Tributes to 'true pillar of the community' Manchester City fan after his death

Tributes are being paid to an avid Manchester City fan described as a 'true pillar of the community' after his sad death following a road traffic collision. The family of John Pearson, who was 75, have paid touching tribute to a 'wonderful husband, fantastic dad and much-loved grandpa'.

Mr Pearson was one of the founder members of a 'Junior Blues' group where he lived connected to what his family called 'his beloved Manchester City'.

Mr Pearson, from Fulwood, Lancashire, was driving a Volvo C70 on Egerton Road, Prestwon, when the vehicle collided with a parked car around midday last Friday, September 23.

Lancashire Police said in a statement today: "Following a coroner's report, it has been established Mr Pearson suffered a medical episode at the wheel, causing him to collide with the stationary vehicle. Nobody else was involved in the incident.

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"Despite the efforts of the emergency services, he sadly died at the scene. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time."

Mr Pearson was also acting chair for Preston-based Disability Equality North West.

In a tribute his family said: “We would like to pay tribute to the late John Pearson. A wonderful husband, fantastic dad and much-loved grandpa who suddenly and very sadly passed away on Friday 23rd September 2022.

"A jolly, larger than life character with a tale for everything, who devoted his life to helping others, in particular those with special needs which was a cause very close to his heart.

"One of the founders of the Junior Blues for his beloved team Manchester City, founder of the family business, PA Communications, Chair of Governors for over 25 years at The Coppice School and Chairman and more recently Acting Chair for Disability Equality North