In pictures: Family and friends gather to say farewell to Rosie Darbyshire at her funeral in Preston
By Iain Lynn
Published 8th Mar 2019, 15:23 GMT
Updated 8th Mar 2019, 16:38 GMT
The rain didn't stop more than 100 people turning up to Village Drive in Ribbleton, the road in which Rosie Darbyshire grew up.
A highly emotional celebration of the 27-year-old's life started in Ribbleton today, as mourners said farewell to the much loved mum-of-one.
Rosie Darbyshire's funeral
Floral tributes in Ribbleton
The rain didn't stop more than 100 people turning up to Village Drive in Ribbleton
Village Drive was the road in which Rosie grew up
Mourners leaving floral tributes at Village Drive
A procession gathered at the far end of the road, led by a pristine white hearse and two grand horses
Mourners silently following behind the hearse
Some locked arm in arm and hugging each other, to honour Rosie
Rosie's family had previously requested people wear colour to celebrate the mum-of-one's colourful character
Prior to the funeral, Rosie's sister Alice said: "We want the funeral as colourful as Rosie so we are requesting that all please wear something with colour."
Mourners more than honoured the family's wishes, with reds, blues, purples, greens, and yellows on show from every person present.
