Peter McQuaid dies at 65

Peter McQuaid, former presidentofP.E.I.'s Progressive Conservative Party, died peacefully at his home on Monday.

During his career he also served as former premier Pat Binns' chief of staff.

McQuaid ran against LiberalMP Lawrence MacAulay in the 2004 federal election.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church inSouris, on Thursday, Feb.6at 11:00 a.m.

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