Tributes paid to ‘loving’ man who died after road collision
Spectacular will take place on October 31 at Stan’s home in Heaton Gardens, South Shields.
The event will run from 5pm, with donations going to Joseph’s fund.
Anyone who would like to make a donation visit www. justgiving.com/crowdfunding/joe-lovely. Tributes have been paid to a ‘loving family man’ who died after being hit by a lorry in County Durham.
Pedestrian Terry Miskell, died in hospital on September 11, following the collision near the entrance road to Beamish Museum at 11.40am on September 8.
Mr Miskell, 82, who lived in Beamish, is survived by his wife Margaret, daughter Jane, son Simon, three grandsons, and younger brother Derek.
The family issued a statement through Durham Police, saying: “Terry was a loving, family man. He was always very caring and positive.
“We are struggling to come to terms with our loss, but holding on to the many happy memories we made together.
“We thank everyone for their kind words over the last few days and these have offered some comfort at this very difficult time.”
At the age of 15, Mr Miskell went to work down the mines, but a more academic career beckoned and he spent more than 20 years as a senior lecturer in engineering at Northumbria University.
A highly-regarded figure, he was voted most popular lecturer by students for three years running.
Mr Miskell was returning home from a shop when the collision happened.
Police are keen to trace anyone who saw the incident or either Mr Miskell or the white HGV prior to the collision. Officers have spoken to the HGV driver.
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident number 139 of Sept 8.