Aurel Léger
| Aurel Léger | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Kent | |
| In office March 1940 – December 1961 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aurel D. Léger 10 November 1894 Grande-Digue, New Brunswick |
| Died | 28 December 1961 (aged 67) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Regina Roy m. 8 July 1918 (deceased) Albertine Daigle m. 21 February 1950[1] |
| Profession | businessman, contractor, farmer |
Aurel D. Léger (10 November 1894 – 28 December 1961) was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Grande-Digue, New Brunswick and became a businessman, contractor and farmer by career.
He was educated at Shediac Bridge School, University of St. Joseph's College, Sainte Anne's College and Moncton Business College.[1]
Légere was first elected to Parliament at the Kent riding in the 1940 general election then re-elected in 1945 and 1949. Léger was appointed to the Senate on 12 June 1953, towards the end of the 21st Canadian Parliament. He remained a Senator until his death in 1961.