George Fairfield
Canadian politician
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George Clark Fairfield (24 June 1912 – 9 November 1978) was a Progressive Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was a physician and surgeon by career, after graduating from the University of Manitoba.[2]
Preceded byWilliam Gilbert Weir
Succeeded bySiegfried Enns
Born24 June 1912
Died9 November 1978 (aged 66)[1]
George Clark Fairfield | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Portage—Neepawa | |
| In office June 1957 – April 1962 | |
| Preceded by | William Gilbert Weir |
| Succeeded by | Siegfried Enns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 June 1912 |
| Died | 9 November 1978 (aged 66)[1] |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Stella Madill (m. 10 September 1938 – 9 Nov 1978)[2] |
| Profession | physician, surgeon |
He was first elected at the Portage—Neepawa riding in the 1957 general election and re-elected for a second term in the 1958 election, serving in the 23rd and 24th Parliaments. He served as a backbench supporter of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's government. After finishing his second term, Fairfield did not campaign for further terms in federal office.
