Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Mayor Arthur Carl Paleczny

Male 1929 - 2020  (91 years)


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  • Name Arthur Carl Paleczny 
    Prefix Mayor 
    Born 3 Apr 1929  of, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Elected Office 1960  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Waterloo City councillor 
    Elected Office 1964  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Waterloo City Mayor 
    Epidemic 2020  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Covid-19 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-260639 
    Died 6 Apr 2020 
    Person ID I260639  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Jan Jozef "John" Paleczny,   b. Oct 1881, Tarnawa Gorna, Galacia, Poland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Nov 1932, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 51 years) 
    Mother Franciszka Teresa “Frances” Kunda,   b. 10 Mar 1889, Maleniska, , Rzeszow, Poland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 May 1973  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 23 Nov 1909  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F169007  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Former Waterloo Mayor Arthur Paleczny has died

      The 91-year-old died due to COVID-19, according to his family


      Former Mayor of the City of Waterloo Arthur Paleczny has died at the age of 91 due to COVID-19, according to his family.

      An obituary written by his family confirms that the former mayor passed away on Monday due to the virus, "while under the loving care of the support team at 'The Highview Residence' in Kitchener."

      "We just had the chance to celebrate his 91st birthday together on Friday. We are grieving right along with the family," said Highview Residences Chief Operating Officer Joy Birch in a statement.

      Sadly, his family was unable to be with him in his last days of life because of the pandemic.

      Paleczny was the mayor during Canada's centennial year of 1967, and served on City Council for eight years, and oversaw the construction of a new band shell, the University of Waterloo's tenth anniversary and more.

      "On behalf of my council colleagues and the residents of the city, I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Paleczny," said Waterloo Mayor Dave Jaworsky in a statement. "Mr. Paleczny served on council during an exciting and transformative decade for our city and he led the city to some legacy decisions and projects that still benefit the city today."

      City hall has lowered its flags to half-mast in his honour.

      Former Waterloo Mayor Arthur Paleczny has died. (2020). Retrieved 8 April 2020, from https://www.kitchenertoday.com/local-news/former-waterloo-mayor-arthur-paleczny-has-died-2236959

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 3 Apr 1929 - of, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Waterloo City councillor - 1960 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Waterloo City Mayor - 1964 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEpidemic - Covid-19 - 2020 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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