Former Mayor of Wellington and Taunton Deane Peter Lee has died at the age of 76.

Mr Lee, who leaves a widow Annette and two sons Alistair and Stuart, was a well-known estate agent in Wellington and Wiveliscombe.

Wellington town councillors heard news of Mr Lee’s death at their monthly meeting on Monday.

A funeral service will be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday, July 18 (2.30pm).

Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK.