Hundreds gather for Daylin Brown's funeral
HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Torrington this morning to pay their last respects to teenager Daylin Brown.
Daylin, 16, from Calf Street, died in a road accident near the town on February 5.
His funeral was taking place at St Michael's Church in Torrington this morning followed by a private service for family and close friends at Barnstaple Crematorium.
Daylin's family had arranged for his white coffin to be decorated with the Leeds United colours and logo and arrive at St Michael's Church in a low-loader lorry reflecting two of his greatest joys in life.
Members of his family walked to the church while six bearers travelled with Daylin on the K&J Plant vehicle and another 10 walked behind.
A sound system was also set up outside the church to relay the service to the hundreds of mourners expected to attend.
4 Comments
by Kirsty, Bideford
Monday, March 15 2010, 12:29AM
“Sleep tight daylin, You will always live on in our memories and not a day passes by when we dont think about you. Rest in peace hun, Always missing you xxx”
by katie scriv, torrington
Sunday, March 14 2010, 2:22PM
“Daylin u had the best send off and u would of been so proud of everyone. R.i.p Daylin”
by karen hooper, torrington
Sunday, March 14 2010, 11:17AM
“your send off was amazing there was lots of people there ,the sun came out for you, R,I,P you where a lovely cousin one we will not forget till we meet again sweetheart,miss you so much,love always,karen,ian,stacey,mireka,adam and keeley xxxxxx.”
by Charlene, Bideford
Friday, March 12 2010, 11:54AM
“RIP Daylin i'm sure you will have had an amazing send off you were such a lovely young lad and have an amazing family who you made so proud.
Thinking of you all today at this very sad time xx”