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Gilles Beaudoin
Gilles Beaudoin in 1990
Mayor of Trois-Rivières, Quebec
In office
1970–1990
Preceded byRené Matteau
Succeeded byGuy Leblanc
Personal details
Born(1919-10-12)October 12, 1919
DiedAugust 22, 2007(2007-08-22) (aged 87)

Gilles Beaudoin (October 12, 1919 – August 22, 2007) was a Canadian politician who served as the mayor of Trois-Rivières from 1970 to 1990.

Background

Beaudoin was born on October 12, 1919. He owned and managed a furniture store located on rue Champflour. He married Dolorès Blais in 1943 and was the father of five children.

Political career

Beaudoin was elected as the mayor of Trois-Rivières, Quebec in 1970. He was re-elected in 1974, 1978, 1982 and 1986. He did not run for re-election in 1990. He was the longest-serving mayor of Trois-Rivières.

Achievements

His accomplishments include:

  • the advent of the 1975 Jeux du Québec (Quebec Games) finals;
  • the beautification of the port of Trois-Rivières;
  • the completion of Hôtel Delta's convention center;
  • the construction of the pont Radisson (Radisson Bridge);
  • the opening of the Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson concert hall and
  • the revitalization of downtown Trois-Rivières.

Death

Beaudoin died on August 22, 2007.

References

  1. ^ "Décès de Monsieur Gilles Beaudoin". La Vie Rurale. August 22, 2007. Archived from the original on August 15, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2007.
  2. ^ Montminy, Marie-Josée (August 23, 2007). "L'ex-maire Gilles Beaudoin s'éteint". Le Nouvelliste. Trois-Rivières, Quebec. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007.
  3. "Parcours de vie de Gilles Beaudoin". Ville de Trois-Rivières. August 22, 2007. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2007.
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