The spouse of SookeB次元官网网址檚 incoming chief administrative officer died unexpectedly due to a sudden illness on Sunday.

According to a , Kevin Taylor died at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.

His husband, Jeremy Denegar, was recently hired by the District of Sooke to become its new CAO.

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B次元官网网址淜evin has been an inspiration to our team, he was loyal to Lillooet in wanting perfection to reign, seeking the highest standards in governance and his vision for our Main Street was stunning. He was honest, smart and professional in his work. He was quick-witted, fun and kind in his life. He will be greatly missed.B次元官网网址�

The statement asked for privacy for Denegar and TaylorB次元官网网址檚 family.

Denegar and Taylor were hired in November 2019 at Lillooet, with Denegar as CAO and Taylor as the districtB次元官网网址檚 corporate and development services director.

Denegar was also EsquimaltB次元官网网址檚 information technology manager from 2007 to 2013 and director of corporate services for Summerland for six years.

According to a district official, DenegarB次元官网网址檚 start date as Sooke CAO on Sept. 5 may be postponed.

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