In Memoriam: Jacques Lavigne of Intact Auto Insurance
Montreal, Quebec –– Jacques Lavigne, longtime member of Canada’s automotive aftermarket through Intact Auto Insurance, has died. He was 67. Lavigne died on September 14, 2021. He was an instrumental force in the creation of Intact Insurance’s Rely Shop network and an active member of the sector. The Lavigne family will be hosting a service […]
In Memoriam: Bob Greenwood of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre dies, 71
Surrey, British Columbia — The Canadian automotive aftermarket bids farewell to Bob Greenwood, 71, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre, who died of a heart attack in Surrey, B.C. last Thursday. This news was first reported by Auto Service World. A coach to many, Greenwood wielded a powerful voice in the automotive […]
In Memoriam: Remember aftermarket veteran Jack Kligman
Burlington, Ontario — The Canadian collision repair community joins together in sending off Jack Kligman, veteran of the automotive aftermarket, who died on August 18, 2021 at the age of 75. Jack Samuel Kligman spent more than 35 years in the automotive aftermarket working as National Sales Manager for six equipment manufacturers over his career. […]
In Memoriam: Richard Bannister, founder of RS Finishing Systems
Toronto, Ontario — Richard Bannister, the founder of RS Finishing Systems, passed away last Friday, August 13 with family by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Richard (Dick) Bannister was a well-known face in the industry, having come from Spraybake UK to Canada in 1986 and launching the Aurora, Ontario-based RS Finishing Systems […]
Mourning Maslack: John Maslack, founder of Maslack Supply dies at the age of 95
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 […]
In Memoriam: James David Power III, founder of J.D. Power
Toronto, Ontario — J.D. Power has announced the death of its founder and retired chairman, James David Power III, who died this weekend at the age of 89. “The world has lost a true pioneer and we have lost a visionary spirit that has continued to inspire, inform and galvanize our company’s growth for over 50 […]
In Memoriam: Rocco ‘Rocky’ DeLorenzo
Toronto, Ontario — Rocco ‘Rocky’ DeLorenzo, longtime member of Canada’s collision repair community and founder of Toronto’s Ryding Auto Body, has died. He was 86. Rocky’s auto body career began in 1960 as a body repair man at Allied Auto Paint, three years after immigrating to Canada from Italy. He obtained his body repair license […]
