More people have been remembering a former councillor from Helston following news of his death last week.

Ron Edgcumbe died during the morning of Flora Day last Friday.

It is understood his passing follows a period of ill health.

Mr Edgcumbe, who previously worked at Flambards theme park, was a town councillor in Helston from 2016, up to the last local council elections in 2021.

During meetings he would speak up for the community of Helston, in particular pushing for strong policing in the town and championing health matters.

His daughter Hayley told the Packet: "My dad was a beloved dad, loving husband to his late wife Ruth – who he missed greatly since she passed in February of this year – dedicated son and brother, who will be greatly missed.

"He was always there for the ones he loved and someone who was always doing his best in life.

"We are very proud and lucky to have known him and had him in our lives."

Falmouth Packet: Ron Edgcumbe died on Flora DayRon Edgcumbe died on Flora Day (Image: Helston Town Council)

Mr Edgcumbe has also been remembered on the Packet website, where he was a regular contributor for many years.

One reader said: "Ron was my supervisor at Flambards for several years, and everyone who worked with and under him got on well with him.

"A hard worker with real social intelligence and lovely dry humour. A good man with a lovely family, who will be sadly missed."

Another wrote: "This is heartbreaking, my condolences to his family.

"He was a true bright light on this particular website, posting with a humour, humility and outrage in a great balance that few will ever match.

"Truly a loss to Helston and the community of the Packet. God bless."

And Gilly Zella Martin wrote: "I am so sorry to read this, my heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

"Ron and I debated on this website for many many years, some subjects on which we strongly agreed, and some on which we inevitably disagreed.

"I have missed his presence on the website, and in and around Helston. May he rest in peace."

Paying tribute on Wednesday, Helston mayor Tim Grattan-Kane said: "'On the morning of Flora Day I was saddened to hear that a former Helston town councillor, Ron Edgcumbe, had passed away after a battle with illness.

"Ron had been a councillor between 2016 and 2021. He held strong views and was very concerned for the future of Helston.

"I offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends at this time."