Councillor for the ward of Arreton and Newchurch, Cllr Colin Richards, has died.
The farmer, councillor and school governor passed away over the weekend.
Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Cllr Dave Stewart has said:
“It is with extreme sadness that I have received the news of the death of Councillor Colin Richards.
“I have known and worked with Colin for some years on the council and he has for me been a man of great character and highly respected by all of us on the council. He has served the community of Arreton and Newchurch well and I am sure he will be missed by his local community.
“Finally I would wish to send my condolences to all his family at this very difficult time”.
