A longtime Dieppe municipal and provincial politician has died.
William “Bill” Malenfant has passed away at the age of 87.
His municipal career began in 1969 as a councillor before being elected mayor in 1971.
Throughout the 1970s, 80s and 90s, he was re-elected mayor seven more times.
From 1974 to 1982, he served as a Liberal MLA representing the former riding of Memramcook.
During his life, Malenfant was heavily involved in the community as a volunteer firefighter and a member of numerous service groups and organizations.
Mayor Yvon Lapierre says numerous projects came to light during Malenfant’s political career.
The City of Dieppe has set up a book of condolences for signing at city hall during business hours.
