On Saturday morning, Cllr David Carr, who has represented Rainham North on Medway Council since 2007, suddenly passed away.
During his time on Medway Council, Cllr Carr sat on more committees than any other councillor, served as part of the Cabinet, and was the Mayor of Medway between 2008 and 2009. While his time on the council was not entirely without controversy, friends, family, and political colleagues have been sharing their warm memories of his time in the chamber.
Deeply sadenned by the passing of my friend and ward colleague Cllr David Carr. He had a special connection with so many people in the community and his passing will be felt across Rainham, Medway and beyond. My thoughts are with Kirstine and the family at this difficult time.
— Martin Potter (@MartinMPotter) January 19, 2019
On behalf of the @MedwayLabour Group we offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of David Carr who has passed away.
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) January 19, 2019
Yesterday when I visited my wonderful colleague & friend @CllrDavidCarr in Hospital I prayed he would overcome all odds & recover.Sadly that was not the case.David as I said to Kirstine & his family was a brilliant hard working councillor who served his residents with distinction pic.twitter.com/Q8bebJqSca
— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) January 19, 2019
Very sorry to hear that Cllr David Carr has passed away. He was a true gent, a dedicated Medway councillor and he will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP.
— Tracey Crouch (@tracey_crouch) January 19, 2019
Saddened to hear of Cllr David Carr’s passing. He fought valiently for his ward and as one of his residents and fellow councillor, I had much affection for him. My thoughts are with his family.
— Anne-Claire Howard (@AC4Twydall) January 19, 2019
We are saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of Cllr David Carr.
— The Oast Rainham (@TheOastRainham) January 19, 2019
The Oast is sending sincere condolences to David’s family during this sad time.
The Oast thank David for his support over the last 2 years https://t.co/pMtzdVNlBN
As Chair @TheOastRainham may I express our sincere condolences at the passing of Cllr David Carr. David was a member of the Oast Executive and was with us last Sunday. Our thoughts are with Kirstine and the family.
— Paul Clark (@PaulClark4GandR) January 19, 2019
Medway Liberal Democrats are sad to hear the passing of Cllr David Carr. Our former councillors have described him as hard working right up to the present and a real gentleman.
— Medway Lib Dems (@MedwayLibDems) January 20, 2019
Our sincere condolences go to his wife and family.
Sad to hear of the sudden passing of @CllrDavidCarr, We sat on Licensing and planning together. Only on Wednesday we had our usual banter about politics and the world. David was a gentleman and he will be sorely missed in the community he served. My thoughts are with his family.
— Cllr Dan McDonald (@CllrDanMcD) January 20, 2019
Sad to hear of the passing of Cllr David Carr this morning.
— Cllr Steve Iles (@SteveIles) January 19, 2019
Chatham & Aylesford CLP sends our condolences to the family and friends of @CllrDavidCarr following the news of his passing.#MoreInCommon
— Chatham and Aylesford CLP (@CandACLP) January 20, 2019
‘@CllrDavidCarr was a lovely man, and a dedicated public servant, whose humour and kindness shone through. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with his wife and family. pic.twitter.com/ZvFV2WOo39
— Rebecca Ryan (@RebeccaRyan4ME1) January 19, 2019
Very sad to hear of Cllr David Carr’s passing. Was always a friendly face at council meetings. Deepest sympathies with his family and friends. #LDReporter
— Dean Kilpatrick (@DemocracyDean) January 19, 2019
We are sorry to learn of the passing of Councillor David Carr. He attended previous Medway Youth Council Conferences showing his commitment to the voice of young people in our Medway community. Our thoughts are with all of his friends and family.
— Medway Youth Council (@MYC_MEDWAY) January 19, 2019
.@CllrDavidCarr was a true gentleman and passionate about his area. He always enjoyed a good debate and he will be missed. Medway is a little less today for his loss.
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) January 19, 2019
Sad to hear of the passing of @CllrDavidCarr – deepest condolences to his family #medway
— Naushabah Khan (@naushabahkhan) January 19, 2019
@CllrDavidCarr was a great friend of the @AMA_Gillingham community. Always a gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr Carr and his family, he will be missed. ‘To God we belong, and to him shall we return’ pic.twitter.com/0qqNlXyvIv
— AMA Gillingham (@AMA_Gillingham) January 20, 2019
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Cllr David Carr who will greatly missed by his friends and colleagues at the council. The flag at Gun Wharf is being flown at half mast today (Mon, 21 Jan) and a book of condolence will be available at Gun Wharf later today. pic.twitter.com/zJEf3PixeH
— Medway Council (@medway_council) January 21, 2019
It is with the heaviest of hearts that Medway Conservatives pay tribute to our dear friend and colleague Councillor David Carr @CllrDavidCarr. Our thoughts are with his wife, Kirstine, their children and the rest of his family. We will miss him greatly. https://t.co/XlLiaVbkL3
— Medway Conservatives (@MedwayTories) January 21, 2019