Tribute is being paid to a former Mayor who served Douglas as a councillor during three decades.
George Chatel represented Victoria Ward for 25 years and in 2007 was made a Freeman of the Borough.
He was also awarded an MBE for tireless service to charity.
Councillor Michael Gelling knew him from an early age (listen to audio file below):
Mr Chatel was 76.
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