Alan Douglas STANLEY

STANLEY Alan Douglas "Peter", F.C.A.Age 91, born August 13, 1918 in Montreal, Quebec, died peacefully on October 9, 2009 at Brock Fahrni Pavilion, Vancouver, B.C. Survived by his brother Malcolm Stanley (Joan) of Markham, Ontario, daughters Joanne Oake (Donald) Victoria, B.C., Judy Gray-Iaukea, Maui, Hawaii, and Pamela Harris, Vancouver, B.C., 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, sister Elsie Steeves, and brothers Teddy and Norman Stanley. Peter served as a Lieutenant Commander in the RCN during WWII aboard HMCS Algonquin. He was in the North Atlantic on the Murmansk Run and took part in the Normandy Invasion. Peter was one of the original members of the Naval Officers' Association of B.C. and remained active in the NOABC for much of his life in Vancouver. Peter joined the Montreal accounting firm of McDonald, Currie & Co. in 1936 and returned to the company after WWII, becoming a partner in 1949. He moved to Vancouver in 1951 where he was the managing partner for McDonald, Currie & Co., which was a predecessor firm of what is now PricewaterhouseCoopers. Peter retired in 1974 and remained active in the Vancouver community, serving as a Governor of the Vancouver Stock Exchange, Chairman of the B.C. Development Corporation, and as a director of several public companies. He was a man of principle, devoted to his profession and his community, tireless in his pursuit of criminals in the world of finance, and an expert in the field of insolvency. He loved his golf and snooker, and was noted for his dapper and flamboyant style of dress. Peter had an unmatched sense of humour and was a masterful storyteller. His love of language influenced us all. "He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor: and his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour." Psalm 112, verse 9. Peter's daughters give thanks to the staff at Brock Fahrni Pavilion for their loving care and appreciation of their father. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to 3H Craftworks Society, 2208 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6K 1N8, Ph: 604-736-2113, would be appreciated. Peter and his wife Margaret shared an interest in this charitable organization, a group close to their hearts. Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from 10/30/2009- 10/31/2009