Background
Light, Walter Frederick was born on June 24, 1923 in Cobalt, Ontario, Canada. Son of Herbert and Rosetta Elizabeth (Hoffman) Light.
Light, Walter Frederick was born on June 24, 1923 in Cobalt, Ontario, Canada. Son of Herbert and Rosetta Elizabeth (Hoffman) Light.
Bachelor of Science with honours, Queen's University, 1949. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Queen's University, 1981. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Concordia University, 1980.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Dalhousie University, 1985. Doctor in Applied Science (honorary), University Ottawa, 1981. Doctor of Science (honorary), Laurentian University, 1984.
Doctor of Engineering (honorary), University Waterloo, 1985.
Executive vice president operations, Bell Canada, Montreal, Quebec, 1970-1974; president, director, Northern Telecom Ltd., Montreal, 1974-1979; president, chief Executive officer, Northern Telecom Ltd., Montreal, 1979-1982; chairman, chief Executive officer, Northern Telecom Ltd., Montreal, 1982-1984; chairman, Northern Telecom Ltd., Montreal, 1984-1985. Board directors Rockcliffe Research and Technology Inc., Transtream Inc.
Member Associates Carleton University. Fellow Montreal Museum Fine Arts. Served with Royal Canadian Air Force, 1942-1945.
Fellow Engineering Institute Canada, Ca. Academy Engineering; member Corporation Engineers Quebec, Association Professional Engineers Ontario, Mount Royal Club, York Club.
Married Margaret Anne Wylie Miller, July 8, 1950. Children: Elizabeth Jean, Janice Catherine.