Hazel McIsaac

Hazel A. McIsaac (1933 – December 14, 2012[1]) was a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador. She represented St. George's from 1975 to 1979 as a Liberal. McIsaac was the first woman elected to the assembly after Newfoundland entered the Canadian Confederation in 1949.[2]

She was born Hazel Gillam[3] in Robinsons.[2] McIsaac was elected for the District of St. George's as a Liberal in the 1975 general election. She was defeated when she ran for reelection in 1979.[4] After leaving provincial politics, she served on the town council for St. George's.[2]

McIsaac died at the age of 79[1] at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre after a ten-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.[3]

The ferry MV Hazel McIsaac was named in her honour in 2011.[2] The mid-sized passenger and car ferry provides service between Long Island and Little Bay Islands in Green Bay.

References

  1. 1 2 "Hazel McIsaac Dead at 79". VOCM. December 15, 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Gale, Frank (February 9, 2011). "Family thrilled ferry being named after Hazel McIsaac". Western Star. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  3. 1 2 "Hazel A. McIsaac (nee Gillam)". Western Star. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  4. ↑ "Women in Politics". Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage. Memorial University. Retrieved 2012-12-16.


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