HAROLD GORDON SHIPP

HAROLD GORDON SHIPP Passed away peacefully at Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga Hospital on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband to Margaret Shipp and the late June (Ingram) Shipp (2001). Loving father of Victoria H. Shipp and her husband Gary F. Colter, Catharine M. Shipp Wells and Gordon H. Shipp and his wife Deborah. Gramps to Darrell (Stacy Hill), Carolynne, Katelyn, Lauren, Meredith (Alexander Eaton), Corey, Harrison, Gavin, Paul and the late Carson. Great-Gramps of Reagan and Carter. Father-in-law of Bruce G. Wells. He will also be fondly remembered as Pops by his step-daughters Nina Chadraba, Maggie Ribeiro and her children Roberto, Rico; Scarlett Strati, her husband Frank and their children Vienna and Leila. He was a devoted, caring and loving family man as Captain of the "Shipp" fleet. It is hard to believe that anyone did more in 88 years, as he lived life to the fullest. Harold was a remarkable and unique person who brought happiness and positive feelings to many in all walks of life. After assuming the leadership of Shipp Corporation from his late father Gordon in 1968, Harold built a remarkable Mississauga-based family real estate business. The name "Shipp Built" has always been synonymous with the highest levels of trust, integrity and quality since 1923. Harold was a longtime General Motors dealer, operating the Applewood dealership for many years. His favourite car was a Cadillac, always pursuing the latest model, usually in the colour red. His marketing expertise was highlighted at one point by placing three cars on the top of Shipp model homes. For many years, Harold was a leading standardbred horse breeder and owner and served as a trustee of the Ontario Jockey Club. He experienced great joy in raising and racing horses at the highest level of competition. Harold's love of travel was without compare. He spent countless hours planning his next trip and recounting endless stories about his global adventures. Few, if any, could mention a place that Harold had not visited. Always dressed immaculately and appropriately, he was a champion of leading fashion and bright colours. Harold was a person of extreme generosity who contributed significantly to Trillium Health Partners and many other charitable causes. He provided leadership on many Trillium Health Partners fundraising campaigns, including one which supported the building of the Harold G. and June C. Shipp Stroke Centre. Harold was a Past President and Life Director of the Canadian Home Builders Association and the Toronto Home Builders Association. He was a Life Director of the U.S. National Association of Home Builders. He was a Trustee and Life Council Member of the U.S. Urban Land Institute and continued to attend all their annual conferences until last year. He was a Past President of the Mississauga Board of Trade, Kingsway Kiwanis Club, former Campaign Chairman of the United Way - Peel Region and Honorary Chair of Trillium Health Partners Foundation. Harold was Grand Prior of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta. He was a member of the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club and Granite Club for many years. Friends will be received at the Turner & Porter "Peel Chapel", 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (one block north of QEW), on Sunday, September 14, 2014 from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 11 o'clock at Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Etobicoke. Interment Springcreek Cemetery, Clarkson. As an expression of sympathy, the family would appreciate any remembrances be made to Trillium Health Partners Foundation.