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Funeral of Leicester doorman Dale Strachan: Family thank mourners for 'amazing support'

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More than 600 people stood and clapped as the hearse bearing "family man" Dale Strachan arrived at Gilroes crematorium today. A guard of honour of door staff from Liquid Envy where he worked lead the mourners to the service. His coffin was carried into the chapel to the sounds of his favourite tune Ice, Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice. So many came to pay their respects that people were standing in the aisles and in an overflow room. More than 100 people had to stand outside the building for the service led by the Rev Graham Kemp which was relayed over loudspeaker. Dale, 44, also known as Baldy and Oggy, was killed when he crashed as he was riding his scooter home along Ratby Lane, in Markfield after a night shift at the club in Church Gate, Leicester, on Saturday, May 24. He was cremated in his uniform; black jacket, black shirt, black trousers and wore his doorman's armband, Many of the mourners however wore purple, his favourite colour, or pink - the colour of his partner Sheryl's dressing gown which he used to wear when going outside the house for smoke. Mr Kemp said: "Dale was taken from us far too early. He loved his job and his family. He would do anything for his daughter Leah and his partner Sheryl." He said he was a dutiful son carrying out jobs for his parents but would help anyone who needed it. He also had a great sense of fun. But he said he really loved being with his seven year old daughter Leah, playing on the swings or going to the seaside with bucket and spades Leah told mourners: "Daddy you were my bestest friend. You took the blame for me, telling mummy it was you who ate a whole packet of biscuits for breakfast." She said she would always love him. The music also included "I'll be Missing You" by Faith Evans and Puff Daddy and "Mr Saxobeat" by Alexandra Stan. During the service a candle was lit by his father Jock and his two brothers Glen and Wayne and his sister Jodi paid tributes to him. Glen said: "The number of people who came to the funeral was amazing." A statement from the family on the order of service also said: "Sheryl, Leah and family thank everyone for their amazing support and attending the service." They invited them to attend Liquid Envy for refreshments afterwards.

Funeral of Leicester doorman Dale Strachan: Family thank mourners for 'amazing support'


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