Stephen Kelly passed away over the weekend
Ramsey Town Commissioner Stephen Kelly has died after a long battle with illness.
In a tribute, the local authority said he was a Ramsey man 'through and through' and loved the town and its local sports teams.
It added that he took on the role as Lead Member for Works and Development and often commented of his 'frustration' that work undertaken by the commissioners wasn't always obvious to the public and restrictions placed on local authorities hampered its aims.
Chairman Rob Cowell said: “I am extremely saddened by the news of Mr Kelly’s passing over the weekend. He was a superb asset to Ramsey Town Commissioners and Ramsey as a whole.
"His passion to help people was clear, from the fire service to our boardroom, he was there for people in need.
"My sincere condolences go out to Mr Kelly’s family and friends at this time.”
Ramsey residents have been adding their own tributes on social media, with one commenting that the town had "lost a great man."
Stephen Kelly was elected to the board in the 2021 elections and represented the South Ward.
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