Obituary published in the Vancouver Sun / The Province, (04/12/08)
Stansfield (Doctor) Hugh Born in Ottawa in 1916, Dr. Hugh Stansfield died April 10, 2008 in Vancouver. His 92 years were richly blessed with family, medicine, and the military. Born to Marilla and Edgar, raised with younger and surviving brother David, he married Harriett Grace Campbell in 1946. His four children were his greatest pride: Margaret, Dorothy (Jack). Hugh (Jo-Ann), and Keith (Kathy), from whom he had 12 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Following Harriett's death in 1992, he married Bonnie Woodcock, who died in 2002. Dr. Stansfield's distinguished career in medicine began with his BSc, MSc, and MD degrees from the University of Alberta. He completed his residency in internal medicine and cardiology through McGill University in Montreal, then moved to Vancouver to practice. He was a Fellow of the Royal College of Cardiology, and a Fellow and then a Governor of the American College of Cardiology. He continued in private practice until 1972, when he became Director of Professional Relations of the B. C. Medical Association. He was one of the founders of both the Canadian Heart Foundation and the B. C. Heart Foundation. Dr. Stansfield joined the Canadian Active Army in World War II, and served overseas in 8 general hospitals in England, Holland, and Germany. After the war he served in the active reserves, becoming Commanding Officer of the #24 Medical Company, and Honourary Colonel of the 12 (Vancouver) Service Battalion. He was a Serving Brother, Order of St. John. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of B. C. and Yukon. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at Ryerson United Church, 2195 West 45th, Vancouver, B. C. (reception to follow). Condolences, or memories of Dr. Stansfield, can be shared with the family at www.kearneyfs.com, link to Tributes
According to Charles E. G. Pease:
He was awarded with BSc MSc MD FRCC. He was educated at University of Alberta in Alberta, Canada. He worked as a Physician in private practice before 1972 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He worked as a Director of Professional Relations of the British Columbia Medical Association in 1972. He worked as a co-founder of the Canadian Heart Foundation. He worked as a co-founder of the British Columbia Heart Foundation.
