RESIDENTS have been lining the streets this morning in memory of little Freddie Farrow, five, who died after an incident inside a department store.
Freddie died on August 2, six days after a mirror fell on him in Fenwick, in Colchester High Street, on July 27.
The funeral for the Gosbecks Primary School pupil is taking place at Colchester Crematorium and Cemetery, in Mersea Road, this morning.
His mum, Natasha Ingham, has been so touched by the outpouring of support from the Colchester community she said anyone who would like to pay their respects to Freddie could line the footpaths on Mersea Road between Bourne Road and the entrance to the crematorium.
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With the permission of the family the Gazette has photographer Steve Brading outside the crematorium this morning.
Here is a video of the funeral procession arriving:
The funeral service is strictly invite only.
The Colchester community was rocked by the youngster’s death and dozens of residents posted their tributes to little Freddie on a book of condolences opened by the Gazette.
The Colchester Community Group (UK) administrators set up a fundraising page in the days after his death to support Freddie's family following the tragedy.
Almost £11,000 was donated, including a £5,000 donation from one anonymous resident.
Residents have been outside the cemetary this morning paying their respects to the popular youngster.
A horse and carriageway brought his body to the cemetary for the service.
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