Claudette Bradshaw, a former MP and homeless champion, died at the age of 72 from lung cancer. Find out more about her.
Early in her career, Claudette Bradshaw worked for a non-profit organization. She fought for at-risk youngsters and launched Moncton Headstart, an early family intervention center.
In 1968, Claudette Bradshaw began her social work career as the program director of the Boys & Girls Club of Moncton. She was well-known for her contagious smile, loving hugs, and advocacy efforts.
Obituary: Claudette Bradshaw Died Of Lung Cancer
Claudette Bradshaw, a persistent fighter for the homeless who served as a member of Parliament, has died at the age of 72.
She had been diagnosed with lung cancer. According to her family, she died on Saturday afternoon.
Claudette was a Canadian politician who represented the New Brunswick riding of Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe in Parliament. She was initially elected on June 2, 1997, and remained in office until 2006. She was a member of Canada’s Liberal Party.
She was the parliamentary secretary to the ministers of international cooperation, Francophonie, Labor, State, and Homelessness.
She was also the Secretary of State for Multiculturalism and Women’s Issues.
Despite Bradshaw’s national achievements, she maintained a strong advocacy presence in New Brunswick, increasing awareness of the hazards of fetal alcohol syndrome and promoting access to affordable housing.
Who Is Former MP Claudette Bradshaw Husband?
Claudette Bradshaw is married to Douglas Bradshaw and is the mother of two kids, Chris and Nick.
Nick Bradshaw is a well-known comic book illustrator. The Bradshaws have also fostered children.
She and her husband together started Moncton Headstart, a family intervention center for young children.
Its mission was then expanded to include delivering quality early family intervention and support services to help children and their families reach their full potential.
Programs for at-risk children and their families, a teaching kitchen, social housing, and recycling were among the items on the list.
There isn’t much information in the public about her personal life; she appears to be a very private person.
Claudette Bradshaw Family Details
Claudette Bradshaw was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, on April 8, 1949, to Cyril and Corinne Arsenault. She went to École Georges-Vanier for high school.
She hasn’t said anything about her sibling, possibly since she is her parents’ only kid.
Her family, friends, and admirers must be devastated by the news of her death, as they have expressed their grief on social media, with Twitter swamped with condolence messages for her.