title: Willard O'Brien
text: # Willard O'Brien
  
  Willard Cleveland O'Brien (December 15, 1893 – November 6, 1981) was a physician and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Born in Noel, Nova Scotia, he graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1919.
  
  ## Political career
  
  He served as the mayor of Wedgeport, Nova Scotia from 1936 to 1942 and he represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1956 to 1963 as a Liberal member. He ran for reelection in 1963 but lost by 165 votes to George A. Burridge.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  He was married to Marguerite (Murphy), sister of Walter Murphy, who served as the last mayor of Wedgeport.
  
  