Hundreds of mourners expected to attend funeral of Pete Marquis today to say one last goodbye
His funeral will take place today.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the funeral today of much loved and missed Preston businessman Pete Marquis.
The beloved 56-year-old who was the director of Pete Marquis Contractors died suddenly at his home at Bryars Farm in Lea following a suspected heart attack on Friday, October 16.
He was an immensely popular figure in Preston and beyond, and widely respected for his fundraising for local charities and good causes.
Pete’s sisters Carol and Alison confirmed his funeral is open to everyone, with friends, family and members of the public invited to attend the service or line the route of his final journey through Clifton and Treales.
If you would like to pay your respects to Pete, he will be laid to rest at 1pm today (November 7), at St John the Evangelist Church, also known as Lund Church, near the village of Clifton.
Wristbands will be issued to close family, friends and employees to allow them to be seated inside St John the Evangelist Church and the marquee erected outside, where the service will be screened.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Billingtons Funeral Directors in Kirkham.
In a funeral notice, the directors said Pete was a much-loved brother to Alison and Carol, father to Megan and uncle to James, Oliver, Holly, Tom and Jack.
Family flowers only are requested, with donations, if desired, going to Treales CE Primary School and/or mental health charity Mind.
Enquiries and donations can be made by calling Billingtons Funeral Directors on 01772 684856.