By Cindy Peterson
Lady Lake Announces Death of Commissioner John Gourlie
The Town of Lady Lake announced the passing of Commissioner John Gourlie.
Commissioner Gourlie was a native of Illinois. He lived in Florida as a child, later moved to Canada with his parents as a young teenager, and held dual citizenship.
He was first elected to the Town Commission in 2022 and was re-elected in November 2024. During his tenure, he served as the liaison to the Police Pension Board and the Lady Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
Throughout his life, Commissioner Gourlie worked in sales, as a welder, a quality control manager, and a plant manager. He also owned a mortgage company, bought and sold real estate, and held an auctioneer’s license. Most recently, he was employed at RoMac in the truss plant.
Commissioner Gourlie was well known among friends and neighbors for his musical abilities, including singing karaoke and playing guitar.
Originally from the small town of Berryville, Arkansas, Cindy has become a multimedia specialist in journalism, photography, videography, and video editing. She has a B.S. in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and produces Style Magazine's Sports Hub Podcast and the Healthy Living Podcast. She also produces for Beacon College’s Telly Award-winning PBS show, “A World of Difference.” When she isn’t working, Cindy loves traveling the National Parks with her husband , Ryan, and son, David, photographing wildlife.
