EastEnders and Dad's Army star Ian Lavender laid to rest after emotional funeral service
ok.co.ukIan Lavender was laid to rest in a moving funeral service in a small village in west Suffolk on Thursday, with touching tributes to his most famous role in Dad's Army.The actor, who was best known for playing Private Pike in Dad's Army, sadly passed away at the age of 77.
He was the last surviving member of the main Dad's Army cast before his death was announced on 5th February.The funeral included heartbreaking nods to the character he played in the BBC series, and the coffin of the Birmingham-born actor was draped in the colours of his favourite football club, Aston Villa, and mourners were treated to emotional performances from well-known names.
Rick Wakeman from the band Yes, singer Alfie Boe and actor Tim Healy, known for Auf Wiedersehen Pet and Benidorm, were there to pay their respects at St Mary's Church in Woolpit.
Reverend Ruth Farrell led the service, where heartfelt tributes were shared by Ian's son Sam Lavender and musician Rick Wakeman.
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