I want to convey my utmost thanks for the turnout to my brother Pete Marquis' extraordinary funeral
“We followed his wishes and what concluded was a remarkable day of celebration and sorrow.”
The sister of much-loved businessman Pete Marquis has thanked people for the incredible turnout for her brother’s ‘extraordinary funeral.’
Hundreds of people lined the roads to say a final farewell to Pete when he was laid to rest yesterday
On her social media page, Alison Whalley said: “On behalf of myself and my family, I would just like to convey my utmost thanks for the turnout yesterday for my brother Pete Marquis extraordinary funeral.
“We followed his wishes and what concluded was a remarkable day of celebration and sorrow.
“I would like to thank people far and wide for the outpouring love, stories, affection and comfort that we have received over the last three emotional weeks.
“He was an exceptional, unique man who we will never forget, leaving a legacy that will be talked about for many generations.
“I would also like to thank funeral directors Julie and Alan Billington, Father Shaun Baldwin, Father Brian, and Canon Godfrey Hughes for conducting what was a very fitting service.”
She also thanked the piper who could he heard playing his bagpipes leading the cortege to the church, those who took part in the service and the pallbearers.
The self-made businessman and philanthropist who was the director of Pete Marquis Contractors died suddenly at his home at Bryars Farm in Lea following a suspected heart attack on Friday, October 16, aged 56.
Planning his own funeral, he made sure the hundreds of people who attended had a day to remember.