Frank Wansbrough

Frank Wansbrough was the 27th mayor of the City of Windsor. He held this position for two terms, from 1970 to 1974.

Wansbrough was on city council for three terms (beginning in 1964) before his time as Mayor. Wansbrough ran for a third term as Mayor of the City of Windsor, and, though it initially appeared that he had been successful, a recount determined that his opponent, Bert Weeks, was the successful candidate. Wansbrough was re-elected to City Council in 1978 and 1980.

Born May 28, 1919 in Toronto, Ontario, Wansbrough was five years old when he and his parents moved to Windsor, Ontario. After moving briefly to Detroit, he and his parents Frank Wansbroughmoved back to Windsor, where he studied at St. Genevieve’s School and Assumption High School. Prior to running for Mayor, Wansbrough joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942. A talented photographer, he purchased a camera shop in 1952. Wansbrough was an active supporter of sports in Windsor; for example, for 13 years, he coached the Windsor AKO junior basketball team. Wansbrough was acknowledged by the Province of Ontario for his contributions to amateur sports in Ontario. He was nominated for this award by the Ontario Basketball Association. He passed away February 19, 2005.

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