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By Emma Draper - Local Democracy Reporter

Arbory and Rushen Commissioners have paid tribute to former member Brian Rae MBE who has died.

 

The authority has described him as ‘a hardworking, committed, intelligent, caring and witty man’ who served the community ‘for so many years in so many ways’.

 

In a statement published on Facebook they add: “He served as a commissioner for Arbory Parish Commissioners, a role which included positions on various boards.

 

“His services to Laa Columb Killey and Royal British Legion Colby Branch were more due to ‘passion’ for the causes than a sense of duty.

 

“If you bumped into Brian whilst he was out walking the dog, he was always interested in local news and fed back issues he had spotted.

 

“Our sincerest condolences are extended to his wife Judy, his family and many, many friends and colleagues who will feel his loss at this time.”

 

Brian died peacefully at his home in Colby on Monday morning (10 October), surrounded by his family.

 

Tim Glover, MHK for Arbory, Castletown and Malew, also paid tribute to Brian.

 

He said: “A pillar of our community sadly gone. I valued and will really miss his words of wisdom.

 

“Sincerest thoughts with Judy and his family – as well as his large number of friends far and wide.”

 

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