David Onley Death – 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario David Onley has died. David Onley passed away earlier today peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones. According to his son Robert Only who shared the news, David Onley was confirmed dead after a brief illness on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Following his death, Erin Davis wrote;
It’s with great sadness that I pass along the news that the former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, the Honourable David Onley has died at age 72. Stricken with polio at 3, he fought back then as he did his whole life – against disability, against ableism, against so many obstacles. He was a lovely, funny human being both in person and an acquaintance and former co-worker at CKO, and on the job, with a great sense of honour. He will be remembered for so much more than his honorific or the vast recognition bestowed upon him in public life (including years in radio and of course, City TV). Our deepest condolences to his lovely wife Ruth Ann and their sons. Read more about His Honour’s life here.
Who was David Onley?
Charles David Onley David Canadian journalist CM OOnt (June 12, 1950–January 14, 2023), who was Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 2007 to 2014, served in that position. Onley worked as a television journalist before being appointed viceroy. After starting out as a weather reporter for Citytv, he moved on to covering news in the science and technology sectors. Later, he hosted a weekly technology program for CablePulse 24 called “Home Page” and served as a news anchor for the station. He established the Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Canada and wrote several books.
After his successor Elizabeth Dowdeswell (2014-present) and Albert Edward Matthews, his seven years as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario make him the third longest serving viceroy of the province since Confederation (1937–1946).
David Onley Early life
Onley was born on June 12, 1950 in Midland, Ontario, and he grew up in the Scarborough neighborhood of West Hill on Orchard Park Drive, which is now a part of Toronto. He attended and graduated with a political science degree from University of Toronto Scarborough, where he also held the position of student council president.
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