It was an extraordinary funeral - sister of late Preston businessman Pete Marquis speaks out
Hundreds of mourners turned out for the showstopping funeral.
The sister of much-loved businessman Pete Marquis has thanked people for the incredible turnout for her brother’s ‘extraordinary funeral.’
The self-made businessman and philanthropist 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, aged 56.
Hundreds of people lined the roads to say a final farewell to Pete when he was laid to rest on Saturday at St John the Evangelist Parish Church Lund on Saturday, November 7, at 1pm.
On her social media page, Alison Whalley said: “On behalf of myself and my family, I would just like to convey my utmost thanks for the turnout for my brother Pete Marquis extraordinary funeral.
“We followed his wishes and what concluded was a remarkable day of celebration and sorrow.
“I would like to thank people far and wide for the outpouring love, stories, affection and comfort that we have received over the last three emotional weeks.”
She added: “He was an exceptional, unique man who we will never forget, leaving a legacy that will be talked about for many generations.
“I would also like to thank funeral directors Julie and Alan Billington, Father Shaun Baldwin, Father Brian, and Canon Godfrey Hughes for conducting what was a very fitting service.”
She also thanked the piper who could he heard playing his bagpipes leading the cortege to the church, those who took part in the service and the pallbearers.
Planning his own funeral, he made sure the hundreds of people who attended had a day to remember.