Friends and associates of Joe Greene, who died on Monday, have added to tributes paid to him.

Andy Fox, head teacher of St Ninian’s High School, where he had just finished his sixth form studies, said they were utterly devastated at the news of his death while on holiday in Spain with friends.

He said Joe, previously a pupil at St Mary’s Primary School, had a ’lively and infectious attitude to life’ and ’lit up a room as he entered’.

’But he also had a caring and sensitive side appreciated by all,’ he said.

’He was genuinely loved by all that knew him and he was the type of student that energised a classroom with his continuous wit and humour. He was a pleasure to teach and was immensely proud upon joining sixth form.

’He proved to be a massive part of the sixth form community; known by everyone for his huge smile. He could be relied on for cheering you up when you felt down.’

Having finished studying A-level psychology and double BTEC in sport, Joe had found a full time job in the finance sector on-island, just before going on holiday, Mr Fox said.

He said Joe had shown maturity and confidence compering the recent Christmas Extravaganza, entertaining the audience with his humour.

’In addition at the Year 13 Prom there was Joe yet again leading the tributes, awarding the prizes and ensuring everyone had a great time,’ he said.

Mr Fox drew attention to many Twitter comments made about Joe by his friends.

Typical among them were: ’A true gentleman who would light up anyone’s day,’ and, ’An incredible human being,’

Mr Fox said the impact was such that bereavement counsellors would be available in school during the week to support pupils and staff.

’In the new school year the school and family will explore a way of paying tribute to a happy and fun life that has so tragically been cut short,’ he said.

So far no funeral date has been released, but Mr Fox said once it was known the school would let people know via the school’s web site.

’I know that I speak for everyone in the community of St Ninian’s High School in passing on our sincere condolences to Joe’s family and close friends,’ he said.

Tributes have also been paid on Facebook sites for both Corinthians and Onchan football clubs.

Corinthians’ coach Graham Bell said Joe had been a keen player who was with the club from the age of six, and had led the team in the final of the Bruges cup in Belgium in 2014.

’He was just an immense guy, highly thought of by his friends. A bubbly character, very funny and anxious to help others,’ he said.

Floral tributes have been left at Corinthians’ ground where the club will hold a minute’s noise on Saturday at 10.30am to celebrate Joe’s life.