As myFM reported Goderich Mayor John Grace passed away suddenly on Tuesday in a boating accident.
Official reports say the accident happen on Lake St. Joseph, south of Pickle Lake and north of Thunder Bay.
A spokesperson with the OPP said that Grace’s boat capsized on the Lake, and he was reported missing around 11:30 AM, before his body was found roughly seven hours later.
myFM caught up with a friend and Deputy Mayor of Goderich Myles Murdock who says John accomplished a lot and was a special person.
Murdock explained the next steps Goderich council will have to undergo.
Official funeral arrangements have not been announced at this time.
Written by Rob Ross