A ”generous and helpful” grandfather who has died after a tragic cycling accident will offer life after his own death.
Jim Anderson (65) died after breaking his neck while cycling in the Perthshire countryside. The electrician, of Unity Terrace, Perth, came off his bike while cycling by the River Almond near Luncarty earlier this month.
He passed away after spending three days on a life support machine at Ninewells Hospital.
His organs have already been used by two people needing transplants.
Jim’s handyman son Dale (34) said: ”My father was regarded as a perfect gentleman. He would think nothing of giving of his time and expertise to folk who were in need of it.
”In death as in life, my dad’s generous and helpful nature has shone through.
”Just hours after his life support machine was turned off, his kidneys were given in transplants to two people who were waiting for new kidneys. Dad made it known he wanted his organs donated after he passed away and his wishes were carried out.”
Jim’s horrified grandson and brother-in-law were with him during the accident, in which his bike hit an obstacle on the path.
Dale said: ”A passer-by managed to revive dad and, when the paramedics arrived, they rushed him to Ninewells Hospital where he was kept on a life support machine for just over three days before it was switched off.
”He was fitter than me. My dad kept himself very active and it was while being involved in one of his favourite activities, cycling, that he was killed.”
Dale described Jim as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He had lived on Unity Terrace with Dale and his wife of 45 years, Barbara, for many years. He worked as a maintenance man with House of Fraser and Debenhams, as well as at Arnotts in Dundee, as well as being a skilled mechanic.
Dale said: ”The family are grateful for the messages of sympathy received and also grateful to the policeman who was called to the scene of the accident. He has been a real help to us.”