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*Recipient of the [[Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal]] in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |last1=General |first1=Office of the Secretary to the Governor |title=Recipients |url=https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients?filter_name=lovell&city_custom=oshawa |website=The Governor General of Canada |date=11 June 2018}}</ref>
*Recipient of the [[Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal]] in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |last1=General |first1=Office of the Secretary to the Governor |title=Recipients |url=https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients?filter_name=lovell&city_custom=oshawa |website=The Governor General of Canada |date=11 June 2018}}</ref>
*Recipient of the [[125th Anniversary of the Confederation_of_Canada_Medal]] in 1992.
*Recipient of the [[125th Anniversary of the Confederation_of_Canada_Medal]] in 1992.
*Recipient of the [[Queen_Elizabeth_II_Silver_Jubilee_Medal]] in 1977.
*Recipient of the [[Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee_Medal]] in 1977.
*Recipient of [[The_Scout_Association]] [[Silver_Wolf_Award_(The_Scout_Association)]] in 1977.
*Recipient of [[The Scout Association]] [[Silver Wolf Award (The Scout Association)]] in 1977.
*Oshawa Walk of Fame inductee in 2016 alongside [[Stephen_Poloz]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Oshawa’s most distinguished to be honoured Thursday, November 3 |url=https://www.oshawa.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx?feedId=0e765813-d33e-4ba5-b464-3e0fff61eab4&newsId=4b9731af-63da-4cfc-9a5a-08b5f25fd9b5 |accessdate=19 December 2019 |work=City of Oshawa |language=en}}</ref>,<ref>{{cite news |title=Shirley Harmer, Stanley Lovell and Stephen Poloz to join Oshawa Walk of Fame |url=https://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/6837717-shirley-harmer-stanley-lovell-and-stephen-poloz-to-join-oshawa-walk-of-fame/ |accessdate=19 December 2019 |work=DurhamRegion.com |date=2 September 2016 |language=en-CA}}</ref>
*Oshawa Walk of Fame inductee in 2016 alongside [[Stephen_Poloz]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Oshawa’s most distinguished to be honoured Thursday, November 3 |url=https://www.oshawa.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx?feedId=0e765813-d33e-4ba5-b464-3e0fff61eab4&newsId=4b9731af-63da-4cfc-9a5a-08b5f25fd9b5 |accessdate=19 December 2019 |work=City of Oshawa |language=en}}</ref>,<ref>{{cite news |title=Shirley Harmer, Stanley Lovell and Stephen Poloz to join Oshawa Walk of Fame |url=https://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/6837717-shirley-harmer-stanley-lovell-and-stephen-poloz-to-join-oshawa-walk-of-fame/ |accessdate=19 December 2019 |work=DurhamRegion.com |date=2 September 2016 |language=en-CA}}</ref>


Revision as of 15:30, 24 December 2019

Stanley Edwin Lovell
Born(1927-01-26)January 26, 1927
Enniskillen, Ontario, Canada
DiedJune 27, 2010(2010-06-27) (aged 83)
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Alma materUniversity of Toronto
Occupation(s)President and CEO of Lovell Drugs (1971-2000)
SpouseWilma Curtie Down Lovell
Childrenthree children, Diana, Arthur and Linda

Stanley Edwin Lovell (January 26, 1927 – June 27, 2010) was a prominent businessperson and philanthropist of Oshawa, Ontario.[1]

Background

Stanley Lovell was the second generation owner of Lovell Drugs succeeding his father, Edwin Arthur Lovell, and brother Everett Arthur Lovell. The Lovell family’s involvement in the drug store business began in 1909 and expansion to multiple locations in Eastern Ontario followed. Stanley Lovell joined the family business in 1947 becoming President of Lovell Drugs in 1971 until his retirement in 2000.[2] His children, Arthur Lovell and Diana Lovell Kirk continue to run the family business through the third generation making Lovell Drugs the oldest, independent drug store chain in Ontario.[3]

Stanley Lovell and family have a long history of commitment to financially supporting and contributing to growth in the Oshawa community including a large charitable contribution to the Capital Campaign for the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 2006.[4],[5]

Education

Stanley Lovell graduated from the University of Toronto in 1947.[6]

Career

Business: President and CEO of Lovell Drugs 1971-2000.[7]

Philanthropy

Education initiatives:

  • Trustee of the Oshawa Board of Education from 1962-1969 serving as chairman in 1966 and 1967.[8]
  • First chairman of the Ontario County Board of Education from 1969-1970.[9]
  • Member of the [[Durham College] board of governors from 1968-1976.[10]

Scouting:

  • President of the Oshawa Scouts Association from 1961-1962.
  • President of the [[Scouting and Guiding in Ontario#Presidents of the Provincial Council for Ontario[4]]] from 1972-1974.[11]
  • Vice-President of the National Scouts Association in 1973-1976.
  • The Scout Association Silver Acorn Award recipient in 1960.
  • Silver Wolf Award (The Scout Association) recipient in 1977.[12]

Health Care:

  • Member of the Oshawa General Hospital board of governors from 1958.[13] The Chairman of the Oshawa General Hospital board of governors from 1971-1976 and made a Life Governor of the Oshawa General Hospital in 1989.
  • Member of the board of directors of the Ontario_Hospital_Association 1976-1986.

Awards

Personal Life

Lovell was married to Wilma Curtie Down Lovell for 59 years and they have three children, Diana, Arthur, and Linda, that reside in Oshawa, Ontario.

References

  1. ^ "Oshawa loses business leader with death of Stanley Lovell". DurhamRegion.com. 30 June 2010. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Lovell Drugs - About Us". lovelldrugs.com.
  3. ^ "Lovell Drugs celebrates 100th anniversary". DurhamRegion.com. 21 April 2009. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Lovell family gives generously to UOIT". news.ontariotechu.ca. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  5. ^ Szekely, Reka (15 March 2012). "Lovell Drugs sponsors Oshawa Legends Centre pool". DurhamRegion.com. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  6. ^ Torontonensis, 1947. Toronto : Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto [etc.] 1947. p. 61,78. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  7. ^ "Lovell Drugs - About Us". lovelldrugs.com.
  8. ^ Legree, Brian (January 28, 1998). "Stan Lovell Has Been At the Heart of Oshawa Since 1951". Oshawa This Week. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  9. ^ Legree, Brian (January 28, 1998). "Stan Lovell Has Been At the Heart of Oshawa Since 1951". Oshawa This Week. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  10. ^ Legree, Brian (January 28, 1998). "Stan Lovell Has Been At the Heart of Oshawa Since 1951". Oshawa This Week. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  11. ^ "Scouting and Guiding in Ontario". Wikipedia. 25 October 2019.
  12. ^ History, Local; Oshawa, Genealogy Librarian 65 Bagot Street; Ext 5253, On L1h 1n2 905-579-6111. "photo of Stan Lovell, Silver Wolf Award Recipient". news.ourontario.ca.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ Legree, Brian (January 28, 1998). "Stan Lovell Has Been At the Heart of Oshawa Since 1951". Oshawa This Week. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  14. ^ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor (11 June 2018). "Recipients". The Governor General of Canada.
  15. ^ "Oshawa's most distinguished to be honoured Thursday, November 3". City of Oshawa. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  16. ^ "Shirley Harmer, Stanley Lovell and Stephen Poloz to join Oshawa Walk of Fame". DurhamRegion.com. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
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