Bill Rompkey

Personal detailsBornWilliam Hubert Rompkey
May 13, 1936

Belleoram, Dominion of Newfoundland

DiedMarch 21, 2017 (aged 80)

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Party LiberalSpouse

Carolyn Pike

(m. 1963)

ChildrenHilary Rompkey
Peter RompkeyAlma mater

Bishop Feild College
Memorial University (BA, 1957), MA, LLD (Hon.), University of London
University of Toronto

OccupationCanadian SenatorProfessionEducatorCabinetDeputy Leader of the Government in the Senate (2004–2006)
Government Whip in the Senate (2001–2004)
Minister of State (Mines) (1984)
Minister of State (Small business and Tourism) (1982–1983)
Minister of National Revenue (1980–1982)Military serviceAllegianceCanadaBranch/serviceRoyal Canadian NavyRankLieutenant (Reserve)

William Hubert RompkeyPC (May 13, 1936 – March 21, 2017) was a Canadian educator and politician from Newfoundland. A member of the Liberal Party, he served as member of Parliament from Labrador from 1972 to 1995, and as a senator from Newfoundland and Labrador from 1995 to 2011.