Innisfil mayor-elect Kenneth Fowler has announced the death of his wife, Helen.
Fowler shared the news in a Facebook post Thursday afternoon, saying Helen, his wife of 28 years, had died earlier in the day.
Describing her as his "rock, my world, my partner in all things and my biggest cheerleader," Fowler said he was struggling to find the right words following her death.
He also asked for patience and understanding if he is absent or unable to respond to messages as he normally would while dealing with the loss.
"My world has shattered. My life has changed forever," Fowler wrote.
Fowler defeated incumbent Lynn Dollin in last month's municipal election and is preparing to take office as Innisfil's next mayor.
The swearing in of the new council is to take place on Nov. 18.
