Bill Comrie

Canadian businessman (born 1950)

Theresa Comrie
(m. 1971; died 1990)
Roxanne Huisman
(m. 1994)
Children5, including Mike, Paul, and EricRelativesHilary Duff (ex-daughter-in-law)

William H. Comrie (born June 29, 1950) is a Canadian businessman.[1] He is the founder of The Brick, one of Canada's largest volume retailers of furniture, mattresses, appliances and home electronics.[2]

Early life

Comrie was born on June 29, 1950, in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.[3]

He played junior hockey with the Moose Jaw Canucks, a Chicago Blackhawks farm team, and later the Edmonton Oil Kings, but retired from hockey in 1968 to enter into the family furniture business following the death of his father Herb,[3] eventually turning down an invitation to a Blackhawks training camp.[2]

Personal life

Comrie is the father of professional ice hockey players Mike, Paul, and Eric Comrie.[2][4] He has a grandson named Luca through Mike's former marriage to Hilary Duff.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Live & Learn: Bill Comrie - Canadian Business". www.canadianbusiness.com. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Sandor, Steven (October 1, 2013). "Growing Up Comrie". Edify. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Canadian Home Furnishings Alliance
  4. ^ CANOE - SLAM! Sports - Columnists - Jones: Follow my leader[usurped]
  5. ^ "Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie Welcome a Son". CBS News March 22, 2012.

External links

  • The Brick Group
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