August 13, 1933 – September 12, 2022, It is with great sadness that the family of Michael George DeGroote announces his recent passing almost a month after his 89th birthday. In 1959 he purchased Laidlaw Transport Ltd.
A small trucking company based in Hagersville, Ontario. Under his direction, Laidlaw expanded past trucking by entering the solid waste and school bus industries. By the mid-1970s Laidlaw was a large and successful business, and DeGroote had personally become wealthy enough that he was able to purchase the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was the last owner of the Tiger-Cats to make a profit from the team.
Michael DeGroote wife
Michael DeGroote was once married to Carrie. Unfortunately, Mrs. DeGroote is a woman of secrecy. As a result, her whole identity is a mystery. Also, it is unknown when the couple tied the knot and how they first crossed paths.
Michael DeGroote children
Michael was a proud father to four children, Gary (Laurie) DeGroote, Joni Tipping, Tim DeGroote, and Michael Jr. (Carrie) DeGroote. A devoted grandfather to 12 grandchildren
Michael DeGroote parents
DeGroote was born in Belgium to Flemish parents and immigrated to Canada with his parents when he was 14 years old. He left school in Grade 9 to help his family by working in the tobacco fields near Tillsonburg, Ontario.
Michael DeGroote siblings
There is no information on the internet showing whether he has siblings or was born as an only child.
