JOHN KERR MBE

"He contributed a huge amount to the Football Club and was held in high regard at Portman Road"

The Club was saddened to learn of the passing of former Chairman John Kerr MBE earlier today.

John, who was born in November 1939 and first became a board member in 1983, took over as Town Chairman in 1991 following Patrick Cobbold's decision to stand down.

He held the role for the Blues' inaugural season in the Premier League, before being replaced as chairman by David Sheepshanks in 1995.

John remained a Director until 2007 and was also a Director of the PLC Board, a position that he stepped down from in 2015.

In April 2013, he also received a Special Merit Award for his services to the Club.

John was associated with the Football Club, in one way or another, for over half a century and will be missed by everyone at Portman Road.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

"We knew John had been unwell for a period of time but this is still very sad news," said Mike O'Leary, the Club's current Chairman.

"He contributed a huge amount to the Football Club and was held in high regard at Portman Road.

"This will be a tough time for his family and friends, as well as former colleagues, so right now our thoughts are with them."