Roland J. Thornhill: key obituary facts
Is Roland J. Thornhill dead? Yes. Roland J. Thornhill died on July 16, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Roland J. Thornhill's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Roland J. Thornhill known for?
He was a Canadian politician.
More about Roland J. Thornhill
Born: 3 September 1935.
Place of birth: Grand Bank.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: Canada.
Education: Memorial University of Newfoundland, Dalhousie University.
Awards: Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.
Also known as: Roland John Thornhill.
Roland J.
Thornhill, a Canadian politician and former Nova Scotia MLA, died on July 16, 2026. Born Roland John Thornhill on September 3, 1935, in Grand Bank, Newfoundland, he represented Dartmouth South in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1974 to 1993 as a Progressive Conservative.
Thornhill was educated at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Dalhousie University, worked as a stockbroker and consultant, and served as mayor of Dartmouth from 1967 to 1973. He also sought the leadership of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party in 1971, finishing third on the first ballot before backing John Buchanan.