Paul Yakabuski
| Paul Yakabuski | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
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In office 1963–1987 |
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| Preceded by | Leonard Quilty |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
| Constituency | Renfrew South |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 29, 1922 Barry's Bay, Ontario |
| Died | July 31, 1987 (aged 64) Ottawa, Ontario |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Doreen Conway, Dorothy Diane |
| Children | 14 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canadian |
| Service/branch | Infantry |
| Years of service | 1940-1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Glengarry Highlanders |
Paul Joseph Yakabuski (October 29, 1922 – July 31, 1987) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1987, as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Yakabuski was born in Barry's Bay, Ontario, where his family had lived for more than a century after emigrating from the Kashub area of Poland. He married Doreen Mary Conway (April 6, 1924 - December 21, 1974) on December 7, 1946, and the couple had fourteen children. Fellow Progressive Conservative Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Norm Sterling once joked that Yakabuski "thought in terms of campaign organization" in his family planning.
Yakabuski served overseas in World War II as an infantry officer with the Glengarry Highlanders. On returning to Canada, he joined his father in managing the family's hardware, building supply and furniture business. He served on the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Board from 1955 to 1962. He was a Roman Catholic, and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
One of Yakabuski's sons, John Yakabuski, currently serves in the Ontario legislature for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke as a Progressive Conservative. Another of his sons, Kim Yakabuski, was the life partner of former Attorney General of Ontario Ian Scott. Yakabuski was also the cousin-in-law of prominent Liberal politician Sean Conway.
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