A life-long resident of Mississauga, John Holland was born in Lorne Park and spent most of his life in Port Credit, where he attended Port Credit High School.
John served as president of Mississauga Motors Ltd. in Port Credit before opening his own dealership, John Holland Chevrolet Ltd., in Burlington.
Beyond his business success, John gave back generously to his community. He served as a councillor and Deputy Reeve for the Town of Port Credit, and was a driving force behind the construction of the Port Credit Arena. As the first chair of the committee that raised funds and oversaw its building, John’s legacy lives on in this important community landmark. He later worked to have the arena recognized as a heritage site, and in 2017 was inducted into the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame for his efforts.
A dedicated parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church for his entire life, John served as a Eucharistic minister for 25 years and on the parish’s financial board for 50 years.
The City of Mississauga will lower its flags to half-mast on Friday, September 19 in his honour.
Our thoughts are with John’s family, friends, and all who were touched by his lifelong commitment to our community.