The Wellington County Library is the beneficiary of a generous donation by resident who died two years ago.
A donation of $257,640.40 was made from the estate of Jon Gregg Murray of Fergus.
County councillor and library board chair Mary Lloyd made the announcement during Thursday’s inaugural council meeting.
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“Mr. Murray’s donation will help to ensure that special outreach will continue bringing the services to our residents where they live in care facilities,” Lloyd said in a statement.
According to a news release, Murray was a resident of the Caressant Care retirement home in Fergus and an avid user of the library’s outreach services.
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The county said that inspired him to leave a portion of his estate to the library.
They said the funds will be used to make enhancements to the library system.
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