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Hilary Weston, Retail Leader and Philanthropist, Dies at 83

Her pioneering role in retail paved the way for decades of philanthropy that has since delivered almost $150 million in grants through her family foundation.

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November 12, 2012 - TORONTO, ON: Hilary Weston at the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust for Nonfiction Gala held at the TELUS Centre for Performing and Learning, Koerner Hall, in Toronto. Photo by Della Rollins for the Globe and Mail
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Overview

  • Hilary Weston died at age 83 in England, where she had lived in recent years.
  • Irish and Canadian leaders, including Tánaiste Simon Harris, praised her distinguished service and philanthropy.
  • She played a key role in building Penneys and Brown Thomas and served as deputy chair of Holt Renfrew and director at Selfridges.
  • As Ontario’s 26th lieutenant governor, she championed volunteerism, women and youth in public life.
  • Through the Ireland Fund of Canada and The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation, she has overseen nearly $150 million in grants across Canada, Ireland and the U.K. since 2021.