Tribute has been paid to former Inverclyde councillor Gerry Dorrian following his passing at the weekend.
Gerry proudly served his constituents in Branchton, Braeside, Larkfield, Inverkip and Wemyss Bay for 15 years, from 2007 until 2022, a statement from the council said.
During his time with the local authority, he was chair of the general purposes board and vice convener of the health and social care committee.
The council said the Labour politician had a “genuine interest” in supporting local veterans and as such also took up the role of armed forces champion.
Council leader Stephen McCabe said: “Gerry had a good relationship with all his fellow councillors, regardless of their political persuasion, and will be sorely missed.
“On behalf of the council and people of Inverclyde, I send my condolences to Gerry’s wife Anne and his family.”
Martin McCluskey, Labour MP for Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West, said he was “so sorry” to hear of Gerry’s death.
He added in a post on social media: “Gerry served as the councillor for the Inverclyde South West ward for 15 years from 2007 to 2022.
“He was an incredibly hardworking councillor and even after stepping down was still campaigning on issues that were important to him and the wider community.
“He was a great support…My thoughts are with his whole family as they mourn his loss.”
