A longtime Armstrong city councillor has died.
Melinda Stickney, the city's chief administrative officer, said the following in a statement released Saturday afternoon.
"On behalf of the City of Armstrong, it is with deep sadness that I write to advise you that long time Councillor Ron “Sully” O’Sullivan passed away on Friday, May 27."
Mayor Chris Pieper said O'Sullivan was on the council for 17 years and has been on every committee.
He was also president of the curling club and very involved with everything in the community.
"He was an absolute advocate for our community," he said. "He was much loved and will be really missed."
Memorial service arrangements are currently being organized and details will be made available on the city’s website once they are finalized.
Castanet will provide more details as they become available.