Tribute paid to ‘loving, selfless’ grandad who died in Sussex crash
An emotional tribute had been made to a “selfless and caring” grandad from Billingshurst who tragically died in a crash on the A29[1] on Tuesday (October 17). Martin Lyons died at the scene in Slinfold after the crash at around 7.07am, despite CPR attempts.
The driver of the other vehicle involved, a grey Volkswagen Caddy, was uninjured. Since the incident, Martin’s family have paid tribute to the experienced motorcyclist who was a grandad to two young boys aged eight and four.
His family wrote: “Martin was a selfless and caring individual with a kind heart. He would always think of everyone else before himself and becoming a grandfather became the greatest pride in his life. Owing to this, he held a very special relationship with his two grandsons – Austin, 8, and Warren, 4.”
They continued: “He had been riding for 50 years and had a real love for anything on wheels but especially motorbikes. He was a big part of the Horsham community where he grew up, his friends describe him as their memory bank and book writer.
“He loved being outdoors and would often spend his mornings walking in the woods and being amongst nature, sharing this with his grandchildren. He loved life, he loved his family and he loved being present in the moment.
“Martin was a very humble man who was content with his life, and he was looking forward to retirement – a new chapter with his wife. We will always remember him for his kind and caring attitude. We miss him dearly.”
Martin leaves behind his wife Linda after 41 years of marriage, their children Calvin and Katherine, and his grandchildren Austin and Warren. An appeal for witnesses has been launched by Sussex Police[3] and anyone with information has been asked to email [email protected] quoting Operation Carmel.
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