Stanley John Squire Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.newspapers.com/article/alberni-valley-times-obituary-for-stanle/126239801/
  2. Web site: Guide Parlementaire Canadien. 1955.
  3. Book: Webster, Daisy . Growth of the N.D.P. in B.C., 1900-1970: 81 political biographies . 1970.
  4. Web site: Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986 . Elections BC . 2011-07-27.
  5. News: Coast fallers' walkout causing timber shortage . . 1 . May 20, 1972 . 2011-12-07.
  6. Web site: 1998 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 36th Parliament . Legislative Assembly of British Columbia . 2011-12-07.
  7. Web site: 2011 Scholarships & Bursaries . 26 . North Island College . 2011-12-07.