Business manager, community activist.
In 1954, he came to Winnipeg from Ontario as the Manitoba Regional Manager of Moffats Limited, a manufacturer of home appliances. Active with the Red River Exhibition Association, he served on its Board (1956-1962) and was President (1962-1964). He and wife Mary had three sons and a daughter. The family lived at 421 Cordova Street, Winnipeg. He was a member of the Winnipeg Squash Racquet Club. He died accidentally at Clearwater Bay, Ontario on 18 November 1969.
“Population need cited by executive,” Winnipeg Free Press, 3 February 1954, page 3.
“Mahlon C. Craft,” Winnipeg Free Press, 27 September 1962, page 3.
“Weddings,” Winnipeg Free Press, 23 August 1969, page 26.
“Dragging halted,” Winnipeg Free Press, 24 November 1969, page 4.
Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 14 May 1970, page 54.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 1 September 2024
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