Hundreds at Lancaster schoolboy Leon's funeral
Mourners dressed in the 12-year-old’s favourite colours, navy and orange, as they attended the service at Lancaster Priory Church.
Around 400 turned out to pay tribute to Leon, who passed away on Monday August 7 after falling through a roof on Lune Industrial Estate.
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Hide AdLeon’s family, mum Jenna, dad Brian and sister Lily, led the procession as the song Rolex by Ayo and Teo was played inside the church.
Friends and teachers from his schools, Central Lancaster High School and Willow Lane Primary School, attended and many youngsters wore orange football t-shirts with Leon’s name printed on the back.
Rev Chris Newlands led the service with Rev Jill Novell.
A statement and poem from Leon’s family were read out by Mr Newlands.
They said: “We promise we will always love you with all our hearts and promise as a family to stay strong for your beautiful sister Lily.
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