Ron Lenyk, whose penchant for giving back to the community made him Mississauga’s “king of volunteers” was described by political leaders and community activists as one of Mississauga’s most influential business leaders, community advocates and committed volunteers. The longtime publisher of the Mississauga News went on to become CEO of the Living Arts Centre, Mississauga’s prime entertainment complex in 2011. His community work touched every sector of life in Mississauga and he was recognized on many occasions for his passion and commitment to numerous organizations including induction into the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame this year. Ron Lenyk died on September 14th 2015 at age 68 after suffering from heart failure several weeks earlier.
