In a tribute posted online, his wife, Marie, said: “I apologise I'm not writing this post under better circumstances.

“Leigh was an amazing, hardworking man who was a fantastic father and husband. He had an incredible sense of humour that could make anyone smile with his cheeky one-liners, a trait you can see all too well in his beautiful daughter.

“He had so many who loved and adored him and all who will continue his legacy.

“Unfortunately, even those with the biggest of smiles and hearts can........

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