Mairi served as a board member for ten years and was only recently re-elected to serve another term.

HHP chairman Norman Macleod said: “It was indeed with much sadness that we heard our dear friend and Board member Mairi Bremner passed away following an unfortunate incident some days ago in Glasgow.

“Mairi was appointed at our AGM in September 2009 and was a hard-working volunteer member. A passionate and diligent contributor, HHP and the wider community were very well served by Mairi during her ten years on the board.

“She will be sorely missed by us, but more so by her family especially by her husband Robert and her two sons who she spoke of often.”

Chief executive Dena Macleod added: “It is hard to take in that Mairi is no longer with us. She was a vibrant character who brought so much more to us than her board skills; she brought humour, a huge heart for the people in our community, wisdom and compassion.

“Mairi appeared to have an enviable unbounded level of enthusiasm and was always eager to encourage whoever came across her path. I will miss that voice of encouragement and the endless stories of her beloved dog, Bingo.”

HHP said that Mairi’s commitment, knowledge and experience was truly valued by the board. Such was her varied experience that she excelled in her role as chair of the audit & risk committee.

“We join many across the community in sending our sincere condolences to Mairi’s husband, Robert, and their sons, Aeneas and Steven, along with Mairi’s wider family, and many friends and colleagues who remain in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time,” it added.