Ulster Unionists pay tribute to former Councillor Jim Montgomery

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Ulster Unionists pay tribute to former Councillor Jim Montgomery

Ulster Unionist Party Leader, Mike Nesbitt said, “I am extremely sad to learn of the passing of party colleague, former Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor and former Mayor, Jim Montgomery.

“Jim was an extremely popular individual because he was fair, selfless and empathetic. It was always reassuring to see Jim in the room because whatever the occasion you could be assured common sense would prevail.

“On behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party, I offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends.”

 

South Antrim MP, Robin Swann said, “I am so sad to hear the passing of Jim Montgomery. Jim will be greatly missed by not just the Ulster Unionist Party in South Antrim but the people of Antrim who he had so ably represented in Council, and as Mayor.

“His firm, fair and friendly guiding hand and advice, will be sadly missed.”

 

Steve Aiken, South Antrim MLA said, “Jim was a very prominent political figure in South Antrim and in particular, the town of Antrim, a town that he was immensely proud to represent and a town that had a strong affinity to, as everyone knew him as ‘Gentleman Jim’.

“All of our Parties' thoughts are with his family, especially, Gordon, Stephen and Nigel.

“Jim, safe into the night, you are in our prayers and you will be missed.”