Murray Koffler | |
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Born | Murray Bernard Koffler January 22, 1924 |
Died | November 5, 2017 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | (aged 93)
Alma mater | University of Toronto |
Occupation(s) | Pharmacist, businessman, and philanthropist |
Known for | Founder of Shoppers Drug Mart and the Koffler Centre of the Arts |
Spouse | Marvelle Koffler[1] |
Children | Leon Koffler (son) Tiana Koffler Boyman (daughter) Theo Koffler (daughter) Tom Koffler (son) Adam Koffler (son)[1] |
Awards | Order of Canada Order of Ontario |
Murray Bernard Koffler OC OOnt (January 22, 1924 – November 5, 2017) was a Canadian pharmacist, businessman, and philanthropist. He was best known for founding the Canadian pharmacy chain Shoppers Drug Mart, establishing the Koffler Centre of the Arts, co-founding the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, and as an initial investor, co-founder and partner in Four Seasons Hotels.