Ramsey Town Commissioner have paid tribute to board member Wilf Young after he sadly passed away.
Mr Young first served on the Commissioners in 2002 and dedicated nearly 24 years to public service.
During his tenure, he held roles including Deputy Lead Member for Parks and Leisure and served on the Housing Committee.
He also represented Ramsey on the Northern Local Authorities Swimming Pool Board and Yn Chruinnaght Trust.
Respect
Deputy Chairman of Ramsey Town Commissioners, Sandra Cottam-Shea, paid tribute: “It is with great sadness that we, the Ramsey Town Commissioners, Officers and Staff, pay our respects to Mr. Wilf Young who has recently passed.”
She added: “Wilf was a commissioner for the best part of twenty-four years. Always true to his values, never shy of expressing his opinion and he leaves a legacy of great one-line statements that got his message across.
“His local knowledge of Ramsey, the Isle of Man, coastlines and her sea will rarely be matched, and I know that Wilf will be part of our glorious Manx folklore in future years. You will be missed Wilf, thank you for your service.”
The Commissioners have sent condolences to Mr Young’s family, friends and loved ones.