Details for a public visitation and state funeral have been released for former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley who passed away at the age of 72.
Onley was appointed Ontario’s lieutenant-governor in 2007 and remained in the position for seven years. He also worked as a broadcaster.
Onley used a motorized scooter throughout his life after contracting polio as a child and frequently drew on his lived experience when highlighting existing accessibility barriers in all facets of society.
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Onley died on Jan. 14 at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto.
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He will lie in state at Queen’s Park for a public visitation on Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan 29. Exact times are yet to be announced.
A state funeral will be held on Monday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church on Yonge Street. There will be limited public space available.
— With files from The Canadian Press
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