HUNDREDS of mourners wearing pink have today lined the streets to pay their respects to tragic teenager Lucy Candlish, who was found dead in a wooded area this month.
Lucy, a 19-year-old carer, was discovered near her home in Consett, County Durham on February 3, three days after she went missing.
Around 200 people lined the streets near St Mary's Church in Consett, County Durham this morning.
Many wore pink Lucy's favourite colour, at the request of her family.
The service was lit up in pink with Lucy'spink coffin bathed in
pink flowers and carried to the church by horse and carriage.
Her heartbroken relatives could be seen wearing pink face coverings as they entered the church.
'MY LITTLE PRINCESS'
Speaking last week about the service, Lucy's dad Ian said: "She was my little princess so I want to give her the best send off we can."
The coffin was followed by a procession of black cars and was later taken to Blackhill Cemetery.
Coronavirus restrictions meant only close family and friends could attend
the service as they paid their final respects.
The service was streamed live on Facebook where over 700 people were
watching.
Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's and Lost Boy by Ruth B were played at the serivice.
Brother Ross Candlish took to Facebook the day his sister passed away and
posted: "I love you so much Lucy, so so much, to the edge of the universe
and back.
"Keep me a seat warm at the bar next to you up there x."
A Crowdfunding page called 'Lucy's Legacy' has since been set up to help
support adults aged 18-25 through a buddy volunteering service, and has
already racked up nearly £4,000.
The page reads: "Lucy was a naturally caring person who always looked out
for others, she demonstrated this in the love of her job in end-of-life care
and how she always put others first.
"Lucy was a fantastic artist, and used her gifts to make others feel good
about themselves – she was a talented hairdresser and makeup artist.
"The eye in the logo for Lucy's Legacy was created by Lucy, and represents
her passion for art and looking out for others."
The page reads: "Lucy was a naturally caring person who always looked out
for others, she demonstrated this in the love of her job in end-of-life care
and how she always put others first.
"Lucy was a fantastic artist, and used her gifts to make others feel good
about themselves – she was a talented hairdresser and makeup artist.
"The eye in the logo for Lucy's Legacy was created by Lucy, and represents
her passion for art and looking out for others."
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