Tom Parker's wife Kelsey supported by family as she follows hearse for final goodbye

Peter Andre has praised The Wanted as “very brave” for carrying their bandmate Tom Parker’s coffin at his funeral. Max George, Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes and Siva Kaneswaran carried Tom’s coffin from the hearse into the service at St Francis of Assis Church in south east London. Oasis song Live Forever played out as they made their journey into the church, while The Wanted 2012 hit Gold Forever could be heard playing as mourners left.

The Wanted are remembering Tom Parker with an emotional video tribute.

THE Wanted star Max George has paid an emotional tribute to his late bandmate Tom Parker, saying it was "an honour" to carry his coffin. After serving as a pallbearer at the funeral on Wednesday morning, the singer bid goodnight to his pal in an emotional post.

Max George has shared an emotional message to Tom Parker after saying goodbye to his close pal at his funeral earlier this week.The Wanted star Max, 33, shared photos from Tom's funeral, which was attended by family and friends as hundreds of fans lined the streets to say goodbye to Tom, on his Instagram page and penned the touching message. One image showed Max and his fellow bandmates as pallbearers and carrying Tom's coffin from the hearse into the church in emotional scenes. As Strictly Come Dancing star Max, who recently reunited with Stacey Giggs after a brief split, wrote a touching message to Tom in the caption.

James Argent has opened up about how ‘special’ Tom Parker’s funeral was, as he appeared on Good Morning Britain. The Wanted singer sadly passed away last month at the age of 33 after a brain cancer battle and his funeral was held yesterday, Wednesday, 20 April. Richard Bacon asked former TOWIE star Arg about the “difficult day”, which was an emotional goodbye to dad-of-two Tom.

Tom Parker have managed to raise a staggering £60,000 through a GoFundMe page set up by his wife. The Wanted singer sadly died aged 33 last month following a battle with stage 4 glioblastoma, an extreme form of brain cancer.

The Wanted bandmates shared an emotional tribute on Twitter.In view of their 1.3 million followers, the musicians shared a video containing short clips of Tom’s life with them.The video featured the band’s song Gold Forever, which re-entered the charts after Tom’s tragic death.“Sleep Well Brother x," read the caption. Devastated fans of the late singer replied to the heartfelt post to also share their tributes to the late dad-of-two.Amberfootybabe said: “Beautiful! The service was beautiful, I was there outside the church to support you all.“A great send off to a beautiful man.Sending you all the love in the world. Rest easy Tom!”Triyn2 added: “It’s tragic but Tom’s positivity all the way through was inspirational.“I hope in time, for Tom’s family and friends, the grief eases a little and the wonderful moments and memories shared keep him living on for all of you.  X”Maryfer1308 penned: “You were such a bright star that your light will still be present for many more years...“My thoughts and heart go out to all Tom's family.“You wil be always in our hearts, Tom.

The Wanted fans were overcome with emotion as they paid tribute to late singer Tom Parker during his funeral on Wednesday 20 April. Supporters of Tom lined the streets through Petts Wood and around Queensway, South East London, for the service that saw the star's wife Kelsey supported by family as she followed her late husband's hearse. And after Kelsey and Tom's The Wanted bandmates delivered moving speeches, fans of the boyband also lent their tributes during the service.

Tom Parker and his wife Kelsey, as The Wanted star was laid to rest. Former EastEnders star Martine shared the tribute on Instagram as Tom's life was celebrated at his funeral in south east London.

Crowds gathered Wednesday for the funeral of singer Tom Parker.

singer died last month at the age of 33, surrounded by his family and bandmates, 17 months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Family and close friends, including Liam Payne from One Direction, attended the private ceremony at St Francis of Assisi church in Petts Wood, south-east London on Wednesday morning. Parker’s bandmates Jay McGuiness, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes served as pallbearers, while Parker’s widow, Kelsey, has paid tribute to her “soulmate” during his funeral, saying: “Marrying you was the best day of my life.

both made speeches at the service with Max calling Tom his "brother". He went on to add that he will always remember Tom for his laugh.

