Michael Stanton

Michael Stanton passed away on July 2, 2026, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at the age of 85. Born on April 10, 1941, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Marion and Meyrick Stanton, he was the eldest of seven children. Michael is survived by his siblings Sandra Achilles, Doreen Ramsey, David Stanton, and Doug Stanton, and was predeceased by his brothers Meyrick and Philip. He was a devoted husband to Anne Stanton for over 36 years and father to Joanne Stanton Hassler and Richard Stanton, as well as stepfather to several children. Michael was also a proud grandfather and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his previous wife Hazel Stanton, son-in-law Robert Hassler, and step-granddaughter Billie Sue Boudreau. Michael founded Maston Transfer, a trucking business in Saskatoon, and was a devoted member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church and Alcoholics Anonymous. The family thanks the staff at Oliver Lodge, Palliative Home Care, Hospice at Glengarda, and Dr. K. Roelene for their care. Michael donated his body to the University of Saskatchewan for medical education, and his cremated remains will be interred at Woodlawn Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held in the fall of 2026, and donations in his memory may be made to Oliver Lodge or Glengarda Hospice.