Tribute to tireless 'champion' for disabilty and elderly people's rights

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A campaigner who tirelessly fought for elderly and disabled people's rights has sadly died at the age of 84.
Ken Mack, was well known around the Wrexham area, for his work to improve the conditions for disadvantaged people across the country.
A tribute by his son, Philip Mack, said: "Ken Mack, national campaigner for the disabled and elderly passed away peacefully at Wrexham Maelor Hospital on 5th July aged 84.
"Mr Mack had been a champion for disability rights for over 40 years and latterly the rights of elderly people. He led several all-party delegations to 10 Downing Street, presenting petitions that sought justice and improved conditions for the disadvantaged across the UK.
"He was well known to the Daily Post, frequently called upon by the local media for comment on issues affecting disabled people. His tireless advocacy, both locally and nationally, earned him the respect of many in the community." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
Brought up in bootle, one of six brothers during difficult times, Post World War 2, He met his wife Mary in Liverpool, moved to Chester where he managed a greengrocers before settling in Wrexham in the late 60's. He worked at the former Country maid bakeries then Tasty Cut, latterly working as a BT engineer before retiring.
Philip Mack said: I believe my dad first became involved in campaigning when he served as a parent governor of St. Christopher's Special school Wrexham and also helped to organise a Wrexham resident to have life saving surgery in America back in the 1970's.
"I remember often stopping by many journalists offices with my dad when I was younger, he was always on the go, organising something or writing to someone in regard to his campaigning. One day in particular I remember is my dad taking me to Rhosddu Primary School, where I was a pupil, to find it was a teacher training day.
"My dad had an appointment to meet the late Joey Jones at the Racecourse for a charity photoshoot, so I ended up tagging along and having my photo taken with Joey coaching me how to kick a football! My dad would have been very saddened to hear of the passing of Joey who, along with Wrexham FC, was extremely supportive of his work over the years.
"Apart from his charitable work, he was always supportive to our family, a really great dad and will be deeply missed by all of us."
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