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Place of Birth: Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada
Date of Birth: July 16, 1956
Ethnicity: English, Irish, more distant Cornish
Tony Wakeham is a Canadian politician and businessperson. He has been Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, since October 29, 2025, and Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, since October 14, 2023. He was previously Leader of the Opposition in Newfoundland and Labrador, from October 14, 2023 to October 29, 2025.
He is married to Patricia, with whom he has two children.
Tony’s paternal grandfather was named James Wakeham (the son of Mary A. Walsh). James was born on Petite Forte, Newfoundland and Labrador. Mary was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Tony’s paternal grandmother was Cecilia Senior (the daughter of Thomas Senior and Caroline Butler). Cecilia was born in Broad Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador. Thomas was born on Davis Island, Flat Islands, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, the son of John Senior and Ann Butler, whose own paternal grandfather was from Durham, England.
Tony’s maternal grandfather was named Patrick Ryan. Patrick was born on Newfoundland.
Tony’s maternal grandmother was named Hilda. Hilda was born on Newfoundland.
Sources: Obituary of Tony’s father – https://www.mahersfuneralhome.ca
Obituary of Tony’s mother – https://www.mahersfuneralhome.ca