Former Dundee councillor George Regan has died from cancer at the age of 69.
The Labour member for Douglas and latterly the East End convened finance, housing, contracts and environment committees of the local authority, and chaired the audit committee of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.
He gained national prominence as chairman of the UK-wide Nuclear Free Local Authorities organisation, and spoke to world leaders at a United Nations conference in America.
Mr Regan, who was a janitor at city schools and Dundee University, stepped down as a councillor last year due to ill health.
His wife Sheila, 69, said: “He was brave. Even when he was told he only had a few months, he just got on with it.”
She said her husband had loved his time representing people in the city, adding: “It meant a lot to him. He was always interested in politics.”
A Dundonian, Mr Regan married Sheila in 1963 and the couple went on to have two daughters, Gayle and Lorraine. They also have three grandchildren.
His hobbies included watch collecting and he played trumpet in the TA band.
Labour group leader Kevin Keenan said: “George put in a remarkable fight. He must have surprised many doctors who had said he would not walk again. It was remarkable to see George prove the doctors wrong.
“He was more than just a colleague but a friend to many of us and he will be sadly missed, although our thoughts must be with his family for the support that they gave him throughout his illness.
“George excelled as a campaigner against nuclear arms. His efforts were acknowledged for his commitment on behalf of our city.”
Lord provost Bob Duncan said: “George Regan worked tirelessly on behalf of not just the people of his own ward but the city for many years.
“George had a quick mind and a keen political brain but his attacks and barbs were always delivered with a twinkle in his eye and a sly half-smile.”
Former lord provost John Letford said: “He was a very fair man. He faced his illness with great bravery and he always had an unbelievable sense of humour.”
Unison Scottish police staff branch secretary George McIrvine said: “I had great respect for George. He was a stalwart in the Labour and trade union movement who served the people of Dundee admirably, and also trade union members at Dundee University with Unison and formerly Nalgo.”