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A plaque honouring
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Livingston's business interests grew to include
Canadian and international packaging and distribution services and also a florist shop, transportation services, a garage and a restaurant. In 1967 the company's corporate name was changed to Livingston Industries Limited and, in 1968, Livingston sold
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Windsor, Ontario and was an accomplished athlete throughout his youth and years at college. After graduating, he played on championship teams in the Detroit Baseball federation and was also courted by the
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Olympic trials where they defeated the university champions, the Western Mustangs. The Livvies, therefore, represented Canada at the
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Livingston had another consuming interest that he pursued in his retirement—real estate. He planned and built a gated community and golf club known as
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