people can pay tribute to the former Ontario lieutenant governor David Onley This weekend as he lay in state for two days in the Legislature ahead of his funeral on Monday.
Premier’s office says Only will lie to the state Queen’s Park Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Only, who emerged as a champion of disability rights during and after his tenure as Ontario’s 28th lieutenant-governor, died on January 14 at the age of 72.
Lt.-Govt. Elizabeth Dowdeswell says she used her status as the first person with a physical disability to raise awareness of and help break down barriers faced by other disabled people.
Onle has used a motorized scooter throughout her life after being infected with polio as a child and often draws on her lived experience while highlighting existing accessibility barriers.
He was appointed lieutenant-governor in 2007 and served for seven years.
Onley’s funeral will take place at 11 a.m. at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, with limited seating for the public beginning at 9 a.m.