Tom Parker's wife Kelsey detailed her romance with the singer and paid tribute to her "soulmate" in a moving eulogy played at his funeral on Wednesday morning. Family and friends, including The Wanted band members, joined together for today's private service at Queensway, South East London. Kelsey also invited fans to show their respects – a request which saw hundreds of fans dressed in black take to the streets outside the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Petts Wood before the 10:45am service.

Tom Parker made his final journey after his funeral service at church on Wednesday as his band’s song played in front of a clapping crowd.The Wanted’s 2012 hit Gold Forever could be heard playing in a clip filmed after Tom’s funeral ceremony outside St Francis of Assis Church. As the track played from tall speakers, a group of pallbearers could be seen carrying the coffin in front of a procession of guests as they slowly made their way out of the church. A gold heart-shaped balloon was held by one fan asTom’s black lily-covered coffin was carried out.

James Argent was supported by his ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright at the funeral of his late friend, Tom Parker. Following The Wanted star's tragic passing at age 33 following his brain cancer battle, TOWIE star James was left devastated as he thanked the late star for all the "memories and quality time they spent together" in an emotional tribute. And on Wednesday, 34 year old James joined his ex Lydia, who he has credited as his "best friend", at Tom's funeral in Petts Wood in Queensway, South East London, where fans created a tree-lined procession.

Tom Parker's wife Kelsey could be seen wearing the late singer's wedding ring as she attended his funeral in Orpington on 20 April. The 33 year old star passed away on 30 March after battling brain cancer, leaving behind wife Kelsey, 32, and their two children, Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one. Kelsey, who gave a heartbreaking eulogy at the service, arrived wearing a black jumpsuit and sparkly blazer with large dark sunglasses, alongside her mum and dad.

a battle with an aggressive brain tumour aged 33.His death has been met by an outpouring of love and support from The Wanted fans, his friends and family.Tom leaves behind his wife Kelsey, 32, and their two young children, Aurelia and Bodhi.Today, April 20, is the day of Tom’s funeral. It was a morning of celebration of life held in Petts Wood in south-east London attended by his Wanted bandmates and an emotional Liam Payne.

 Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey could be seen in tears as she followed the hearse ahead of her husband’s funeral today.The couple share a daughter named Aurelia, three, and a one-year-old son named Bodhi, who were kept at home. However, Tom’s beloved kids were there in spirit, in the form of their own personal, and beautiful, tribute. As Tom's coffin was carried by his The Wanted bandmates Max George, Jay McGuinness, Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes, while multi-coloured roses spelling the word 'Daddy' were carried out too.On top of the floral arrangement sat two cardboard photo frames carrying the word 'Daddy' once more, featuring the tiny handprints of both Aurelia and Bodhi in yellow paint.The late singer was laid to rest today at the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Petts Wood, South East London.More to follow…

Tom Parker's wife Kelsey Parker delivered a truly devastating tribute and eulogy to The Wanted star and dad-of-two at his beautiful funeral service this morning, where she sobbed that if love alone could have saved him, he "would have lived forever". Kelsey's powerful speech was read out in a recording as the grieving widow sat quietly in tears in the church, her parents by her side.

Max George paid tribute to his "feisty" friend and The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker in a heartwarming eulogy at his funeral service today. Max, 33, was joined by Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, and Nathan Sykes, as they said their final goodbyes to Tom, alongside his loved ones. The four band members joined together as pallbearers at the private service at Queensway, South East London, putting on brave faces in front of the large crowd of mourners.

Tom Parker's wife Kelsey has recalled her romance with late husband Tom Parker on the day of his funeral. Kelsey and Tom tied the knot in 2018, but they met way before that. It was in a night club in 2009 when their worlds first collided, and despite The Wanted's hectic tour schedule and legion of female fans, Tom and Kelsey remained devoted to each other.They went on to get engaged in 2016, and got married in a beautiful ceremony covered exclusively by OK! in July 2018.