G. Allan Burton

George Allan Burton DSO ED CM (20 January 1915 – 10 May 2002) was a Canadian businessman who served as president and chairman of Simpsons.^[1] Additionally, he served as commanding officer of the Governor General's Horse Guards, part of Canada's household division.^[2] Burton was a notable corporate director in Toronto in the 1960s and 1970s.^[3] He became chairman of Simpsons in 1968 and in 1978 was responsible for the company's sale to the Hudson's Bay Company. He died on 10 May 2002 at age 87.

Born(1915-01-20)20 January 1915

Toronto, Ontario

Died10 May 2002(2002-05-10) (aged 87)

Hamilton, Ontario

EducationUniversity of Toronto (1933–35)

Spouse(s)

Audrey Caro Syer

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(m. 1938; died 1975)​

Betty Kennedy

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(m. 1976)​

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G. Allan Burton
Born	(1915-01-20)20 January 1915 Toronto, Ontario
Died	10 May 2002(2002-05-10) (aged 87) Hamilton, Ontario
Education	University of Toronto (1933–35)
Spouse(s)	Audrey Caro Syer ​ ​ (m. 1938; died 1975)​ Betty Kennedy ​ (m. 1976)​

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