This year’s Drayton and Community Citizens’ Association annual meeting was held on June 13.
The next day, longtime member Jean Campbell passed away.
The association was just one of the many volunteer organizations Campbell participated in, organizers note. She joined the association as a member in 1979, became a director in 2005, and has served as its vice-president since 2013.
“Her passion for the community was evident in her actions. The Drayton and Community Citizens’ Association wish to express their sympathy to her family. They will remember Jean as a valuable member of the association but, most importantly, her dedication in making our community a better place to live,” officials state.
Donations to the association are being collected in Campbell’s honour by contacting the Dreisinger Funeral Home at 519-669-2207 or info@dreisingerfuneralhome.com.
About the association
In 1971, the Village of Drayton was in need of a medical facility. A group of residents decided to form the Drayton and Community Citizens’ Association in an effort to raise funds for the project. Their goal was accomplished in 1972 with the building of the Drayton Medical Clinic. In 1988, the association sold the clinic to its two doctors at the time for $120,000.
In the spirit of using these funds to the benefit of the local residents, the association made it their mission to support local groups and organizations. Each year an ad is placed in the Community News inviting written request for monetary support. The association has handed out donations totaling over $197,000.
This year funds were awarded to Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation, Mapleton Historical Society, New Life Counselling, Drayton Minor Hockey, and Mapleton Pre-School.
To become a member of the association, obtain information on receiving a donation, or to explore charitable giving opportunities contact Mary Downey at 519-638-2912 or maryjdowney@msn.com.
