Stanley John Squire (November 24, 1915 – 1998) was a machinist and political figure in

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. He represented Alberni in the

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from 1952 to 1966 as a

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and then New Democratic Party member. He was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia in 1915 and was educated there. In 1937, Squire married Frances Patricia Degnan. He served as an alderman for Port Alberni, British Columbia, Port Alberni. Squire was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1966 and 1969. After leaving politics, he served as business agent for the International Woodworkers of America local. He died in 1998. A bursary is awarded in his name by the Port Alberni & District Labour Council.

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