Relatives and friends of Georgina Notman, attended Woodside Crematorium last Thursday (April 17) to pay their respects to the much loved Labour Councillor.

Ms Notman died peacefully at Craigielea Care Home, in Renfrew, on April 9, where she had lived for several years.

Twice-married, former Renfrewshire district councillor Georgina had six children, 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

She served for 12 years as a Labour councillor on Renfrew District Council between 1980 and 1992.

Her devastated son Bill Brown, pictured above right, a current Labour councillor for the Renfrew North ward on Renfrewshire Council, paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother.

“Mum’s great interests were her family and her politics,” he said. “She approached both with the same vigour and compassion.

“For as long as she was able she continued to take an active interest in the community she was proud to represent.

“She always tried to improve life for other people and that’s how we will all remember her.” Representatives of the Labour Party, past and present, also attended the funeral. Among those present were Douglas Alexander MP, Jim Sheridan MP, council leader Mark Macmillan, depute leader Mike Holmes and depute provost John Caldwell.

The Eulogy was delivered by Reverand Eleanor Hood, who reflected on Georgina’s family life and her campaigning work.

A Red Flag was also raised, while mourners sang with gusto at the conclusion of service.

Renfrewshire MP Douglas Alexander also paid tribute to the former councillor.

“I’ve known Georgina for years and she will be sadly missed.

“As a councillor she was proud to represent her community and stood up for the people she represented.

“You just had to listen to the tributes made during the service to see how highly regarded she was.

“There is no doubt that her children are her greatest legacy. Bill is following in her footsteps on the council and I am proud to work alongside him here in Renfrewshire.” Tireless Georgina held a number of senior positions including depute convener of Community Services, and depute convener of Housing.

She served on a number of other council committees — particularly those concerned with health issues, which were a lifelong concern.

Born in Carluke, Georgina was educated in Carluke and Motherwell. On leaving school she worked in domestic service and as a bus conductress.

Georgina later moved to Glasgow where she worked in Beatties Biscuit factory — a particularly fond memory for her children as she was able to bring home bags of broken biscuits as a treat.

Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall said: “Georgina’s life reflected the changes in the possibilities open to women — changes she helped to achieve by her work, community involvement and participation in politics.

“She was a hard-working councillor who was proud to represent her community and who achieved a lot on their behalf.”