The County of Perth has introduced that former Warden Jim Aitcheson has handed away.
The county made the announcement in a information launch issued Friday morning, saying it discovered of his passing “with profound unhappiness.”
Aitcheson was first elected to workplace in 2006, when he was elected because the councillor for Downie Ward within the Township of Perth South. He served in that place till 2022 when he was elected the Mayor of Perth South.
In complete he served 13 years on Perth County Council, three of them as Warden (2019-2022). It was throughout his time as Warden that he led the county by way of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I had the pleasure of working with Jim as a fellow member of County Council and had the fortunate opportunity to work alongside him as Deputy Warden during his time as Warden of Perth County.” stated present Perth County Warden Rhonda Ehgoetz. “It has been an honour to work alongside him and his voice and presence will be greatly missed around the Council table.”
Along with serving the neighborhood on council, Aitcheson was additionally a member of the Optimist Membership of Downie. He had been with the membership since 1991 and was concerned within the building of the pavilion in St. Pauls Park in 1994. His service to the neighborhood earned him the Ontario Volunteer Service Award in 2010.
“He was immensely happy with his life in Perth South, the place he shared his life along with his spouse Lori and their youngsters Tracey, Kelly, and Greg,” an announcement from Perth South stated.
In honour of his life and repair to the neighborhood, the flag on the County Courthouse shall be lowered till the day of his funeral.
