Office of the Official Opposition
For Immediate Release

St. John's, NL (October 30, 2020) – Ches Crosbie, PC Opposition Leader and MHA for Windsor Lake, is extending condolences on behalf of the PC Caucus and PC Party to the family and friends of former justice, and PC MHA for both Kilbride and St. John’s South, Mr. Robert Wells

Crosbie says, “We offer our deepest condolences to the friends, family, and loved ones of Mr. Robert Wells. Mr. Wells served the people of Newfoundland and Labrador through a long and storied career. From electoral politics to presiding over the inquiry that made recommendations for offshore safety, Robert Wells was a giant.”

Mr. Wells served in the House of Assembly from 1972-1979, was president of the Newfoundland Law Society from 1977-1981, was the only Newfoundland and Labrador president of the Canadian Bar Association, and as a Supreme Court Justice.

“He will be dearly missed by those that had the privilege to meet him,” says Crosbie.
 

Contacts:

Bradley Russell

Director of Communications and Digital Strategy

(p) 1.709.729.3668

BradleyRussell@gov.nl.ca

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