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Scot Young
May 2nd, 1935 - July 10th, 2023
May 2nd, 1935 - July 10th, 2023
Forever in Our Hearts
Scot Young was born Ronald Alexander William Wallace Young in Glasgow, Scotland in 1935. From a very early age he was never content to follow the path that was expected of him, leaving school and starting his own farming and scrap iron business when he was only 15 years old. His entrepreneurial spirit didn’t stop here though - it carried him all the way to Toronto, Canada where at the age of just 19, he started a company that would grow to become a multinational industry leader.
As the founder of SYR, Scot Young was a pioneer in the cleaning industry. A true inventor at heart, Mr Young started his career in 1954 with one goal in mind: to revolutionise the professional cleaning market, and this is a mission he surely achieved. His tireless dedication to his work took him all around the world, from the UK to Canada, from cleaning floors himself for 74 cents an hour, to the honour of being awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation in 2002.
Scot Young will be remembered for his commitment not only to his job but to the people around him. Mr Young believed that ordinary people can achieve great success. He created a culture at SYR of teamwork and open communication, valuing the contributions of each person. His enduring legacy lives on in SYR’s success today, and he is leaving at the reins a new generation: his daughter, Lee Ann Young, SYR’s current Global CEO, 2 granddaughters and great grandchild, who carry on his passion and dedication to the business.
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Miss Heather J Gordon
I'd just like to say I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Young, I worked with him and alongside him closely in 2013-2015 in Lye until I'd left to start a family, I will never forget Mr Youngs reaction to the news when I told him I was pregnant as he knew and believed I would go far in life. He would always be grateful for a lovely cup of tea (he always said I made the best ones). He was so kind, generous, caring, loving and happy. I know his daughters mean the absolute world to him. Mr Young always believed in giving people a chance in business. He was like a 2nd father to me, he treated me ever so well and as a boss he was the best boss you could ever ask for in life. He was a very successful, ambitious, inspirational man who's work and family clearly meant everything to him, he was clearly hard working from such a young age and he succeeded. I remember he wanted to write an autobiography/a book about his life when I was working under him. I thought this was an amazing thing to do with the life he lived within his career and growing up. I'm so proud of Mr Young and he will forever have a place in my heart and will never be forgotten ever. I am saddened to hear he is no longer with us as he made such a great impact on mine and any one else's life or anyone who was involved with him. He was a very outspoken gentleman. I wish his family and my old work colleagues all the best in the future. Mr Young was and will always be a legend who entered this world and its sad to hear he is gone. I really hope and wish his family well, especially his daughters, they had such an amazing father and still do. Rest in peace Mr Young. Love Always, Heather Gordon x
Damon Jones
So a sad loss and many people will miss him .As a 18 year old lad mr young took me on at his company in lye giving me the cofidence and support that i have used ever since his help in 1989 .It wasnt ɔong after meeting him that he gave me the chance at a young age to progress in his company at one point being asked if i would like to go to canada,visiting glasgow and travelling the country and supervising the warehouse at a young age .Thankyou mr young .And to his daughter im sure your very much like your father and i wish you well .your dad was amazing
Dale Coley
Sadly we have lost a true legend, he was an inspiration to the cleaning industry and a true leader. I have had the pleasure to work directly alongside Mr Young, he has left me with some invaluable memories. I will always recall one meeting he called and he told us all the Robots were coming, they would take over and clean independently. This was around 10+ years ago. Everybody kind of looked at each other to think "what is he talking about", if only we shared the vision that Mr Young had because he was right. My full condolences to the Young family, my thoughts are with you at this tragic time. RIP Mr Young x
BOB RITCHIE
Dear Kim and Lee Ann, just wanted to say how sorry we are to just find out about your Dad's passing. We will never forget the fun we had at your house with your Mom and Dad, those days are truly remembered. Hope all is well with you and God Bless you. Bob, Cathy and Brett Ritchie Grand Valley!
Delia Cannings
Mr Scot was an inspirational giant within the Cleaning Industry. I was so lucky to have observed his teachings and indeed enjoyed his many welcomed interruptions when I was teaching as he shared wisdom knowledge and passion with students . On a personal note Mr Young took a keen interest in my career and was instrumental in providing advice which set me on the right path . Mr Young will be missed by many, however one thing is for sure Heaven will be spotless as he weaves his way around the edges the ledges, the highs the lows, the corners and the crevices , the nooks and the crannies' promoting the SYR Brand. RIP my friend , mentor and all round wonderful man. Condolences to the family . Gone but will never be forgotten Deliax
Russell Kendzior
I met Scott approximately 9 years ago at his offices near Birmingham. He was a true entrepreneur and product innovator. Scott was kind enough to provide me with a caseload of his book "Crisis in Cleaning" which we still promote to this day. His legacy lives on. Russ Kendzior President NFSI
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