A former Liberal MPP for Nipissing and Alderman for the City of North Bay has died.

Retired Justice Michael G. Bolan passed away in his sleep on Monday, October 24 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at the age 83.

Bolan was MPP from 1977 to 1981.

He also served his community as a trustee on the Widdifield Board of Education and the Nipissing Board of Education and was involved with the Algonquin Regiment for many years, serving as a member of its Senate, as Honorary Lieut.-Colonel and Honorary Colonel.

Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at McGuinty Funeral Home.

A funeral service will follow on Saturday at 11:00 am at Calvin Presbyterian Church.

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