Melvin Woodward
Melvin Woodward (August 23, 1933 – March 16, 2015) was an entrepreneur and politician in
Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1971 to 1975. Founder of the Woodward Group of Companies, he was considered one of Labrador's most successful businessmen.[1]
The son of Joseph Woodward and Jennie Brewer-Scanlon, he was born in North Boat Harbour and was educated there and in
Memorial University, chair of the St. John's Port Corporation and chair for the Enterprise Development Board for Industry, Trade and Commerce. In 2001, he was named to the Newfoundland and Labrador Business Hall of Fame.[3]
Woodward was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1971 and 1972. He served briefly in the Newfoundland cabinet as Minister of Labrador Affairs. He was defeated in bids for reelection in 1975 and 1979.[2]
He died at home in Happy Valley-Goose Bay at the age of 81.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Family of Mel Woodward releases statement". The Telegram. March 16, 2015.
- ^ a b "Woodward, Melvin". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. p. 621.
- ^ "Melvin Woodward". President's Report. Memorial University. 2003.
External links
- "Businessman Melvin Woodward revolutionized fuel delivery". Globe and Mail. April 10, 2015.
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