Two prominent Thunder Bay business leaders died in January.
Jim McCauley, 58, died suddenly while visiting family in southern Ontario. McCauley was an owner of five McDonald's restaurants in Thunder Bay. He was a generous contributor to many charities. He received numerous business awards throughout his life, including the 1996 Chamber of Commerce Award for Employer of the Year.
Bill Roll, 56, died unexpectedly in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Roll, worked for more than 30 years in forestry. Most recently he was Bowater's manager of forestry and government affairs. The Canadian Institute of Forestry honoured Roll with the Tree of Life Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made superior and dedicated contributions to sustainable forest resource management and forest renewal.
