Township honours passing of longtime local councillor

ByBlackburn News

The Township of Georgian Bluffs have lowered flags to half mast in honour of the passing of former long-time councillor, Carol Barfoot.

The township shared that Barfoot passed away on December 12 following a battle with cancer. Barfoot was first elected to Georgian Bluffs Council in 1991. She was a longtime resident of the community, spending over four decades there, and she served over 28 years as a local elected official. She sat on all township committees, and had been an active member of the Kemble and District Lions Club, and the Sydenham Sportsmen Association. Early in 2022, Barfoot was given a Platinum Jubilee custom coin by MP Alex Ruff, an honour extended to outstanding individuals who make significant contributions to their community.

The township says the flags will remain at half mast until after the memorial service, which will be held at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home on Friday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation for one hour prior. The family would appreciate donations to the Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation, Salvation Army, or Chapman House Hospice as an expression of sympathy.

“Carol was a force in the community. Her dedication and great sense of humour had a positive impact on all of us who were lucky enough to know her. The rest of Council and myself are so privileged to have gotten to work with her and learn from her, and I know we will carry her spirit forward in our new term. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time” said Mayor Sue Carleton.


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