Colin Gabelmann

Background

Gabelmann, Colin was born on February 11, 1944 in London. Son of Fritz Karl and Honorah Elsie (Puddifoot) Gabelmann.

Career

He represented North Vancouver-Seymour from 1972 to 1975 and North Island from 1979 to 1996 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member. He was born in London, England, the son of Honora Elsie Puddifoot and Fritz Gabelmann and was educated at the University of British Columbia. Gabelmann married Robin Geary.

He lived in Campbell River, British Columbia. He served as both opposition and government whip during his time in the provincial assembly. Gabelmann also served in the provincial cabinet as Attorney General.

Membership

Former president, staff organizer B.C. Young New Democrats. Former legis.dir., political education director B.C. Federation Labour Party.

Connections

Married Robin Geary; step-children: Vanessa, Nathaniel.

Father:

Fritz Karl Gabelmann

Mother:

Honorah Elsie (Puddifoot) Gabelmann

Spouse:

Robin Geary

child:

Vanessa Gabelmann

child:

Nathaniel Gabelmann