The North Huron Fire Department is in mourning with the loss of former Fire Chief Harley Gaunt who passed away on March 12th at 81 years old.
The fire department says Harley put in over six decades of work to the fire service starting his career in 1964.
Harley served as Fire Chief for the Wingham Fire Department and looked over both the Wingham and Gorrie stations until 1986 when he retired.
Harley was a key player in the formation of the Howick Fire Department which began serving in 1984 starting with thirteen firefighters and now to 22 today.
A celebration of life will take place on March 22nd from 1-4pm at the Wingham Fire Hall.
