City pays tribute following death of hardworking mayor who championed neighbours for more than 20 years

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Salford from 2013 to 2014, after almost 20 years as a local councillor representing the Weaste and Seedley, and Ordsall wards.

He was also a resident of the borough for more than 40 years.Alan Clague was born in 1938 on the Isle of Man, where he spent his childhood, Salford City Council has said.He joined the army in 1956 and served for nine years, being stationed in Cyprus, Singapore, Malaya and Thailand.On return from his military duties, Alan settled in Salford.He worked as a HGV driver and MOT driving instructor.Alan also worked at Regent Tyres in Patricroft as an examiner, and was the works' convener for the GMB Trade Union.He retired from Eccles TUS where he worked as a benefits adviser.A keen boater on the Bridgewater Canal led to.