TRIBUTES have been paid to a "kind" dad-of-seven who had a "huge heart" as family members try and raise money for his funeral. 

Anthony Allport died suddenly on March 17 of a heart attack. He was aged 43.

Mr Allport lived in Colwyn Bay. He worked as a security guard for many places in the area.

North Wales Pioneer: Anthony Allport was 43-years-old.Anthony Allport was 43-years-old. (Image: Shannon Woodfield)

He is survived by children Shannon, Lewis-Cole, Troy, Neio, Shawnaleigh, Cade and Mya. He had three grandchildren Flynn, Daisy-Dawn and Theo.

Shannon said: "Dad was from Birmingham and grew up in Sutton Coldfield up until meeting my mum when they made the move from Birmingham to North Wales; doctors advised them that three of their children with life limited illnesses (Cystic Fibrosis) would have a better quality of life closer to the sea air. 

"He worked as security across North Wales for many years. He worked through the pandemic at the vaccination centre and at Aldi where he is best remembered from.

"He worked as a security guard for Llandudno vaccination centre, Aldi, Morrisons and various pubs and bars in the conwy county area, including the Station Hotel in Colwyn Bay and Wetherspoon in Llandudno. He did whatever was offered to him [as agency staff] but left his agency to work with Aldi full time."

North Wales Pioneer: Anthony Allport worked security across North Wales for many years.Anthony Allport worked security across North Wales for many years. (Image: Shannon Woodfield)

Shannon described her father as a film enthusiast.

He enjoyed playing card games and doing magic with the children.

He also loved the beach and going out for walks.

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Shannon said her mum and dad were no longer together but remained good friends.

Shannon said: "My dad was one of the most kindest, thoughtful people with a huge heart and a lot of love to give. He had a bubbly and energetic personality was always the first to crack a joke and was constantly trying to wind his friends and family up.

"This whole thing has come as a huge shock to everybody. It will have a huge impact on my life and on the lives of my little brother and sister. I'll make sure my little boy, Flynn, grows up knowing who his Grandad was and how amazing he was."

Mr Allport's funeral will take place at Colwyn Bay Crematorium on Friday, April 14 at 11.45am.

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Anyone who wishes to pay their respects is welcome. 

The family are currently raising money to pay for Mr Allport's funeral to give him the "best send off."

Shannon said: "It means the world to my family to see the tributes and kind words that have been posted since it was announced and to everybody who has been able to make a donation, we can't thank people enough.

"We just want to give him a proper send off."

Anyone able to donate to the fundraiser can visit www.gofundme.com/f/anthony-allports-send-off