A beloved dad and grandfather was given a lavish send-off following his death aged 41. Traffic was stopped as hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of Patrick 'Paddy' Sharp in Stockport on Wednesday morning.
Paddy, a popular member of Manchester's travelling community, died suddenly last month, leaving six daughters and three grandchildren.
No detail was spared as hundreds of friends and family, including My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty, gathered at Our Lady and the Apostles Church.
They paid tribute to Paddy, a proud member of a large Irish Traveller family. Read more: Mum found dead hours after mystery phone call made her leave home - 31 years on, two have been arrested for murder A flat bed truck displaying several large floral tributes, including six hearts for each of his six daughters, was parked opposite the church.
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