POLITICAL colleagues and friends have paid tribute to a respected former Worcester councillor who has died from a heart attack at his city home.

Dennis Isaac, who was councillor for Holy Trinity ward, died at the age of 62 on Friday, December 27.

He leaves his wife Joyce, son Chris, daughter Lindsey, and grandchildren Paige and Adam.

Mr Isaac was a Labour councillor from 1991 to 1999.

Labour MP Mike Foster said Mr Isaac was a hard-working ward councillor who would be missed by his constituents.

"He was admired by all who came across him for his commitment, work and energy," said the Worcester MP.

"I'd known him for nine years.

"He was a salt of the earth type who was respected by people for his years of commitment as a councillor."

David Barlow, Labour group leader at Worcester City Council, said Mr Isaac worked hard for residents.

"He represented a council estate in his ward," he said.

"For instance, if someone's gutter was leaking he'd represent them and work tirelessly.

"He was known as the pluck-a-duck king because he'd carry a tombola in the shape of a duck around Labour fetes to raise money for the party.

"You always knew where you stood with him and his work was legendary."

Friend and colleague, Roger Berry, a Labour councillor for Holy Trinity ward, knew Mr Isaac for 20 years.

"He was much-respected as a member of the people and represented Holy Trinity ward very successfully over many years," he said.

"He always had a good ear to the ground and was very quick to raise local problems with the council."

Mr Isaac, of Westminster Road, Ronkswood, was employed by First Midland Red as a bus driver for a great number of years.

"His death will be a sad loss to the community, and clearly his wife Joyce and family," said Mr Berry, a social worker.

Mr Isaac's funeral will be held tomorrow at St Barnabas Church, Rainbow Hill, at 11.15am.

Instead of flowers, donations should be made to Acorns Children's Hospice.