Funeral details released for tragic 11-year-old Cole Mason's final journey as mum Kim has special request

The funeral for a much loved and missed 11-year-old boy who died following a house fire has been announced.

On January 6, Kim Leighton’s world turned upside down after a fire ripped through their family home at Clayton-le-Woods, leaving both her and her cherished 11-year-old son Cole fighting for their lives.

Kim, who was placed in an induced coma for a month, has since improved and, while she has a long road to recovery, her main focus in getting better was to provide strength and support for her son.

However, after a long and hard fought battle from her ‘warrior’ son, a devastated Kim announced that he had tragically passed away last week and her heart is broken and that she will love him forever.

She said: “On 7th August 2014 you came into our lives - on 29th May 2026 you left us.

“My heart is broken, life's so cruel. You deserved so much more Cole.

“I dont know why we were chosen to go through this, but one thing I do know Cole is you’re the bravest, strongest boy we will ever know! My little warrior.

“We'll be forever proud of you. Thank you for fighting so hard for us.

“I won't ever stop loving you, im so glad I got to be your mummy.”

His funeral will take place on Thursday, June 18, at Charnock Richard Crematorium in Chorley from 3.30pm, to meet 2.45pm at Kenyons funeral home, followed by a service after at Charnock Richard FC.

Kim said: “My beautiful baby boy’s final journey.

“Please wear something red or Manchester United tops in honor of Cole’s favorite club.”

Kim has also requested if anyone has or knows of anyone with a sports car and come follow Cole on his final journey this would be massively appreciated.