Stanley John Squire

Stanley John Squire (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.

Stanley John Squire
MLA for Alberni
In office 1952–1966
Preceded by	James Mowat
Succeeded by	Howard Richmond McDiarmid
Personal details
Born	(1915-11-24)November 24, 1915 Nanaimo, British Columbia
Died	June 7, 1998(1998-06-07) (aged 82) Nanaimo, British Columbia
Political party	Co-operative Commonwealth Federation

He was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia in 1915^[2][3] 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]

References

1. "Obituary for Stanley John Squire". Alberni Valley Times. 11 June 1998. p. 15.
2. "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". 1955.
3. Webster, Daisy (1970). Growth of the N.D.P. in B.C., 1900-1970: 81 political biographies.
4. "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
5. "Coast fallers' walkout causing timber shortage". Vancouver Sun. May 20, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
6. "1998 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 36th Parliament". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
7. "2011 Scholarships & Bursaries" (PDF). North Island College. p. 26. Retrieved 2011-12-07.