Tributes have been paid to a “kind and caring” teenage charity volunteer who died after falling off his skateboard in Richmond Park.
Connor Milne, 19, was standing still on his skateboard chatting to a friend when he lost his balance and fell backwards, his family said.
The teenager was pronounced dead 50 minutes after the fall on Sunday, September 18. An inquest was opened at West London coroner’s court earlier this month and the provisional cause of death was given as a head injury.
Connor, who according to his social media profiles worked for Wickes, also volunteered for Phab Hounslow, a community group which provides activities and facilities for those with disabilities and without.
Friends paid tribute to the former Twickenham Academy pupil, whom they described as a “wonderful” young man with a “beautiful soul”.
His mother Angela described him as her “darling, gorgeous, funny and beautiful boy”. She wrote on Facebook: “He was one of the funniest, nicest, kindest caring people you could have ever met in this cruel world.
“He would do anything for anyone, and I never realised just how many friends he had. When the accident happened he was with two friends, who I am sure must be absolutely devastated. My heart goes out to them. I only hope in time they can come to terms with this dreadful situation and move on.”
She said Phab was very close to Connor’s heart and he had recently been on an adventure holiday with the charity.
A statement on its website said: “Connor had been with Phab for around two years and during that time had become such a big part of our Phab family. He was always full of fun and laughter — nothing was ever too much trouble.”
Connor’s sister Sophie said he was “an amazing brother, son and uncle”. She wrote on Facebook: “We mainly just wanted everyone to know how much we appreciate everyone’s support, love and kindness over the past few weeks. Connor will never be forgotten and he will live on in our fondest memories and in our hearts for ever.”
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Dozens of flowers and messages were left at the scene near Sawyer’s Hill in Richmond Park. The Met said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
