Tributes paid after death of former Market Drayton mayor
Tributes have been paid to a former mayor of Market Drayton who has died following a year-long battle with cancer.
Brian Little MBE, who was commonly known as Vic, died on Saturday morning, aged 84, after losing his battle with oesophageal cancer.
The former RAF helicopter pilot, described as a 'loving family man' by his wife Eileen, is best remembered for introducing the town's first mini-roundabout in Frogmore Road when he was mayor in 1981.
Mrs Little, who herself was town mayor in 1976 and again in 1985, said: "Vic was a lovely man, a true family man and really he dedicated his life to me as well as our four children and three grandchildren.
"He was a man who was used to getting things done. He had a wonderful career in the RAF. He started as an apprentice and trained as a helicopter pilot and was posted to Shawbury so we moved to Market Drayton in 1965.
"He was awarded the MBE through his RAF work. He was a top grade pilot, an A1. He was a very kind man who was popular in the RAF and in the town."
Market Drayton mayor, Steve Glover, said: "I can't emphasise too much the contribution Vic made to the town. Since I have come back to England Vic and his wife Eileen have been very supportive to me. Their legacy in the town is continuing."
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