A Prince Edward County farmer, who served as Member of Provincial Parliament from 1995-1999 has died.
On Thursday, Gary Fox died of cancer, just a few weeks short of his 79th birthday.
The well-known County resident was the MPP for the former riding of Prince Edward Lennox South Hastings.
He was a graduate of the University of Guelph in Advanced Agriculture.
He was also active in municipal politics as a councillor and Reeve of Sophiasburgh Township and in Prince Edward County Regional Council.
Details about his arrangements are expected to come at a later date.
Meanwhile Bay of Quinte riding MPP Todd Smith had this statement upon hearing of Gary Fox’s death.
Gary Fox was a strong voice for the people of Prince Edward County and agriculture in Ontario. He served as Reeve of Sophiasburgh Township and, later, as Member of Provincial Parliament for Prince Edward-Lennox-South Hastings from 1995-1999. While at Queen’s Park, he also served as chair of the PC Rural Caucus Advisory Committee. He loved his wife of 57 years, Lynn, their family, their farm, and their community. I will miss his candour, enthusiasm, and dedication to public service. My condolences to the Fox family and Gary’s many friends on his passing. My team is devastated by this news. Gary’s granddaughter Olivia worked at my Bay of Quinte constituency office and is now working at the Ministry of Energy.
