John Black Aird

John Black Aird CC OOnt QC (May 5, 1923 – May 6, 1995) was a Canadian lawyer, corporate director, and political figure. He served in the Senate of Canada from 1964 to 1974, and he was Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1980 to 1985.

This article is about the person. For the ship named for him, see John B. Aird (ship). For other people with a similar name, see John Aird.
Captain(N) The Honourable
John Black Aird
CC OOnt QC
23rd Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
In office
September 15, 1980 – September 20, 1985
MonarchElizabeth II
Governors GeneralEdward Schreyer
Jeanne Sauvé
PremierBill Davis
Frank Miller
David Peterson
Preceded byPauline Mills McGibbon
Succeeded byLincoln Alexander
Senator from Ontario
In office
November 10, 1964 – November 28, 1974
Nominated byLester B. Pearson
Personal details
Born(1923-05-05)May 5, 1923
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedMay 6, 1995(1995-05-06) (aged 72)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Resting placeMount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto
Political partyLiberal
SpouseLucille Jane Housser
Children4
RelativesSir John Aird (grandfather)
ProfessionLawyer
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