Last week, the Ross Gazette asked if any local people would like to submit a tribute to Jo Lane, a former Mayor of Ross-on-Wye, who passed away last week. Some residents brought in letters, and others left their messages on Facebook.

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Dear Editor,

We are writing to pay tribute to Jo Lane, who served with us as a Town Councillor from 2007 to 2013, and who has sadly died. Jo was a born and bred Rossian who was well known and liked throughout the town. She always worked with and tried to see the best in everyone.

These qualities shone through when she was Mayor in 2010/11 and meant that she was deservedly popular. Her husband, Rob, was a great support to her during her mayoral year, as he was throughout their long marriage.

Jo was fully committed to making Ross a better place and will be much missed. We are thinking of Rob and the rest of Jo’s family at this sad time.

Chris Bartrum and Jane Roberts

Ross-on-Wye

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Dear Editor,

We will always remember the Christmas party at Caffé Eleganza when Jo suddenly appeared from behind a cupboard, dressed as Wonder Woman. She was just that, a lovely and wonderful person to be with.

Margaret and Alan Bloomfield

Ross-on-Wye

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On the Ross Gazette’s Facebook page, many of our readers have been getting in contact to write their tributes for Jo Lane.

Lucy Hurds wrote: “Jo had a wonderful optimistic outlook on life. She loved Ross and was very proud to have represented her home town. We all already miss her and send our love to her family. Rest in peace lovely lady xxx”

Gemma Louise Mills commented: “An amazing lady who was a fighter to the very end. Jo always had a smile on her face, no matter how she was feeling. Jo’s smile will be missed around Ross. Love to all the Family and her Husband Rob who was always by her side xxx”

Heather Aubrey wrote: “Beautiful lady inside and out thoughts with all the Family xx”

Julie Parker commented:?“So sorry to hear this. A lovely lady. My thoughts go to all her family. Xxx”

Karen Morgan wrote: “A lovely lady, I felt very hounered when she asked my daughter to be her guide when she was the mayor RIP Jo X”

Jade Davies commented: “Amazingly lovely lady!!! One of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing xx”

Wendy Moreton wrote: “So sad such a lovely person always smiling, thinking of Rob and family.”

Susan Lesley Beard commented: “Such a lovely lady, always smiling, so shocked to hear about it. RIP Jo. And deepest sympathy to Rob and family.”

Jean Davies wrote: “I lived at Hildersley next door to Jo’s mother. Jo was a really lovely person. RIP and my condolences to all the family.”

Debbie Bond commented: “Such a sad loss, what a lovely lady and a great boss and friend. Our thoughts are with the family xx”

Amanda Wild wrote: “Our thoughts are with all her family, such a fantastic person to have worked with, and to have had as a friend. You will be greatly missed Jo xxx”