Community mourns the passing of former Elizabethtown-Kitley Mayor

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Funeral and wake details will be shared at a later date

Former Warden of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

The community is in mourning after learning about the passing of former Elizabethtown-Kitley Township Mayor, Jim Pickard.

MPP of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand-Islands and Rideau Lakes, Steve Clark had this to say about the former Mayor.

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Clark says Pickard's leadership skills were invaluable.

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Clark took to social media to express his gratitude for Pickard's efforts that had a positive impact on communities throughout Eastern Ontario.

Wake and funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.

Story by Harper Cotie

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