Funeral 2 by happypat

Funeral 2

Our second funeral this week was a very different affair.
Allan was the gamekeeper on the estate where we farmed for over thirty years.
We got to know them well & I am Godmother to their son.
It was a massive shock to hear he had died of a heart attack suddenly.
Big turnout & a very moving service.
Allan big hobby was his bow topped gypsy caravan & every year he drove to Appleby Fair for the gypsy gathering.
He was carried on his cart all the way from home to the crematorium.
Nine other horses & carriages accompanied him.
There must have been a few hundred there!
He will be massively missed by his loving family.
This looks a really suitable and memorable send off he would have approved of. Loved the photo of him you posted separately. Such a shock. All my love xxx
August 17th, 2022  
Allan looked like a bit of a character and this looks like a suitable send off for him.. sad times but lots of memories..xx
August 17th, 2022  
What a moving tribute
August 17th, 2022  
Such a special way for him to be farewelled.
August 17th, 2022  
This looks like a great send off!
August 17th, 2022  
I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend.
August 17th, 2022  
Wow, what a spectacular send-off. So sorry to hear your sad news
August 17th, 2022  
So very very sad.
August 17th, 2022  
It’s a sad time for you Pat. My thoughts are with you.
August 17th, 2022  
What a great send off for your friend. So sad when you loose close friends!
August 17th, 2022  
What a special send off for your friend and wonderful character . So sad yet a send off that will remain with you for ever !
August 17th, 2022  
It must have taken a a lot of organising but well worth it for those left behind to remember him! Glad you got this photo!
August 17th, 2022  
Was he part of the romany community Pat, looks like a great send off
August 17th, 2022  
Wow what a grand farewell for your friend.
August 18th, 2022  
Oh, how sad. But what a great send off for him, and for his family and friends to remember.
August 18th, 2022  
@phil_howcroft No he wasn’t really Phil, but always went up to Appleby every year so he knew lots of them…..he liked the lifestyle I think.
August 18th, 2022  
So much captured in your image - a special celebration
August 18th, 2022  
Looks like it was a spectacular send off to Allan. I'm sure he was proud and enjoyed it from where he was. Great shot.
August 18th, 2022  
Sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great way to honor his life
August 18th, 2022  
A lovely tribute to him
August 18th, 2022  
That is so sad for you 😔
August 19th, 2022  
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