Sudbury, Ontario — John Maslack, the founder and owner of automotive and industrial supplier, Maslack Supply died at his Long Lake home on Aug. 12. He was 95.
From the humble beginnings of a 5,000 square foot facility with three employees, Maslack expanded his company to include 13 locations across Ontario, employing over 200 people.
Maslack built his Northern Ontario empire on the foundation that the customer always comes first.
With this ideology, Maslack Supply has served and supplied the automotive, industrial and refinishing industry for more than 60 years.
Aside from his outstanding reputation in the industry, Maslack will be forever remembered for his generosity.
He pioneered the Sudbury Memorial Hospital Foundation, served on the Sudbury Memorial Hospital Board of Governors and sponsored countless children’s sports teams.
Maslack has also been the recipient of numerous honours and awards. He was recognized with an AIA Distinguished Service Award in 2017; a Sudbury’s Sports Celebrity Hall of Fame award in recognition of his support of local youth teams; the Paul Harris Fellow Recognition for being an outstanding contributor to improving the community and quality of life and the 2012 Bell Business Excellence Award.
A private family service was held on Aug. 17 in Sudbury, Ont. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested for donations to be made to the Northern Cancer Foundation or All Nations Church.
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