Tributes have been paid to former Councillor John PatonDay following his death, with his commitment to public service and his contribution to communities across Leaderdale and Melrose being remembered.
John PatonDay was first elected to represent Leaderdale and Melrose in 2007, serving as a Liberal Democrat councillor until 2012. He was re-elected to the Council in 2022, representing the Scottish National Party (SNP).
Following his election in 2022, John PatonDay was appointed Scottish Borders Council’s Champion for the Creative Arts. This role was established to ensure that those involved in creative expression through the visual, literary and performing arts had their voices heard.
“"John made a valued contribution to the work of the Council and to the communities he represented. As Champion for the Creative Arts, he was committed to ensuring that people involved in the arts across the Borders region had the opportunity to share their views and have their voices heard."
“"On behalf of the Council, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to John’s family, friends and all those who knew and worked with him at this very sad time."
“"We’re so saddened by the sudden loss of our friend and colleague John. He was dedicated to serving his community, doing everything he could to make people’s lives better in Leaderdale and Melrose and across Scotland. Alison and his family are in our thoughts."
All Scottish Borders Council staff extend their condolences to John’s family, friends, colleagues and everyone affected by his loss.
