Romeo Gadbois
Romeo J. Gadbois | |
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| 28th Mayor of Marlborough | |
| In office 1952–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Carlton Allen |
| Succeeded by | Frank Kelleher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Romeo J. Gadbois April 7, 1903 |
| Died | March 20, 1992 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Marlborough, Massachusetts |
Romeo J. Gadbois (April 7, 1903 – March 20, 1992)[1] was an American politician who served as the 28th mayor of Marlborough, Massachusetts from 1952 to 1957.[2] He is most notable for organizing the Marlborough Labor Day Parade; one of New England's largest and most prestigious parades and a tradition since 1952.[3][4]
Biography[edit]
Gadbois served as the 28th mayor of Marlborough, Massachusetts.[5][6] He is remembered for his role in organizing the first Marlborough Labor Day Parade, a tradition that continues to this day.[3][7] During the first parade in 1952, Gadbois was accompanied by U.S. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. and State Representative Charles J. Kelleher on the steps of Marlborough City Hall to review the parade participants.[3] He served three consecutive two-year terms before losing to Frank Kelleher in the 1957 election.[8]
His son, Edgar Gadbois, served as the 33rd mayor of Marlborough. Edgar also campaigned for various positions in city and state government.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ "1992 DEATHS; Death notices By city or town Obituaries". The Boston Globe. May 22, 1992. p. 88. Unknown parameter
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Essay: The history of Marlborough's Labor Day Parade". Wicked Local. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ↑ "3-hour Labor Day parade draws throngs". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ House 2625 - archives.lib.state.ma.us. (n.d.). https://archives.lib.state.ma.us/bitstream/handle/2452/253474/ocm39986872-1956-HB-2625.pdf?sequence=1
- ↑ Election statistics, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (n.d.-a). https://archives.lib.state.ma.us/bitstream/handle/2452/43447/ocm04718867-1955.pdf?sequence=1
- ↑ Thompson, Elaine (August 29, 2001). "Letter spurs acceptance of honor Ghiloni will be grand marshal of Marlboro parade". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Worcester, Massachusetts.
- ↑ "Main Street Journal". msjnews.com. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ↑ "Main Street Journal". msjnews.com. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
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