TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of the Windsor Labour chairman described as a “fine and dedicated socialist”.
Angus Cameron passed away on Friday, August 20, aged 61 after a short illness, the group announced on their social media.
Mr Cameron was chairman of the Windsor Labour Party for the past five years and was a dedicated socialist “all his life”.
In a statement, Windsor Labour wrote: “It’s with the greatest sadness that we announce our chair, Angus Cameron passed away peacefully at 7.45pm this evening after a short illness. The world (and Windsor) have lost a fine and dedicated socialist this evening. RIP Angus.”
It’s with the greatest sadness that we announce our chair, Angus Cameron passed away peacefully at 7.45pm this evening after a short illness.
— Windsor Labour (@windsorlabour) August 20, 2021
The world (and Windsor) have lost a fine and dedicated socialist this evening. RIP Angus pic.twitter.com/flZljoM1ZH
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Royal Borough councillors and national politicians paid their respects via Twitter.
Former leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, wrote: “So sorry. Such a good decent dedicated socialist who gave so much that others may be able to live better lives in a society of justice. He brought music and socialism together.”
So sorry. Such a good decent dedicated socialist who gave so much that others may be able to live better lives in a socity of justice. He brought music and socialism together!
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) August 23, 2021
Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell said it was a “sad loss to our movement”.
Windsor councillors Lynne Jones, Amy Tisi, and Karen Davies also paid their respects to Mr Cameron.
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Cllr Davies wrote: “I’m very sorry to hear this. Sincere condolences to the local party and to Angus’ family and friends.”
A justgiving page was set up to raise £5,000 to cover funeral expenses to give Angus a send-off “he deserved”.
The target has been achieved but any funds left after arranging the funeral will be given to the Windsor Homeless Project, the page states.
If you would like to donate, click here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/angus-cameron-funeral?utm_term=WMrnkVAny.
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