More details have surfaced about the death of Goderich Mayor John Grace.
OPP identified the 64 year old Mayor as the victim of a boating accident on Lake St. Joseph Wednesday, following reports a boater had gone out on the lake Tuesday morning and was 40 minutes overdue from returning.
Reports say a boat was found capsized on the lake, and the remains were found roughly seven hours later.
An official with the OPP detachment in Pickle Lake says the weather was windy Tuesday, likely creating waves five to six feet high.
The Town of Goderich issued a formal statement regarding Grace’s death late Wednesday morning.
“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,” the statement reads.
“John was committed to his family and the community. He was a man of the people through and through.”
Grace served as a councillor, Deputy Mayor, and Mayor of Goderich between 1998 and 2022, having filed papers to run for a second term as Mayor in the upcoming municipal election.
A moment of silence was held Wednesday morning by Huron County Council.
Mayor John C. GraceAlong with the community, Town Council and staff are mourning the loss of our Mayor and friend John…
Posted by Town of Goderich on Wednesday, August 10, 2022
