Windsor is mourning the loss of a former city councillor.

Donna Gamble, former Ward 3 councillor, died nine days shy of her 83rd birthday on Friday.

Gamble was a community activist pushing neighbourhood activities and programs and was an advocate in Windsor for more than 40 years.

She served as a city councillor from 1985 to 1997.

Her funeral is scheduled for Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Families First on Lauzon Road.

Donations to the Windsor & Essex Humane Society are appreciated.