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NewsTribute paid to "magical" dad found dead in Horwich

Tribute paid to “magical” dad found dead in Horwich

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.”

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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