Willibald Joseph MacDonald

Willibald Joseph MacDonald (January 27, 1897 – March 17, 1977[1]) was an educator and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He served as the 19th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island from August 1963 to October 1969.

The Honourable

Willibald Joseph MacDonald
19th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
In office
August 1, 1963 – October 6, 1969
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor GeneralGeorges Vanier
Roland Michener
PremierWalter R. Shaw
Alex Campbell
Preceded byFrederick Walter Hyndman
Succeeded byJohn George MacKay
Personal details
Born(1897-01-27)January 27, 1897
Souris, Prince Edward Island
DiedMarch 17, 1977(1977-03-17) (aged 80)
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
NationalityCanadian
Spouse(s)
Agnes Smith Flynn
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(m. 1922)​
ChildrenInez, R.N. (Mrs. Justin Kelly), Joan, R.T., (Mrs. Dr. A. Raymond Grant), Dr. Douglas A.C. MacDonald, Stephanie, B.Sc. (Mrs. P.R. MacDonald), Dr. Louis V.A. MacDonald, William MacDonald (deceased) and G. Vernon MacDonald
ResidenceCharlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Alma materPrince of Wales College
Saint Dunstan's University
Occupationeducator
ProfessionPolitician

He was born in Souris West, the son of Archibald J. MacDonald. MacDonald was educated in Souris, at Prince of Wales College and at Saint Dunstan's University, later becoming a professor at Prince of Wales College. He served overseas during World War I and also served in World War II. MacDonald married Agnes Smith Flynn in 1925.

References
  • The Honourable Willibald Joseph MacDonald, Lieutenant Governor Gallery, Government of Prince Edward Island
  • McDonell, JK; Campbell, RB Lords of the North (1997) ISBN 1-896182-71-2 p. 263
  1. Dates of Office, Lieutenant Governor Gallery, Government of Prince Edward Island


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