John Henry Robinson Molson (June 5, 1826 – May 28, 1897) was a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist.
In 1852, he entered into partnership with his father to conduct their separately owned brewing and distilling enterprises.
Other interests included the Montreal Street Railway, the City and District Bank and the Scottish Life Assurance Co.
His ashes were later placed in the Molson family vault at Mount Royal Cemetery.
In his will, John left $10,000 to Mount Royal Cemetery with his instructions: "For the erection and workings of a crematory furnace for the cremation of the dead.