Death of Ex-Councillor Edward Carrick
Published on:
31
August 2012
It is with the deepest sadness and regret that Clackmannanshire Council has to announce the death of former Councillor Eddie Carrick.
He passed away on Thursday, 30th August.
Ex-Councillor Carrick, prior to the local council elections in May 2012, held the post of Portfolio holder for Sustainability, among many positions over a long and distinguished political career.
A lifelong member of the Labour Party, Mr Carrick left the Party in December 2011 to become an independent councillor, ending an association with the Labour Party stretching back almost 40 years.
Standing as an Independent candidate at the elections in May this year, Mr Carrick, was unsuccessful in his bid to be re-elected as a councillor for the Clackmannanshire West ward.
Leading the tributes to ex-Councillor Carrick, Provost Tina Murphy said: "It is with great sadness that we have learned today that our former colleague and Councillor Eddie Carrick passed away yesterday.
"Eddie continued to serve his community during his illness, attending meetings while having treatment and he remained upbeat although he was well aware his time was limited. On behalf of all Councillors, Officers and Staff at Clackmannanshire Council, we send to his wife, family and friends our deepest sympathies at this sad time. R.I.P. Eddie."
Council Leader, Councillor Gary Womersley added: "Eddie was an enthusiastic Councillor with an obvious passion for his ward and brief. As a Councillor, Eddie transcended party politics in his promotion of various initiatives such as the naming of the Clackmannanshire Bridge and as such earned respect throughout the County.
"I very much enjoyed my all too brief period of working with Eddie, whose commitment to the area never faltered despite the challenges he faced through illness. I am pleased that in his last term as Councillor, Eddie accepted the role of Depute Provost, a role which meant a lot to Eddie, which I feel in small part tried to recognise Eddie's contribution to the area over the years. As with everyone who knew Eddie, my thoughts and regards go out to his family."