Wilfred B. MacDonald (May 2, 1917 – April 4, 1992) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented

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in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1979 to 1986 as a Progressive Conservative. He was born in

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, the son of Benjamin R. MacDonald and Mary A. Johnson, and was educated there. MacDonald served overseas during World War II and settled in Parkdale on his return. In 1946, he married Stella Horgan. He also worked in construction and was a retail store manager. MacDonald served ten years as a school trustee in Parkdale. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1986. He served as Conservative

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in the assembly. MacDonald died at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax at the age of 74.

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Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island MLAs 1917 births 1992 deaths {{PrinceEdwardIsland-politician-stub