Ronald C. Lister, a self-taught locksmith, started to work following the death of his father. He worked at everything from ditch-digging to painting & carpentry to office work & sales. During the second world war, Mr. Lister worked in a shell filling plant as a locksmith & safe expert in charge of locks and keys. At that time, you could say that he had found his calling. After the birth of their son in 1946, Ron Lister and his wife Pearl decided to invest their hard-earned money and take a chance in starting their own locksmith company. Mr. Lister spent endless hours at the shop in hopes of building a future for his new family. His hard work paid off and, today, his company Ronald C. Lister Canada Inc. has grown extensively and includes two offices located in Montreal and Ottawa. more... See more text