Lorely Burt spoke fondly of Brian Chapple, saying, "Brian Chapple was the kindest and loveliest man I've ever met.
"He worked hard for his constituents and also for the borough of Solihull and he was loved by everyone.
"My thoughts are with his family at this sad time"
Lyndon ward Councillor, Ade Adeyemo, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Solihull Council, also had fond memories of Brian Chapple.
He said, "We are all sad that Brian is no longer with us. He will be sorely missed but we will also celebrate the life of our dear friend who represented the people of Lyndon ward and Solihull borough with distinction.
"Brian was a lovely man who made everyone feel welcome. Ever since I first met Brian and his late wife, Brenda, they were always there for me with kind words of wisdom.
"Brian was also a stalwart and trailblazer for the Liberal Democrats, paving the way for the rest of us to follow.
"He served as Chair of Governors for Lyndon School, Councillor for Lyndon ward for 24 years and Mayor of Solihull from 1992-1993. He was made an Honorary Alderman of Solihull in October 2010.
"He will be sorely missed".
Former Councillor and Honorary Alderman Brian Chapple was a long-standing member and past President of the Solihull and Meriden Liberal Democrats.
He was first elected as a Liberal Party Councillor in 1962 in London. He later moved to Solihull and was elected as Councillor for Lyndon ward, serving between 1972 - 1976 and 1982 - 2002.
He held the office of Mayor of Solihull in 1992 - 1993 and was made an Honorary Alderman of Solihull in October 2010.
He also served as Chair of Governors for Lyndon School.
Solihull and Meriden Liberal Democrats represent Liberal Democrat Members, Volunteers, Campaigners, Councillors and Candidates within the Local Authority area of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
The Local Authority area straddles three separate parliamentary constituencies - the Solihull West and Shirley constituency, the Meriden and Solihull East constituency and the two Solihull wards in the Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North constituency.
Liberal Democrats in Solihull and Meriden have a long record of action for the community, fighting hard for local residents on issues that are important to local residents.
