Stanley John Squire | |
Birth Date: | 24 November 1915 |
Birth Place: | Nanaimo, British Columbia |
Death Place: | Nanaimo, British Columbia |
Office: | MLA for Alberni |
Term: | 1952–1966 |
Predecessor: | James Mowat |
Successor: | Howard Richmond McDiarmid |
Party: | Co-operative Commonwealth Federation |
Stanley John Squire (born November 24, 1915 - June 7, 1998) was a machinist and political figure in British Columbia.[1] He represented Alberni in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1952 to 1966 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and then New Democratic Party member.
He was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia in 1915[2] and was educated there. In 1937, Squire married Frances Patricia Degnan. He served as an alderman for Port Alberni.[3] Squire was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1966 and 1969.[4] After leaving politics, he served as business agent for the International Woodworkers of America local.[5] He died in 1998.[6]
A bursary is awarded in his name by the Port Alberni & District Labour Council.[7]