Tom Parker

Close friends and family gathered in south-east London for Parker's funeral in Petts Wood.

Asked whether Parker’s campaigning for brain tumour research in his final months had affected her, Ms Potter, who was carrying a framed picture of her son, said: “Of course it did, especially the BBC One interview that they did and the way he dealt with it. She added: “I will treasure every memory because life with you was never dull. Despite his diagnosis, in the weeks before his death he had performed on stage with his bandmates as part of their much-delayed reunion tour. “In fact, at his funeral we played Bon Jovi, It’s My Life, because that kind of (message) – it’s my life, I am going to live it now, I am going to live it today.” A photograph of Parker in a white rose-adorned frame was placed inside the carriage, alongside photographs of handprints from his children, Bodhi and Aurelia. The singer added: “Everything he did, he did with the best intentions, even if it was a fight, he got away with it because it was Tom.

Hundreds of fans lined the streets on Wednesday morning for the funeral procession of The Wanted star Tom Parker in London.

Asked whether Parker's campaigning for brain tumour research in his final months had affected her, Ms Potter, who was carrying a framed picture of her son, said: "Of course it did, especially the BBC One interview that they did and the way he dealt with it. He has raised a lot of money for research, which is what it needs. It is raising the profile as well. He got away with it because it was Tom. The people outside, the people all around the world, is a credit to him - you. She added: "I will treasure every memory because life with you was never dull.

Hundreds of fans lined the high street of Petts Wood to remember the singer following his death last month at the age of 33, 17 months after being diagnosed ...

We remember Tom for his passion, intelligence & determination in the face of such adversity & will continue to remember him as we campaign for change @Being_Kelsey.” It is special because I feel like a funeral should be private, immediate family and friends, but I feel The Wanted fans are a family and always have been and I know Tom really loved every single one of his.” I cried like a baby because I didn’t expect Tom to come out. “The reunion tour was incredible. We are thinking of Tom Parker’s loved ones, his bandmates from— Brain Tumour Research (@braintumourrsch) @thewantedand his fans on the day of his funeral 💛 We remember Tom for his passion, intelligence & determination in the face of such adversity & will continue to remember him as we campaign for change @Being_Kelsey pic.twitter.com/jEgaQe3Z3h April 20, 2022 “I am a big fan.

THE WANTED's Tom Parker has been laid to rest following his tragic death.A procession for Tom wound through the streets of south London today ending u.

"Tom was always a brother, he made such an impact from the start. "He has left us far too early and we will miss him so much. Tom Parker you are so, so loved." Breaking down in tears on camera, he said: "Scared is an understatement. Rest easy, mate." Heartbroken fans lined the streets today to say a final goodbye to The Wanted star Tom Parker. They later posted a joint message on The Wanted’s Instagram, saying: “Words can’t express the loss and sadness we feel.” love you always and forever." I was petrified. Siva added on his own account: “Hey Tom, I hope you’re having a blast up there. I am so grateful that I had a chance to witness your true courage. So so hard.

Jay McGuiness, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes served as pallbearers, and the singer's widow Kelsey was among the procession into St Francis of ...

During the service Tom Parker's widow, Kelsey, called the singer who died last month, her "soulmate" and said marrying him "was the best day of my life".

Rest easy mate," he added. He posted images of the singer on stage, adding that he was thinking of Mrs Parker and their children on the day of the funeral. The Wanted fan, Donna Wareing, told Sky News that everyone will "miss Tom so much" and shared a picture of herself and Parker from a concert in 2010. Mrs Parker added that the star was her "soulmate" and marrying him "was the best day of my life". Ms Mayne said she was 15 when she became a fan of the British-Irish boy band and had attended around 25 of their concerts, adding: "He was my childhood really." Tom Parker's widow Kelsey has paid tribute to The Wanted singer as her "soulmate" during his funeral, saying: "Marrying you was the best day of my life."

T. he Wanter star Tom Parker's wife has paid an emotional tribute to the late singer at his funeral, calling him her “soul mate”. Kelsey Hardwick broke down in ...

I love you babe, from your babe,” she said as she broke down in tears. Earlier this month, she thanked all those who have donated to the fund for their “heartwarming messages” which she said have “really shone a light on just what a legend my Tom is” and highlighted his achievements in the final 18 months of his life. “I was very young and I used to have Top Of The Pops magazine, there was this new band The Wanted and I didn’t really have internet - my parents were quite strict - and I heard All Time Low and from then I have been The Wanted crazy. “If love alone could have saved you, you would have lived forever. “Being here is helping me let go a bit, I think it is nice for Kelsey and his kids to see such a crowd of his fans and show how much he meant to the world. In a moving message, Hardwick said that marrying Parker was “the best day of my life”.

Family members, his bandmates, and other close friends attended the private ceremony at St Francis of Assisi church in Petts Wood, southeast London on ...

Rest easy mate," he added. He posted images of the singer on stage, adding that he was thinking of Mrs Parker and their children on the day of the funeral. The Wanted fan, Donna Wareing, told Sky News that everyone will "miss Tom so much" and shared a picture of herself and Parker from a concert in 2010. Mrs Parker added that the star was her "soulmate" and marrying him "was the best day of my life". Ms Mayne said she was 15 when she became a fan of the British-Irish boy band and had attended around 25 of their concerts, adding: "He was my childhood really." Tom Parker's widow Kelsey has paid tribute to The Wanted singer as her "soulmate" during his funeral, saying: "Marrying you was the best day of my life."

Tom's bandmates Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes carried his coffin into the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Petts Wood as ...

(via Getty Images) (via Getty Images) The coffin is lifted from a horse-drawn hearse before a funeral service at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Petts Wood. (via Getty Images)

Tom Parker's widow, Kelsey, said that marrying The Wanted star was "the best day of my life" as she paid tribute to the singer at his funeral today.

The people outside, the people all around the world, is a credit to him you. She added: “I will treasure every memory because life with you was never dull. “He has left us far too early and we will miss him so much. He also joked that Parker had been the only member of The Wanted to have had a “punch-up” with all his bandmates, prompting laughter from those gathered. The congregation erupted into laughter when she added: “Tom told me he was going to be famous and wouldn’t have time for a girlfriend, but he wouldn’t leave me alone.” Tom Parker’s widow, Kelsey, said that marrying The Wanted star was "the best day of my life" as she paid tribute to the singer at his funeral today.

James 'Arg' Argent said he could feel the “presence” of The Wanted star Tom Parker at his funeral. The reality star was a guest at the private ceremony at St Francis of Assisi church in Petts Wood, south-east London, on Wednesday morning.

Argent said he got the blessing of Parker’s widow Kelsey before appearing on the breakfast show, saying: “I checked with Kelsey and she was really keen on me coming on. He told ITV’s Good Morning Britain: “It was extremely sad at times. James ‘Arg’ Argent said he could feel the “presence” of The Wanted star Tom Parker at his funeral.