Vale John Mann

Scenic Rim Regional Council extends its sympathy to the family and friends of former Beaudesert Shire Councillor John Mann, who passed away in Sydney at the weekend after a long illness.

Mr Mann served as a councillor from 1997 to 2004, representing Division 3 which at that time extended from Rathdowney in the south to Kooralbyn and Cedar Vale in the north, and campaigned unsuccessfully for the mayoralty in 2004.

He will be remembered for his contribution not only to the Scenic Rim region but also for the impact he made in England, New Zealand and Cambodia as an actor, teacher, politician, nurse and philanthropist.

Mr Mann's colourful life will be celebrated with a private cremation and, in accordance with his wishes, his ashes will be scattered in the Prey Veng Province in Cambodia.

His family has asked that in lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to honour his memory should consider donating to www.educatingcambodia.com/donate to support the continued payment of teachers and resourcing in the village Mr Mann cared for so deeply.