A long-time Lunenburg County municipal councillor has died.
Maria de Vries served on council from 1976-1991.
She passed away Friday at South Shore Regional Hospital at age 74.
The Kingsburg resident was a member of the UCW and Girl Guides leader.
She was well known in the community having also served as school board chairperson and LaHave Manor board member and chair.
de Vries is survived by her husband and three children.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held this Thursday at 2:00 p.m at the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home in Lunenburg.