Ron Joyce | |
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 Joyce in 2009 | |
| Born | Ronald Vaughan Joyce October 19, 1930 Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | January 31, 2019 (aged 88) Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur and Philanthropist |
| Known for | Co-founding Tim Hortons |
| Children | 7 |
Ronald Vaughan Joyce, CM (October 19, 1930 – January 31, 2019) was a Canadian entrepreneur and billionaire. He co-founded the Tim Hortons doughnut chain as Tim Horton's partner and first franchisee in 1964.
After the death of Tim Horton, Ron Joyce was instrumental in establishing the Tim Horton Children's Camps and the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. He received many awards and honours for his success in business and his extensive philanthropy. He was named as a member of the Order of Canada in 1992 in recognition of his dedication to underprivileged children and youth.