Tributes after passing of ex Knaresborough Mayor who 'gave her time for so many years to help others'
Tributes have been paid to a true “stalwart of the local community” after the passing of a three-times Knaresborough Mayor.
Serving for more than 30 years on the Town Council as an independent member, Eileen Ferguson was the Mayor of Knaresborough on three occasions, in 1983, 1992 and 1995.
In addition to her involvement on the Town Council she was also active on various committees including Bebra Town Twinning, Knaresborough Civic Society, The Royal British Legion, Knaresborough Relief in Need and Age Concern Knaresborough.
News of her passing away peacefully at the age of 94 at Peacock Manor Nursing Home in Whixley was met with fulsome tributes.
Local businessman and civic figure Philip Allot, who served on the Knaresborough Town Council alongside Mrs Ferguson said: “Eileen was a stalwart of the local community who gave her time for free.
"She was a passionate town advocate and supporter of all things Knaresborough.
"For many years she lived on Stockwell Drive, Knaresborough and always had people coming to see her with local problems, which she worked hard to resolve for them.
"She had a great sense of humour, and her smile and warmth brightened up many a cold civic Sunday morning.”
A funeral service will be held at St John The Baptist Church Knaresborough on Monday, June 15 at noon, followed by a private cremation.
Family flowers only, donations in memory may be given to Knaresborough Age Concern or The British Heart Foundation for which a collection box will be provided at the service.