Frank Thomas Stanfield

Frank Thomas Stanfield was a Canadian businessman and Progressive Conservative Party politician who was twice elected Member of the Canadian Parliament for the Colchester—Hants riding in Nova Scotia. He was the son of the Canadian politician Frank Stanfield and brother of Robert Lorne Stanfield.

Early life

Stanfield was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, the son of the politician Frank Stanfield and Sarah Emma Thomas. His brother was Robert Lorne Stanfield. He was educated in Truro and at McGill University. In 1932, he married Elizabeth Matheson. Stanfield served as president of Stanfield's Limited. He was also a director for Sobeys.

Career

Stanfield served two terms for the Progressive Conservative Party in the 20th and 21st Canadian Parliaments. His career background was in industry. He died in Truro, Nova Scotia, in 1967 at the age of 64, just over two months before his brother, Nova Scotia Premier Robert Stanfield, became leader of the Progressive Conservatives.