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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.

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Senior politicians respond to death of Deputy Dave Jones

Senior politicians have been paying their respects to Deputy Dave Jones who died this morning.

The veteran Deputy for Vale passed away after battling with ill health.

Deputy Gavin St Pier has described him as a "passionate and tireless campaigner", who even in ill health, was driven to "contribute to the government and prosperity of the island."

Dave loved Guernsey, loved public service, and loved his work. He was a strong and passionate voice for his constituents and for our island. He cared about his parish, his island and his community, and nobody worked harder than he did to make Guernsey a good place to live.

Dave will be missed by all of us in the States, and by all of us on the island. Our thoughts are with Bonnie and his family.

– Deputy Gavin St Pier

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Guernsey's Chief Executive, Paul Whitfield, also praised his work ethic, caling him strong, fair and "absolutely committed to public service."

Dave’s achievements as Housing Minister have changed the way that we approach housing and more generally delivering services in Guernsey. I know from my personal experience, and from many of the staff that he worked with, that Dave was always held in the highest regard by the civil service, and that he will be missed.

– Paul Whitfield, Chief Executive

All States Departments will fly the Guernsey flag at half-mast for the remainder of today as a mark of respect.

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