Friends and family have paid tribute to former Crewe and Nantwich borough councillor John Beech who has died.
John served on several public bodies during a distinguished career, representing the Acton ward of Nantwich for 14 years.
He died aged 83 on February 23. Friends and family packed out his funeral at St Mary’s Church in Acton yesterday (March 7).
John also served his parish of Acton, Edleston and Henhull for many years.
Willaston and Rope ward Cllr Brian Silvester knew him well.
Cllr Silvester said: “John was a first class councillor who always worked really hard for the residents and the community he represented and lived in all his life.
“He represented the Acton Ward from 1995 until Local Government re-organisation in 2009, when he retired.
“During his 14 years as a borough councillor he was always re-elected with a very large majority, showing the very high esteem he was held by his constituents.
“He served for a period as the chief whip of the Conservative Group and represented the council on numerous bodies like the local sports council, the Nantwich Museum Trust and the Cheshire Association of Parish Councils.
“He also served as a school governor. John was a very long serving member of Acton Parish Council. I pay tribute to his long record of public service. John was a lovely man who was liked by all.
“I would like to pass on my condolences and sympathy to his wife Betty, his family and many friends. He will be sadly missed.”
Stephen O’Brien, MP for Eddisbury, said: “John’s work as a councillor over 14 years was in the highest tradition of true representation and he worked tirelessly to represent his constituents.
“We worked together on a number of campaigns such as the speed restriction in Acton but above all John was a true family man and a gentleman which is how I shall remember him.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Betty, and his family at this sad time.”
(pic courtesy of Stephen O’Brien MP)
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