THOUSANDS of travellers from around the world have gathered for the funeral of talented teenage boxer Tom Doherty today.
Tragic Tom – the nephew of Big Fat Gypsy star Paddy Doherty – was killed in a car crash in South Nutfield, Surrey on October 9.
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Big Fat Gypsy star Paddy Doherty leads his nephew Tom’s funeral procession
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Tragic Tom Doherty’s family carry his coffin to his final resting place in Surrey this afternoon
Tom’s coffin was transported from the church service to the crematorium as devastated mourners fought back tears
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Thousands of travellers gathered to say their final goodbyes to the talented teen boxer
Travellers from across the globe gathered for the mass service at the Catholic Church of English Martyrs in Horley, Surrey.
Tom’s uncles and cousins carried his coffin into the service which started with Amazing Grace.
Friends and family wore Manchester United shirts, the colours of the teenager’s favourite team, with “Tomboy 17” printed on the back.
Devastated Paddy, whose dad died six months ago, today told of his heartbreak following the death of the popular 17-year-old.
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Scores of red and white balloons were released into the sky during the heart-rending service
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Mourners gather at Epsom Crematorium this afternoon
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Tom’s coffin is driven to his final resting place in Surrey this afternoon
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Friends and family wore Manchester United shirts in tribute to Tom’s favourite team
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Scores of mourners wore Manchester United shirts over their shirts in tribute to football-mad Tom
TV personality Paddy Doherty pictured at his nephew Tom’s funeral this afternoon
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Tom’s body was taken to Epsom cemetery in a horse-drawn hearse where he was laid to rest
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Young mourners outside the church in Horley ahead of Tomboy’s funeral
A mourner pays touches Tomboy’s coffin as she pays her respects at his funeral in Horley, Surrey
Dozens of cars and vans in procession, as hundreds gather for the funeral of gifted teen boxer Tom Doherty
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Mourners wore Manchester United scarves, the colours of Tom’s favourite team
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Thousands of travellers from all over the world have gathered for the funeral of gifted teenage boxer Tom Doherty today
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A flower mural to tragic Tom ‘Tom Boy’ Doherty
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He was driving a white Citroen Berlingo when it crashed
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Photos and floral tributes to the popular teen at Epsom Crematorium
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Emotions were running high as crowds of mourners came together to pay their respects
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A mourner carries a bouquet of roses in memory of the much-loved amateur boxer
Addressing mourners gathered for a moving service in Surrey, Paddy said: “My heart is broken.
“He was my nephew and his mum and father’s only child.
“The look on them, they are absolutely devastated.
“He was only 17 but he acted was like 30.
“He never drank [alcohol] or did drugs.”
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Mourners dressed in Manchester United home kit carry the teenager’s coffin
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One man tries to contain his emotions during the service
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A Man Utd crest pictured amongst the colourful and elaborate funeral wreaths
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Two mourners walking underneath an umbrella wearing flared trousers at the emotional ceremony
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The incredible wreaths at the young man’s funeral included Manchester United’s crest and pictures of the fallen boxer
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A horse-drawn carriage is depicted in one of the wreaths
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A pair of blonde-haired mourners pictured walling towards the car park
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Tragic Tom, who was killed in a car crash, was transported to his final resting place by a horse and cart
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Tom Doherty died in a crash on Coopers Hill Road, South Nutfield
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Tributes to the Manchester United fan outside the Catholic church in Horley
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Paddy Doherty walks in front of the coffin as it is carried out of the service in Surrey today
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Tom’s uncles and cousins carried his coffin into the service which started with Amazing Grace
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Travellers from across the globe gathered for a mass service at the Catholic Church of English Martyrs in Horley, Surrey
Tomboy’s girlfriend Chantelle Doherty spoke of her devastation this afternoon, saying “He was perfect in every way”.
She told : “He was the best boyfriend. He’ll always have my heart.
“There’s no me without him.
“CD and TD forever and always.”
Followed by a convoy of Mercedes, his body was taken to Epsom cemetery in a horse-drawn hearse where he was laid to rest.
Tomboy had been tipped for sporting fame after he was selected for the Frank Bruno Boxing Academy.
Two poems in memory of the tragic teenager
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Funeral procession lines the streets of Horley in Surrey today
Tom Boy’s coffin is transported from the church to the crematorium this afternoon
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Thousands of mourners gathered to say their final goodbye to the talented teen
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His funeral hosted travellers from all over the world
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The 17-year-old boxer had been tipped for international stardom
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Families head to the funeral of the popular teenager this afternoon
The amateur boxing champion lived in Green Lane, Outwood and was a much-loved member of the local traveller community.
In a moving tribute, his grandfather Thomas Doherty, 57, described the family’s hearbtreak at their loss.
He hailed his grandson as “a living soul, a legend, a great boy” and “a brilliant amateur boxer.”
Tom was driving a white Citroen Berlingo when it crashed at 7.50pm October 9.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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