Statement announcing the death of Cllr Peter Crowe, the Mayor of Colchester

It is with great regret that Colchester Borough Council must inform residents that the Mayor, Cllr. Peter Crowe, has passed away today - Monday 15 September, 2008.

Elected as Colchester’s Mayor in May 2008, Peter has been a Conservative councillor for Birch and Winstree for 19 years.

A devoted family man; he was married to fellow councillor Margaret Fairley-Crowe for 43 years. Peter leaves behind three children and seven grand children.

Cllr Martin Hunt, Deputy Leader of the Council said: “We are all extremely saddened to hear the news of Peter’s death. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Margaret and the family at this very distressing time.

“Peter had a strong sense of duty towards his ward and in his position as Colchester’s Mayor. He was a modest man, friendly and fair to everybody across the council and he will be greatly missed.

“May I request that you respect his family’s privacy and please understand that no further statement will be made at this time.”

Cllr Robert Davidson, Leader of the Conservative group said: “It is with deep sadness that I, and, I am sure, all members of the Council, have learnt of the death of our Mayor, Peter.

Peter might have been born to be Mayor – he looked the part, the robes suited him admirably, and he conducted himself with a wonderful dignity befitting the office. Colchester has lost a man who would have made a superb Mayor, and whose year of office would undoubtedly have gone down in the annals as one of the great years.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.”

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Cllr Anne Turrell, Leader of the Council 07734906913

Cllr Martin Hunt, Deputy Leader of the Council 01206 514776

Cllr Robert Davidson 07973760344

Cllr Sonia Lewis 01206 579950