Georges Mamelonet (30 November 1954 – 11 March 2015) was a Canadian politician, who was elected to the

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for the riding of Gaspé in the 2008 provincial election. He was a member of the

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. Prior to his election to the Assembly, Mamelonet served as mayor of Percé. He studied at École de la Marine nationale in

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, France, as a steam and diesel mechanic before moving in the Gaspésie region in 1978 and worked as a businessman and restaurateur until starting his political career. Involved in various organizations throughout the region, he was also a member of the

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. He died in a car accident on 11 March 2015."Former Liberal MNA Mamelonet dies in road accident"
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'', March 12, 2015.

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