A former city councillor and long-time educator has died.
The City of Timmins says municipal flags are being lowered in memory of Pat Bamford. They will stay lowered until Friday, May 8.
“It is with deep sadness that we learned of Pat’s passing yesterday,” said Timmins Mayor George Pirie in a news release. “Pat served our community with true dedication and commitment for many years, and he will certainly be missed by all who knew him. We would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this truly trying time, and it is our hope that all those grieving will find ways to connect, remember and celebrate the truly wonderful man he was.”
Bamford had a 35-year career in education, the last 10 of which were in administration at Roland Michener Secondary School.
After retiring, he represented Ward 4 in Porcupine on Timmins council for 12 years. He ran in the last municipal election, however Coun. John Curley won the ward seat.
"He was thoroughly involved in the development of the new Whitney Fire Hall as part of the Northern College Integrated Emergency Services Complex, as well as upgrades to the East End sanitary system. He was also integral in securing financial support for the Connaught Museum," reads the city news release.
As a councillor, Bamford sat on a number of boards, including the Timmins and District Hospital, Timmins Economic Development Corporation, the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board, and the Golden Manor Committee of Management.
