Councillors and staff extend their deepest sympathies to Byron Shire Council Mayor Simon Richardson and his family on the recent loss of his wife Jane.
‘Our thoughts and love are with Simon and his family at this very sad time,’ Byron Shire Council’s Deputy Mayor Cr Michael Lyon said.
‘Jane was a wife, a mother, a talented landscape designer and was a close friend to many in our community.
‘The family has requested privacy at this time,’ Cr Lyon said.
GoFundMe
For people wanting to assist the family friends put together a GoFundMe page to help support the family through this trying time.
Memorial
Family and friends are invited to a memorial for Jane that is being held at the Bangalow A&I Hall on Sunday March 17 from 2.30pm for a 3pm start.
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