Deputy Dave Jones dies after battling ill health
Deputy Dave Jones has died after battling ill health. He passed away on Tuesday morning at his home, with his family.
The veteran politician served as a Deputy for Vale since 2000.
Deputy Dave Jones dies after battling ill health
Guernsey Deputy Dave Jones has died this morning after battling with ill health.
The Vale Deputy, who served as the Minister for Housing for 12 years, passed away at his home aged 67.
He was the longest serving member of the Policy Council, and was the head of the States Trading Supervisory Committee.
Deputy Lyndon Trott has paid his respects to Deputy Jones, calling him a "wonderful and inspiring man".
All States Departments will fly the Guernsey flag at half-mast for the remainder of today as a mark of respect.
First being elected as a deputy in 2000, Deputy Jones served in a variety of roles.
In 2001, he was elected as a member of the Civil Defence Committee and the Telecommunications Board.
In 2004, he was elected Minister for Housing, and ex-officio Member of the Policy Council.
Today his supporters and his colleagues have been remembering him...
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