Neil Leverne Olde

Neil Leverne Olde (June 3, 1904 – February 12, 1969) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1969 representing the riding of Middlesex South in southwestern Ontario.

Neil Leverne Olde
Ontario MPP
In office 1963–1969
Preceded by	Harry Marshall Allen
Succeeded by	Kenneth Bolton
Constituency	Middlesex South
Personal details
Born	(1904-06-03)June 3, 1904 Metcalfe, Middlesex County, Ontario
Died	February 12, 1969(1969-02-12) (aged 64) London, Ontario
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Spouse	Margaret Coombs
Occupation	Businessowner

Background

Olde was born in Metcalf, Middlesex County, Ontario, to Charles Olde and Minnie Galbraith. He was president of Melbourne Packing Co. Ltd.^[1] In 1926, he married Margaret Eleanor Coombs.^[2]

Politics

He was a school trustee, councillor, and reeve in Caradoc Township.^[1]

He was elected in the general election in 1963 defeating his Liberal rival Ronald MacFie by more than 6,000 votes.^[3] He was re-elected in 1967.^[4] During his time in office, he served as a backbench supporter of the John Robarts government. He died in office during a lung operation which was necessitated due to previous treatment for cancer.^[1]