The councillor died suddenly on Sunday, aged 63. Ken Thornber, leader of Hampshire County Council, paid tribute to Kirk, saying: "David will be greatly missed. His death has been a terrible shock and leaves a large hole in the cabinet of Hampshire County Council. Children's services have lost a very great champion who was totally committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, and maintaining high educational standards across the county’s schools.
"David was a tireless campaigner and one of those characters who was larger than life. Speaking for myself, I have lost not only a superb executive member for children’s services but a very loyal and kind friend."
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