‘Much-loved’ dad-of-four, 55, killed in paragliding tragedy while on holiday in France, as family pay tribute

A DAD-of-four has been described as “always spreading joy” by his heartbroken kids after dying in a horror paragliding accident. Martin Dyer, from Ruthin, North Wales, was on holiday in the city of Annecy in the south of France when he was tragically killed last Thursday. Martin Dyer, from Wales, died while paragliding in FranceFacebook FacebookThe 55-year-old has been hailed as ‘one-of-a-kind’ by heartbroken pals[/caption] The 55-year-old, who worked as a joiner and carpenter, leaves behind four children – Beth, Grace, Johan and Theo – as well as two grandkids. In an emotional joint tribute, his devastated kids said their memories with their dad will “live on forever”. They said: “We are all truly heartbroken to have lost our dad. “He was full of life and laughter, and would drop everything in an instant if any of us needed him. Read more world news CLUB CHAOS Moment Marbella nightclub gunman ‘pulls out weapon & shoots 5 in row over girl' VLADDY DISASTER Humiliating moment Russia ‘shoots down its OWN $36m fighter jet' “He encouraged us in everything we did, and made us believe we could achieve anything we put our minds to. “The hole he leaves behind in our lives will be felt by so many, as he was loved by so many. He was a very funny man, and was always spreading joy to others. “Although our hearts are heavy, the memories we have shared will live on forever.” Although paragliding was Martin’s favourite hobby, he also had a love for football and was manager for Ruthin Town Reserves and Llangynhafal Summer League side for many years. Most read in The Sun roar-some Gemma Collins looks incredible in leopard print bikini after 3st weight loss BOY OH BOY I won Love Island but what happened on last night’s show wasn’t normal A TOTAL FLOP I spent £160 on an Argos returns pallet - I was in hysterics when I opened it KEEPING COOL Woman shares easy hack to cool your house during the heatwave CLASS ACT CAROL Carol Vorderman sends fans wild as she poses in lowrise dress at air base SHOW-STOPPER My boobs stole the show at my son’s party, trolls say my dress was indecent He also had a brief spell with Ipswich Town in the 1980s. Posting on Facebook, Martin’s son Johan wrote: “I’m sorry to say that our dad, Martin Dyer, has unfortunately passed away following a paragliding accident on his holiday in France. “We would appreciate some time to process this ourselves and we will keep everyone updated with funeral arrangements.” Tributes have poured in for much-loved dad, with pal Russ Williams hailing Martin as a “great friend”. He said: “Always had a smile on his face and great fun to be with. “Really will be sadly missed. “I was worried about him paragliding as he’d had (a) really bad accident years ago. “As soon as he could though he was back in the air and it shows his strength and bravery in doing the sport he loved.” Louise Rafferty described Martin as her “paragliding wing man”. She wrote: “Martin Dyer was a very close friend of mine and my paragliding flying partner. Read More on The Sun TALKING SHOP I worked in Asda, the weird items people would return & why Sunday's the worst WHEELY SMALL I live in a house on wheels - I built it with my dad, now I’m mortgage free “He absolutely loved flying, it was in his blood. He was one of a kind, a true gentleman. “I will miss our flying adventures, but I have so many fond memories to hold on to.”