He was the Paisley area’s civic leader between 1999 and 2003 and respected across party lines.
Tributes poured in for a former Renfrewshire provost – described as a “lovely gentleman” – after elected members were informed of his passing.
“He and I represented Foxbar when it was single member wards, and we quickly became friends and colleagues, helping each other out in our constituencies – something that was quite unusual in local politics in 1999! Download the free Renfrewshire Live app today Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.
There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.“He was an instantly recognisable character, with his own dapper fashion sense and his distinctive polished appearance, and he had such a great sense of humour when he let his guard down with people. John was married in 1961 and he and his wife moved into a room and kitchen – with an outside toilet – in Sutherland Street, Paisley. Eight years later, he joined the Labour party.
John fought long and hard for a Johnstone bypass – and achieved his goal when work started on the £18 million project in 1985. He was also instrumental in getting a ring road built through the centre of Paisley.
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