A little about John KellyJohn will be remembered first and foremost as a loving husband and family man. Kind, caring and always considerate. His family is in our thoughts now as they navigate the challenge of moving on without him and acknowledge all he accomplished during his time. My condolences to them all.
The region has lost a real gentleman of the business world and he will be greatly missed as he touched so many lives in various ways.
LinkedIn has this to say prior to his passing in the 'about' section.
John has 47 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience in the technology sector. One of Ottawa’s most respected serial entrepreneurs, John is co-founder of Murphy Business Ottawa and also President and CEO of Comfort Keepers, a home-care business he acquired in 2011. He is the former CEO of JetForm Corporation, and founded several businesses, including and among others SHL Systemhouse and NABU Network Corporation.
John is a board member of several private and public companies, as well as former chair of the United Way Ottawa Campaign, and former honorary chair of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. He is currently Chairman of the Community Advisory Board for the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC).
John has received many honors and awards including: Master Entrepreneur of the Year, Ontario (1997); CEO of the Year from the Ottawa Business Journal (1998); Civic Entrepreneur of the Year from the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (1999); Mentor of the Year Award from the province of Newfoundland (2000); Ottawa Business Man of the Year (2001); Chair of the United Way Campaign, Ottawa (2000); Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award from the Ottawa Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (2000). He was awarded the Governor General Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012) and the Ottawa Lifetime Achievement Award (2012). In May 2014, Kelly was honoured at the 29th Annual CATAAlliance Innovation Awards for his outstanding technological innovation and corporate leadership which has significantly expanded the frontiers of Canada's advanced technology industry. The award was sponsored by the Telfer School of Management of the University of Ottawa and was voted on by CATA members.
John holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Iona College, an Honours Law degree from the University of Ottawa, and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Ottawa.
Rest in peace John, the world is a better place because of your time here.