Tributes have poured in for an "absolute legend" who died a week after falling on a bus at Liverpool One station. John McGuirk, 83, from Croxteth, was the sole passenger on the bus when he was injured at around 12.55pm on Saturday, October 3. He died a week later, on October 10.
Investigation Underway
His death is being investigated by Merseyside Police's serious collision investigation unit, and a 65-year-old man is assisting with enquiries, police said. Following the news of his death, friends, neighbours and people who knew John have taken to social media to share their memories and pay tribute to him.
Friends and Family Remember John
Responding to the ECHO's Facebook post, Roy Jones remembered John from his time as manager of the Railway pub in Kirkby, as well as seeing him regularly around Liverpool city centre. He said: "I remember him when he was manager of the Railway in Kirkby and I always seen him in town walking around or having a coffee in Macie's in town. RIP John."
Faye Caunce also shared a heartfelt tribute, describing him as her "incredible uncle". Steph Hughan said she had spoken to John just weeks before his death. She wrote: "Oh no John! We were only speaking a couple of weeks ago outside Café Nero."
Jeanette Boyd, who described John as a "lovely neighbour", said he had always got on with things independently and that neighbours had tried to support him whenever they could. She wrote: "RIP John our lovely neighbour just got on with it on his own we always tried to help as much as we could. We were always there for you. Back with ur Mum Dad & Tommy now. We will miss you."
Another tribute came from Shaun Mc, who described John as "an absolute legend".
Family's Tribute
In a tribute following his death, John's family remembered him as a "true character" with a "larger-than-life personality", who could strike up a conversation with almost anyone. They said John had spent many years working in pubs across Liverpool before becoming a familiar face at his kiosk at Liverpool Lime Street Station.
The family said: "You could never keep John quiet for long, and wherever he went, he was sure to know someone. He loved travelling, meeting people and making memories, leaving a lasting impression on so many lives. Behind that larger-than-life personality was a man with a huge heart, who dedicated so much of his life to caring for his beloved brother Tommy.
"We have lost John far too soon, in the most heartbreaking of circumstances. His absence will be felt deeply by his family, friends and all those whose lives he touched. Liverpool has lost a familiar face, and we have lost someone irreplaceable. John will be remembered for his warmth, his stories, his unmistakable character and the countless memories he leaves behind. He will be forever loved and sadly missed but never forgotten."
