FORMER Worcester mayor Brenda Sheridan has passed away following an illness.
Born in Yorkshire in 1932, Brenda had a long and successful career in education.
She was a city councillor for the St. Clement Ward, representing Labour, from 1986 until 2002.
The highlight of her 16 years on the City Council came in 1989, when as mayor she welcomed Queen Elizabeth II to the Guildhall as part of the royal visit to mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of the City Charter.
Brenda was actively involved in many community organisations, including Worcester Municipal Charities, Worcester Arts Council, Worcester Arts Workshop and St Richard’s Hospice.
She was also a former director of Home-Start South Worcestershire and was Chair of Governors at Oldbury Park School.
Brenda continued to represent the council on several outside bodies long after her retirement as a city councillor.
Lynn Denham, leader of Worcester City Council said: “Brenda’s long life was dedicated to public service and helping others.
“She will have touched the lives of many Worcester people as a teacher, a councillor, a magistrate and a musician.”
