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Late Bayfield firefighter to be honoured this Friday

The Bluewater community will gather this Friday to celebrate the life of a volunteer firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty.

John Vanderhaar passed away unexpectedly last Saturday at the age of 46.

There will be a private family funeral, but the public is invited to the Bayfield Community Centre on June 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. for a Celebration of Life.

Words of remembrance will be shared at 3 p.m.

Donations to can be made to the Bayfield Fire Department, The Heart & Stroke Foundation, Children’s Health Foundation at London Health Sciences Centre , Bayfield Community Centre or a charity of your choice.

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