William F. Bell
William F. Bell | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Richmond Hill, Ontario | |
| In office 1988–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Al Duffy |
| Succeeded by | Dave Barrow |
| Ward 3 councillor - Richmond Hill, Ontario | |
| In office 1981–1988 | |
| Preceded by | David Amos |
| Succeeded by | David Cohen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Fraser Bell November 28, 1938 Toronto, Ontario |
| Died | July 28, 2013 (aged 74) Richmond Hill, Ontario |
| Spouse | Jackie Chapman |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Richmond Hill, Ontario |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
William Fraser Bell BA (November 10, 1938 – July 28, 2013) was former mayor of Richmond Hill, Ontario from 1988 to 2006, and Ward 3 councillor from 1981 to 1988.
Bell was born in Toronto, Ontario to William R. and Audrey Bell and grew up in North York, Ontario.[1] After graduating for Earl Haig Secondary School Bell studied political science at the University of Toronto.[1] Bell later moved to Richmond Hill, Ontario and before politics Bell was a buyer and purchasing director in the food services industry.[2]
Bell died in Richmond Hill, Ontario on July 29, 2013[2] and survived by wife Jackie, daughters Kate and Julie.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Deaths: WILLIAM FRASER BELL Former Mayor of Richmond Hill (1988-2006) and recipient of QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal. Bill passed away peacefully on July 28". The Globe and Mail. July 30, 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ a b "William Bell, former mayor of Richmond Hill, has died". Yorkregion.com. July 28, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2013.