TRIBUTES have been paid to a former mayor and life president of a Flintshire football club.

Glyn Brooks of Bodfari died peacefully at Glan Clwyd Hospital on October 19 surrounded by his family and friends following a battle with leukaemia and a heart condition.

He was 63-years-old.

Mr Brooks was born in Denbigh in 1955 and spent his early years at the family farm before going to work at Llandyrnog Creamery.

His family have said he was very involved with sports - in particular football as a player, coach and later manager of Caerwys Football Club.

Mr Brooks’ wife Jane said: “His passion and commitment took him the length and breadth of Wales and across to France for matches with the successful team.

“In recognition of his contribution to the sport he was made life president of the club.

“Glyn will be sorely missed by many.

“He was very jovial man, always had a smile on his face and he would have a word with anyone.”

Mr Brooks was formerly the mayor of Caerwys and a long time town councillor, as well as a keen golfer and domino team player.

He was also a founding member of Cor Meibion Caerwys, which began in 1999 to prepare for the Millennium celebrations.

The choir has since performed across Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

A spokesman for Caerwys Football Club said: “He was a keen Everton fan and Welsh Rugby follower who became heavily involved with Caerwys Football Club and turned out as a player until bad knees forced him to stop in his early 40’s.

“Glyn was a member of the Caerwys squad which lifted the Veterans Umbro Cup played at Rushden and Diamonds FC back in 1998.

“[He] also managed the reserves team in the Clwyd League in the 90’s and he also managed the summer league team when they finished runners up in 2002 and won the seven-a-side tournament.

“Glyn took over as club chairman before the football club was elevated to the Welsh Alliance League back in 2000.

“He later became club president and was made a life president in 2017.

“Glyn will never be forgotten for his support on match days particularly with his humour.

“He was a well liked and popular character and had served on the town council for six years, his highlight being made mayor in 2002.”

Mr Brooks is survived by his wife Jane, sisters Ceri and Linda and extended family.

His cremation will be held at St Asaph Crematorium at 12noon on Tuesday, October 30.

It will be followed at 1pm by a service of celebration and thanks at St Michael’s Church in Caerwys.