Tribute paid to former Thurso Community Council secretary Jean Lipa
TRIBUTE has been paid to former secretary of Thurso Community Council, Jean Lipa who has died at the age of 91. She was described as "a stalwart" of the organisation at this week's meeting by chairwoman, Thelma Mackenzie, who said that Mrs Lipa had been secretary for over two decades from 1996 until failing health resulted in her giving up the role six years ago.
"Jean was a stalwart of the Thurso Community Council and gave exemplary service over many years," said Mrs Mackenzie at Tuesday night's meeting.
The community council sent flowers to Mrs Lipa's funeral service and a sympathy card to the family.
Mrs Lipa, a mother, mother-in-law, granny and great-granny, died at the Pentland View Care Home in Thurso on Sunday, January 22. Her funeral took place on Wednesday.