Colin Gabelmann

Colin Gabelmann, 82, died on October 9, 2026. Colin Gabelmann was known publicly as an English-born Canadian politician and British Columbia attorney general (1991–1995) and MLA (1972–1975, 1979–1996). Colin Stuart Gabelmann (born February 11, 1944) is a former politician in British Columbia. He represented North Vancouver-Seymour from 1972 to 1975 and North Island from 1979 to 1996 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member. He was born in London, England, the son of Honora Elsie Puddifoot and Fritz Gabelmann and was educated at the University of British Columbia. He lived in Campbell River, British Columbia. He served as both opposition and government whip during his time in the provincial assembly. Public biographical listings identify Gabelmann as an English-born Canadian politician. Gabelmann was also associated with British Columbia attorney general (1991–1995) and MLA (1972–1975, 1979–1996). This public record remains centered on Gabelmann's work as an English-born Canadian politician and British Columbia attorney general (1991–1995) and MLA (1972–1975, 1979–1996) and the documented milestones of that career.