Kenneth R. Thomson

Background

Thomson, Kenneth R. was born on September 1, 1923 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Fleet.

Education

Student, Upper Canada College, Toronto Bachelor, Master of Arts, U. Cambridge, England, 1947.

Career

With editorial department, Timmins Daily Press, England, 1947; with advertising department, Cambridge (Galt) Reporter, 1948-1950; general manager, Cambridge (Galt) Reporter, 1950-1953; owner, Thomson Newspapers, Toronto, since 1953. Chairman, board directors Thomson Corporation, The Woodbridge Company Ltd. President, board directors Thomson Works of Art Ltd.

Achievements

• Kenneth R. Thomson has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With Royal Canadian Air Force, World World War World War II. Member Granite Club, Hunt Club, National Club, Toronto Club, York Club, York Downs Club.

Interests

• Avocations: collecting paintings and works of art, walking.

Connections

Son of Lord Thom; married Nora Marilyn Lavis, June 1956. Children:David Kenneth Roy, Peter John, Taylor Lynne.

Father:

Lord Thomson Thomson

Spouse:

Nora Marilyn Lavis

child:

Taylor Lynne Thomson

child:

Peter John Thomson

child:

David Kenneth Roy Thomson