Heartbroken relatives have paid tribute to the two "active, fit and healthy" grandfathers killed by a careless driver.
Describing them as kind and caring "salt of the earth" characters, family members said they hoped Michael Lawrence who caused both deaths has "learnt a lesson."
Dennis Kenney, 86, was driving a Toyota Yaris, with Charles Freckleton, 76, in the front passenger seat, when they were in a collision with van driver, Lawrence, 20, on the afternoon of October 5 last year.
Mr Kenney, a retired electrician, of Thomson Close, Leicester, and Mr Freckleton, of Oliver Street, Wigston, died from their injuries in hospital a few days later.
Lawrence, of Austin Rise, Netherhall, was cleared by a jury of causing their deaths by dangerous driving, but admitted alternative counts of causing death by careless driving, on Troon Way, Rushey Mead, Leicester.
He will be sentenced at the city's crown court on December 19.
After the trial, Mr Kenney's daughter, Sue Kenney, 51, of Leamington Spa, said her father, a keen amateur artist, had taken Mr Freckleton to see his watercolours in pre-exhibition viewing at Syston.
It was the first time he had displayed artwork.
They were returning to her father's home when Lawrence's van crashed into them at the junction with Nicklaus Road.
She said she and her brothers, Martin and Steve, grew up off Gipsy Lane, in Leicester.
Their mum, Mavis, died in 2005.
Ms Kenney said: "Dad was a good man who did countless acts of random kindness.
"He was fit and active and full of life.
"Sadly, he missed his granddaughter's wedding and also mine.
"I feel cheated on his behalf because there were still things he wanted to do.
"I hope Michael Lawrence feels remorse and learns a lesson.
"Dad exercised daily and played table tennis with his chums at Leicester's YMCA and went to an over 60's club.
"He told jokes, played the piano, taught himself computing, wrote unpublished books, made children's wooden toys and at the age of 67 got an Open University BA (hons) 2:1 in Sociology."
Her brother, Steve Kenney, 61, of Queniborough, who also attended the trial said: "Dad was an inspirational father and granddad and we miss him every day."
Mr Freckleton's ex-wife and lifelong friend, Shirley Grant, said: "Charlie was born in Peebles, Scotland, but spent most of his life in the Leicester area.
"His jobs included being a prison warden, working for the Forestry Commission and 25 years at the British Shoe Corporation.
"He played the accordion in a band 'The Bin Men' and was a doorman, or greeter, at the Little Theatre for several years.
"This crash should never have happened.
"We don't harbour ill-will towards Michael Lawrence, but he needs to learn something from this.
Mr Freckleton's grief-stricken step-son, Richard Thompson, of Wigston, said: "Charlie was more than a step-father to me and had a huge influence.
"He was the father I'd always wanted which is why his loss it so painful and I feel completely lost without him.
"He was such a wonderful granddad to my daughter, who's 16, and they loved each other to bits."
The families of both victims expressed "heartfelt thanks" to the police for their help and care.
