Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Press Release
19th June 2009
Comhairle Sadness at Passing of Former Councillor
The Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has expressed deep sadness at the death of former Councillor Norman Macdonald.
Mr Macdonald, a former Police Inspector, died early today. He served on the Comhairle as a Councillor for the Obbe ward from 1994 to 1999. He was active in many community groups and also served on the Police Board.
Comhairle Convener, Alex MacDonald, said: “Our thoughts are with Norman’s family at this sad time. He was a respected and valued member of the Harris community who worked hard during his time on the Comhairle and in all the community roles he undertook. I and all his former colleagues are saddened by his passing.”
The flag is flying at half mast at the Comhairle Headquarters as a mark of respect.
Mr Macdonald’s funeral will take place at 12 noon at Manish Church on Tuesday 23rd June 2009.
Faireachdainn de fìor-bhròn an dèidh bàs fear a bha na Chomhairliche
Tha Neach-gairm Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar air faireachdainn de fìor bhròn a nochdadh as dèidh naidheachd bàis fear a bha na Chomhairliche, Tormod Dòmhnallach.
Chaochail Mgr Dòmhnallach, a bha na Neach-sgrùdaidh air a’ Phoileas, tràth an-diugh. Bha e na Chomhairliche airson Sgìre an t-Òb eadar 1994 agus 1999. Bha e gu mòr an sàs ann an iomadh buidheann coimhearsnachd agus bha e na bhall air Bòrd nam Poileas.
Thuirt Neach-gairm na Comhairle, Alex Dòmhnallach: “Tha sinn a’ nochdadh air cò-fhaireachdainn gu teaghlach Thormoid aig an àm dhuilich seo. Bha urram agus meas mhòr aig muinntir na Hearadh dhà agus dh’obraich e gu cruaidh nuair a bha e na Chomhairliche agus anns na diofar dreuchdan anns an robh e a’ sas as a’ choimhearsnachd. Tha mi fhìn, agus an luchd-obrach air fad air leth duilich mun naidheachd seo”.
Tha bratach na Còmhairle aig lethach air taobh a-muigh Prìomh Oifisean na Comhairle mar chomarra de urram.
Thèid an adhlachadh aig Mgr Dòmhnallach a’ cumail aig meadhan là air Dimàirt 23 Òg Mhìos aig Eaglais Mhanish.
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Nigel Scott
Communications Officer
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Tel: 01851 822622 (Work)
Tel: 07884 236103 (Mobile)
email: nscott@cne-siar.gov.uk
Ruairidh Maciver
Communications Assistant
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Tel: 01851 822615 (Work)
Tel: 07881 774601 (Mobile)
email: ruairidh.maciver@cne-siar.gov.uk
