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Mayor John C. Grace

Along with the community, Town Council and staff are mourning the loss of our Mayor and friend John C. Grace. John served as Councillor and Deputy Mayor for 17 years and as Mayor from 2018 to present.

The Town acknowledges John’s devotion and contributions to the Town of Goderich. John enhanced the fabric of the Town and enriched the lives of many, far beyond our community.

John was committed to his family and the community. He was a man of the people through and through.

John was a strong leader and decision maker, who worked tirelessly for the Town of Goderich. John helped to navigate the community through the 2011 F3 Tornado and the rebuilding of the downtown, and most recently provided leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic, along with many other challenges that Goderich has faced. He was integral in so many projects and initiatives, including the Maitland Recreation Centre and the Maitland Valley Medical Centre, and was passionate on environmental and social issues. We acknowledge his immense contributions, his admirable personality, and his ability to connect and share commonality with so many.

John was a bright light, and he will be dearly missed.

Our sincere condolences go out to John’s wife Wendy, their three boys, daughter-in-law, and grandson.