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]
Bill Comrie | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 29, 1950 |
| Known for | Founding The Brick |
| Spouses | Theresa Comrie (m. 1971; died 1990)Roxanne Huisman (m. 1994) |
| Children | 5, including Mike, Paul, and Eric |
| Relatives | Hilary Duff (ex-daughter-in-law) |
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]