Public to honour former Lt.-Gov. David Onley, lies in state at Ontario legislature | 24CA News
People pays tribute to former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley this weekend as he lies in state for 2 days on the legislature earlier than his funeral Monday.
The Premier’s Office says Onley will lie in state at Queen’s Park from midday to five p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to five p.m. Sunday.
Onley, who emerged as a champion of incapacity rights each throughout and after his stint as Ontario’s twenty eighth lieutenant-governor, died at age 72 on Jan. 14.
Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell says he used his standing as the primary individual within the place with a bodily incapacity to boost consciousness of and assist break down obstacles dealing with different disabled folks.
Onley used a motorized scooter all through his life after contracting polio as a toddler and incessantly drew on his lived expertise when highlighting present accessibility obstacles.
He was appointed lieutenant-governor in 2007 and served for seven years.
Onley’s funeral will probably be held at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church at 11 a.m., with restricted seating obtainable for the general public starting at 9 a.m.
