Tributes have been pouring in following the death of a Carmarthenshire councillor who had been suffering from pancreatic cancer for nearly three years. In a post on his official page by his family, Gary Robert Jones, the councillor for the Llangennech ward in Llanelli, has been described as an “avid reader”, “campaigner”, “socialist”, and a “labour stalwart”. The late councillor leaves behind his wife, Cara, two daughters Molly and Rowen, his sister Dawn, brother David, and son-in-law Matt. The post added that Gary passed way on Tuesday, May 27 at the Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli . Mr Jones grew up in Beaufort, Gwent, where he followed in his father Bob’s footsteps after finishing school by taking up a job at the Ebbw Vale steelworks as a tin plater. Stay informed on Carms news by signing up to our newsletter here His family moved when the steelworks closed and started a new life in Llangennech, near to the Trostre steelworks. Remembering the late councillor, the post says: “He was a trade unionist, Labour Party stalwart and loved rugby. Most of all, he was an avid and informed reader, and a collector of military paraphernalia.” It adds: “His passion for his new village community became evident with his election as a Labour Councillor to the local Community Council, and he spent a year as chair of the Community Council. He was also a dedicated member of Carmarthenshire as a unitary councillor for Llangennech and Bryn.” The post mentions that Gary was an active campaigner and was often seen around his ward on “litter picks, problem solving and helping anyone in need". It concluded by saying: “His many friends on from Beaufort, Trostre, the Labour Party , Laugharne, Llangennech and across the country will miss the humour and good conversation on a huge range of subjects. “His constituents will miss his tireless work on their behalf. The family will miss the kindest, gentlest, most modest and generous man that ever was.” Lee Waters, the MS from Llanelli, also paid his respects to Gary for being “full of integrity” and having served Llangennech “in a way that reflected his values.” Sharing the post by Gary’s official facebook page, Mr Waters wrote: “Gary Jones was a very good man. Kind and thoughtful, and full of integrity. “He served his community of Llangennech in a way that reflected his values - it was never about being someone, it was about doing something. He helped people because he cared. I know his family will feel his loss the most and they have all my love. Diolch Gary, it was a privilege to know you.” Labour MP for Gower, Tonia Antoniazzi, remembered how she taught Gary's daughters several years ago, calling him a "fighter". She said: “I first met Gary and Cara Jones when I taught their daughters many years ago at Bryngwyn school. Family orientated, people focussed, really fantastic people who care for their community. “Over the years we have shared many laughs thanks to the Llanelli Labour Party and mutual friends. Gary was a fighter, his battle with pancreatic cancer was a real testament to his character and love for life.” The MP added: “To Cara, Molly, Rowen and all your family and friends my deepest condolences and my love to you all. Rest in Peace Gary, you are loved and will be always fondly remembered.” In leiu of flowers, the family have asked for donations to Pancreatic Cancer UK or to the Prince Philip Hospital 's Acute Medical Assessment Unit.