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10/06/2010
First Funeral Of Cumbria Victims Held
The first funeral of a victim of the Cumbria shooting massacre has been held this morning.
Gary Purdham, 31, a father of two and former rugby player, was shot dead by Derrick Bird while he was trimming hedges at his father's farm last week.
His wife Ros and their sons Flynn and Cameron were joined by hundreds of mourners at Mary's Church in Gosforth at 11.45am this morning.
His family requested that mourners wear bright clothing and a PA system will broadcast outside the church grounds.
Mr Purdham was the ninth victim of Bird.
Bird left 12 people dead during his killing spree last Wednesday before turning the gun on himself.
(CD/GK)
Gary Purdham, 31, a father of two and former rugby player, was shot dead by Derrick Bird while he was trimming hedges at his father's farm last week.
His wife Ros and their sons Flynn and Cameron were joined by hundreds of mourners at Mary's Church in Gosforth at 11.45am this morning.
His family requested that mourners wear bright clothing and a PA system will broadcast outside the church grounds.
Mr Purdham was the ninth victim of Bird.
Bird left 12 people dead during his killing spree last Wednesday before turning the gun on himself.
(CD/GK)
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