Sheldon H. Lush

SHELDON H. LUSH March 9, 1918 - February 8, 2011 Shelly left us peacefully just before his 93rd birthday on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 with Jackie and his sons Donald and David by his side. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Betty, in May 2003. He will be greatly missed by his children Don (Martha), JoAnne (Bob), Gwendolyn (Paul), Mary (David) and David (Brenda) and his 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, his many nieces and nephews and by his partner and soulmate Jackie. Shelly loved life. He spent many years at the cottage on Stoney Lake where he swam, canoed and taught his children how to swim and enjoy the great outdoors with all their cousins. He skied, golfed and travelled as often as he could. His business career was exemplary as was his commitment to his community. He was born in the east end of Toronto and received his early education at Malvern Collegiate Institute. Upon graduation in 1938 he joined Supreme Aluminum Industries Limited and began his business career as an apprentice tool maker. In 1960, he was appointed president and general manager, a position he held until 1972 when he was elected chairman and CEO. Shelly held this position until the company was sold in 1985. His philosophy of profit sharing and employee share ownership had a life changing effect on the lives of every employee. He was loved by his many employees and well respected by his many business associates. He was a founding member of the Board of Governors of Centennial College, Director and Vice Chairman of the Canadian Institute of Profit Sharing, Director and Treasurer of the Canadian Hardware & Housewares Manufacturers Association and inducted into their hall of fame in 1987. He was active in the Rotary Club of Scarborough, past director of the Scarborough YMCA, the Red Cross and lifetime member and director at the Scarborough Golf and Country Club, he was also a founding member of the Toronto Metro Zoo. He contributed to many charities, one of his favourite being Centenary Hospital, now the Rouge Valley Health System, which his father Harold Victor Lush was instrumental in founding in 1965. Shelly taught all who knew him the power of positive thinking no matter what the circumstance and to live each day as though it was your last. He made everyone he met smile and always said, 'Nothing endures but change'. There will be a celebration of his life at Scarborough Golf and Country Club on Sunday, April 10, 2011 starting at 12 noon until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice can be made in his name.