Abingdon Town Council has issued a heartfelt message following the death of the town's former mayor and councillor, Nigel Trippett. "Nigel served as Mayor of Abingdon in 1980/81 and made a lasting contribution to the civic life and traditions of the town. READ MORE: UK patients given urgent NHS warning over buying 'fake medicines'The model of the Abingdon Bunk railway engine. (Image: Abingdon Town Council)"During his mayoral year, he presented the town with a model of the Abingdon Bunk railway engine as his civic gift. "Abingdon Town Council extends its heartfelt condolences to Nigel's family and friends at this difficult time.