Bill Bantey

Background

Bantey, Bill was born on December 16, 1928 in Québec City, Quebec, Canada. Son of Louis and Maria (deLuce) Bantey.

Education

Graduated from the high school.

Career

Reporter, Quebec Chronicle Telegraph, Québec City, 1944. Police reporter Montreal Star, 1945-1952. Political writer, columnist Montreal Herald, 1952-1956.

Feature writer, columnist Montreal Gazette, 1956-1969.

President Bill Bantey & Associates Limited., Montreal, since 1968, Gagné, Bantey et Cie., Montreal, 1972-1977. Lecturer public relations Concordia University, Montreal, 1979-1981.

Guest lecturer McGill University, Montreal, 1973-1974, 82, 83, Carleton University, Ottawa, 1967.

Achievements

• Bill Bantey has been listed as a noteworthy public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Canadian Public Relations Society (director 1975, finance administration board 1975-1976, awards of excellence 1975, 76, 78, 79, 80), City Hall Public Information award Merit 1980, 82, Grand award 1981, 85), American Hotel Association (award of Excellence, 1979). Founding English editor City Montreal official magazine Montréal, 1964-1969.

Connections

Married Judith Doonan, July 9, 1948. Children: Daniel, Mark, Paul.

Father:

Louis Bantey

Mother:

Maria (deLuce) Bantey

Spouse:

Judith Doonan

child:

Mark Bantey

child:

Paul Bantey

child:

Daniel Bantey