Bob Lockhart

Arthur Robert "Bob" William Lockhart (1931 – June 18, 2023) was a Canadian municipal politician who served as mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick from 1971 to 1974 and again from 1980 to 1983.

For the Australian footballer, see Bob Lockhart (footballer).
Bob Lockhart
Mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick
In office
1971–1974
Preceded byJames E. Calvin
Succeeded byEdis A. Flewwelling
Mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick
In office
1980–1983
Preceded bySamuel Davis
Succeeded byElsie Wayne
Personal details
Born
Arthur Robert William Lockhart

1931
Pictou, Nova Scotia
DiedJune 18, 2023(2023-06-18) (aged 91–92)
Fredericton, New Brunswick

Lockhart was born in 1931, in Pictou, Nova Scotia. Prior to his election to the mayoralty, Lockhart worked in media as a reporter, manager, and proprietor of radio stations in the Saint John area, including CFBC and CFBC-FM. He also served as a director of Broadcast News, and as a regional director of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters.

Lockhart received the Lions Club International Medal of Merit in 1969, as well as the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal for serving in Cyprus. In 2007, Lockhart was inducted into the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame.

Lockhart died on June 18, 2023 in Fredericton.

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