, 2016 (84)

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About

Progressive Conservative politician who represented St. John, New Brunswick in the Canadian Parliament from 1993-2004. She had previously been the first woman to serve as Mayor of St. John.

Before Fame

In the late 1970s, she began serving on St. John's Municipal Court.

Trivia

A staunch social conservative, she vocally opposed abortion, same-sex marriage, and the legalization of marijuana.

Family Life

With her husband, Richard Wayne, she raised two sons.

Associated With

She briefly headed the Progressive Conservative Party; former Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark became her successor.

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