TRIBUTES have been paid to Pembroke’s former mayor Pauline Waters, who passed away in the early hours on Monday, January 23.

Cllr Waters, 75, died peacefully after a short battle with cancer.

Mayor Dennis Evans, who replaced Cllr Waters as mayor for the 2016-17 year, said: “Pembroke is a sadder town following the passing of Pauline Waters. I had the great fortune of being deputy mayor to Pauline in her year of office and it was truly an honour to serve under her.

“Pauline was one of Pembroke’s characters, well- loved and well respected by all who knew her.

“Her year in office did a great deal to restore the credibility of Pembroke Town Council and her non- stop energetic approach generated tremendous enthusiasm by all who met her.

“What you saw with Pauline was what you got, no airs or graces just plain simple talking.

“Her love of Pembroke and the people of Pembroke was always uppermost and the work that she carried out on behalf of the residents of Monkton was second to none.

“Pembroke will be a poorer place without Pauline and the thoughts and prayers of council go out to her family and friends.”

Brother Wyn Jenkins, also a town councillor in the Monkton Ward, said: “She was a whole woman in my eyes; she passed away peacefully, she knew she had cancer, it was very, very rapid but she fought it to the end. It was only in September that she knew she had it.”

The funeral is due to take place at Monkton Church on February 3, from 2pm; all are welcome.

Donations to Paul Sartori and Macmillan Cancer Care.