John Gras, a prominent chicken farmer from St. Marys, has died. He was 60.
The Chicken Farmers of Ontario marketing board wrote on its website that Gras was a “contributor to our industry in many ways” including chairing the District 3 committeemen’s team and he “has served his community in great ways over the years through a number of volunteer initiatives.
“We will miss his dedication and commitment to our collective industry, his willingness to work tirelessly on behalf the CFO farmer-members in his district, and his kind and graceful demeanour.”
The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary parish at 149 King St. N, St. Marys.
