Robert Speck (politician)
| Robert Speck | |
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| 1st Mayor of Mississauga | |
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In office 1968–1972 |
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| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Chic Murray (interim) |
| Reeve of Toronto Township | |
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In office 1960–1967 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Chic Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Robert William Speck April 16, 1915 Toronto Township, Ontario |
| Died | April 5, 1972 (aged 56) Mississauga, Ontario |
| Spouse(s) | Enid Elizabeth Pattison |
| Children | 3 |
Robert William Speck (April 16, 1915 – April 5, 1972) was a Canadian politician who was the first Mayor of the Town of Mississauga, and the town's only elected mayor. Speck died while in office and Reeve Chic Murray was appointed by the town's council to take his place.
Speck is buried at Springcreek Cemetery in Clarkson. Robert Speck Parkway, a short road in central Mississauga leading to Square One Shopping Centre is named in his honour.
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