WORCESTER News readers have joined in the tributes to a much-loved local figure.

John "Jack" Miskimmin, died following a fall at Bedwardine House Care Home in Rushwick in November 2020, with an inquest being held last week which established his death as an accident.

At the end of last week, Mr Miskimmin's family paid tribute to the popular former Ambleside Drive resident.

Since then, readers have added their own tributes via the Worcester News Facebook page.

Amanda Palmer wrote: "I remember Jack from the Rainbow Hill Club. He really was a gentleman."

Pete Whitworth wrote: "Remember him fondly. Drank in the Mayflower in the 80s and 90s. "Nice bloke, always polite."

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Julianna Tetsell added: "Gutted to hear this. Jack was a true gentleman, kind, considerate, and a lovely calm nature. RIP Jack, you will be missed."

Mr Miskimmin was originally born in Belfast and moved to England when he was young.

He worked as a bricklayer for decades until his retirement, living in Ambleside Drive with his wife Maureen until she passed away in 1992.

The couple had two children: John and Barbara, and Mr Miskimmin's family went on to include three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Although his name was John Joseph, he was known by family and friends as Jack.

Leianne Thomas shared her memories of Mr Miskimmin, writing: "Such a lovely gentleman.

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"I remember him from the Goodrest when he played dominos with my dad.

"He always made such a fuss of me as a child."

Jim Foley wrote: "There are just not enough nice words to say about you Jack - the ones I know are in my heart. God bless you mate."

Gemma Winkett added: "I always saw him walking along Ambleside Drive - he always used to chat to me and my kids. He was a lovely man."

Gemma Payne referred to Mr Miskimmin as "The king of Ambleside" while Charlotte Blea added: "The most kind-hearted man. Such a beloved grandad".

A tribute from the family, released last week, said: "He was an extremely hard-working man and very much a family man who was always there for us at any time.

"He had many friends and was a very popular man to all generations.

"He truly was such a lovely man with the kindest heart and was a proper old-school gentleman."

An inquest into Mr Miskimmin's death was held last week, with Coroner David Reid recording his medical cause of death as multiple fractures linked to his fall.

The verdict was accidental death.