'She was my best friend': Chorley county councillor's tribute to his mum

Veteran Chorley county councillor Mark Perks has paid tribute to his mum - and former mayoress - who has passed away at the age of 90.
By Paul Faulkner
Published 5th Oct 2020, 02:19 BST
Updated 5th Oct 2020, 02:24 BST
Elsie and Mark PerksElsie and Mark Perks
Elsie and Mark Perks

Elsie Perks accompanied her son on his ceremonial duties during his year as mayor of Horwich back in 1993/94.

She had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for the past four years, during which time County Cllr Perks - who represents the Clayton with Whittle division - became her full-time carer. He gave up teaching ten years ago when she first began to need looking after.

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Paying tribute to his mum, County Cllr Perks said: "I always promised Mum I would never let her go into a home and that I would care for her.

"Although it was never easy and often personal interests had to be placed to one side, I have no regrets - she was always there for me, giving sound advice and support.

"Mum was my best friend and never had a bad word to say about anyone, even though I often got some stick from people.”

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