John Charles Puddester

John Charles Puddester
Vice-Chairman of the Commission of Government
In office
1938 – April 27, 1947 (1947-04-27)
Preceded byWilliam R. Howley
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Commissioner for Public Welfare
In office
February 16, 1934 (1934-02-16) – April 27, 1947 (1947-04-27)
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byHerbert Pottle
Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly
for Carbonear-Bay de Verde
Bay de Verde (1924–1932)
In office
June 2, 1924 (1924-06-02) – February 16, 1934 (1934-02-16)
Serving with Richard Cramm (1924–1928)
Preceded byWilliam H. Cave
Succeeded byHerbert Pottle (post-Confederation)
Personal details
BornJohn Charles Puddester
(1881-10-04)October 4, 1881
Died27 April 1947(1947-04-27) (aged 65)
PartyLiberal-Conservative Progressive (1924–1932)
United Newfoundland Party (1932–1934)
SpouseMary Moores
Children9
OccupationBusinessman, accountant
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Sir John Charles Puddester (4 October 1881 – 22 April 1947) was a businessman and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Bay de Verde from 1924 to 1932 and Carbonear-Bay de Verde from 1932 to 1934. Puddester was then appointed to the Commission of Government, serving until his death in 1947.