Stephen Leyland (47) (pictured right) was found dead on a footpath near a recycling centre at Station Road, Horwich, at 6.30am on Monday, January 8.
There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
His daughter, Abbie (pictured left), said: “He was just the most amazing dad and grandad and made the world magical, he’s was always such a strong person in my life!
“He was my best friend and I can’t comprehend that he is not here right now, there was no one closer than me and my dad. My heart is absolutely broken there’s so much I could say about him but right now I’m just lost for words.
“I just hope he’s happy now and at peace, I love him so much.
“I am so heartbroken for Arlie, he really stepped up as a grandad and loved him like his own child, Arlie was always so happy around him and he always made the best efforts with him that I can’t thank him enough for.
“All I can do now is make him proud, stay strong, and live on how he brought me up! The strongest, bravest man that I know I love you dad rest in peace you will never be forgotten in our family.”
