THE Rotary Club of Llandudno has paid tribute to their "selfless" president following his untimely death.
Alan Guinn died aged 80 on Monday, May 15. He had been unwell for a period of time.
Mr Guinn, who served for many years as a Llandudno Town Councillor and was mayor of Llandudno, joined Llandudno Rotary in 2005. He served as president in 2009/10 and again in 2015/16 and took on the role for a third time in 2022.
Mr Guinn is survived by his wife Brenda and his children.
A spokesperson from Llandudno Rotary Club described Mr Guinn as a man of "wit and easy charm".
Paying tribute to Mr Guinn on behalf of the club, he said: "We learned of the death on May 15 of our beloved president Alan. Alan had been unwell for a time but his departure has come as a shock to us all.
"Alan joined Rotary in 2005. He served as President in 2009/10 and again in 2015/16. It is a testament to Alan‘s embodiment of the Rotary moto 'Service Above Self' that he agreed to be our president for a third time in 2022, despite his indifferent health. This selfless service was recognised by the club when Alan was surprised to be presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship at the Charter Night he was hosting just six weeks ago.
"Alan was the instigator and organiser of various Rotary ventures such as 'Youth Speaks', 'Great Day Out' (entertaining Belarussian and Ukrainian children holiday-makers who were being hosted by the Chernobyl Childline North Wales) and latterly, the club’s Community Chest Award Scheme.
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"Alan’s ready wit and easy charm made him a magnet as a companion and friend, not just to Rotarians, but anyone who knew Alan through any of the myriad local organisations that benefitted from his involvement."
Mr Guinn, who played football in his younger days for Manchester City Youth tea, studied engineering at Leeds University.
He worked for many years in a senior position for Manchester Direct Works Department at Manchester Airport before moving to Llandudno in the 1980's.
Mr Guinn and his wife ran the Penelope Hotel, Llandudno, which has since merged with another hotel.
The spokesperson added: "Many will also know Alan through his football and wider sporting connections.
"Alan played for Manchester City as a young man and retained his interest and involvement in the game.
"Alan was formerly of the Lions and has many friends throughout the town.
"We send our heart-felt best wishes to Alan’s wife Brenda and to their children and grandchildren."
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