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
Charles Thomas McKinnon "Chic" Murray (6 November 1919 – 29 January 1985) was a Scottish comedian and actor. He appeared in various roles on British television and film, most notably in the 1967 version of ''Casino Royale'', and portrayed ...
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
Square One Shopping Centre, or simply Square One, is a shopping mall located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest shopping centre in Ontario and the second largest shopping centre in Canada, after the West Edmonton Mall. It h ...
, is named in his honour.
References
External links
Profile at Heritage Mississauga
Mayors of Mississauga
1915 births
1972 deaths
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