Visitation and funeral arrangements have been finalized for Strathroy-Caradoc Mayor Mel Veale who died of a suspected heart attack on Friday night.
Public visition is scheduled for: Monday September 6th 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Tuesday September 7th 2:00-4:00 PM at the Caradoc Community Centre, 116 Lions Park Drive, Mount Brydges. Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday, September 7th from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Council and staff visitation
A private family funeral will be held on Wednesday.
After being Reeve of the Township of Caradoc for three consecutive terms, Veale became Mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc when it amalgamated in 2001. He'd held the position ever since. He was seeking re-election in the municipal vote October 25th.
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