Thomas Reid Bell

Background

Bell, Thomas Reid was born on June 13, 1923 in Montreal. Son of Finlay Turiff and Nora (O"Connor) Bell.

Career

With Dominion Textile Incorporated., Montreal, 1940, vice president marketing, 1963-1966, group vice president operations, 1966-1970, executive vice president, 1970-1973, president, chief operational officer, 1974-1977, president, chief Executive officer, 1977-1985, chairman, president, chief Executive officer, 1985-1989, chairman, 1989. Board directors Royal Trust Company, Sobeys, Incorporated., Swift Textiles Incorporated., Columbian Chemicals Canada Limited.

Achievements

• Thomas Reid Bell has been listed as a noteworthy textile company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, 1942-1945. Clubs: Mount Royal, Montreal Badminton and Squash.

Interests

• Golf; skiing.

Connections

Married Anne-Marie Hammond, June 5, 1954. Children: Stephen, Ian, Brian, Paula, Carole.

Spouse:

Anne-Marie Hammond

child:

Carole Bell

child:

Brian Bell

child:

Ian Bell

child:

Stephen Bell

child:

Paula Bell