Richard Laurence Weldon (December 26, 1932 – July 25, 2020) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Dartmouth East in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1984. He is a member of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party.

Early life Weldon was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He attended Dalhousie University where he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree, and was a lawyer. He is the grandson of Richard Chapman Weldon, founder and first dean of Dalhousie Law School.Dartmouth (N.S.). Alderman Weldon's records Memory NS

Political career Weldon has served on Dartmouth City Council, and is a former deputy mayor of the city.

Personal life He is married to Joan Devanney. Weldon died on July 25, 2020.Richard Laurence "Dick" Weldon

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