Sir Tom Farmer funeral.

[vincipernoi]

Apologies if this has been posted already, but the funeral procession is planned to drive past Easter Road at about 12.45 on wednesday the 28 May for those who want to pay respects ans show appreciation.

[GreenCastle]

Think this is with a bump for anyone who missed it.

[PatHead]

Is it the Famous 5 end?

[erin go bragh]

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Is it the Famous 5 end?

The cortège usually goes up past the East stand.

[Eaststand]

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The cortège usually goes up past the East stand.

I'll head along to this and hopefully somebody can confirm the best gathering point for those of us going to pay our respects.

GGTTH

[tamig]

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I'll head along to this and hopefully somebody can confirm the best gathering point for those of us going to pay our respects.

GGTTH

Yes I'm planning to head round and wasn't sure where to go. But other processions have gone up by the back of the East as far as I'm aware.

[Hibspur]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.c...reilly-1565905

Lawrie Reilly's cortege definitely went past the East.

[Eaststand]

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Yes I'm planning to head round and wasn't sure where to go. But other processions have gone up by the back of the East as far as I'm aware.

Aye I think that's where I'll head for, but it'll be a shame if a few of us head there and the cortege only passes the west stand main stadium entrance.

GGTTH

[Eaststand]

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https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.c...reilly-1565905

Lawrie Reilly's cortege definitely went past the East.

Yep, I think the Eddie Turnbull cortege also did that same route along the back of the East stand.

GGTTH

[vincipernoi]

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Yep, I think the Eddie Turnbull cortege also did that same route along the back of the East stand.

GGTTH

Lot of people are gathered at the back of the east stand.

[He's here!]

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Lot of people are gathered at the back of the east stand.

Glad to hear that.

[Pete70]

Yeah decent crowd. I noticed Rod Petrie there too. Quite a few reporters and TV crews too so will no doubt be covered in local BBC & STV news tonight.

[CJHibby]

Rip stf

[tamig]

Very good turnout. Hearse came up past the East and round the back of the South. Large group of camera crews at the South East corner. Very poignant and I welled up a bit as the cars went past. RIP STF - our saviour 🙌

[Trinity Hibee]

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His memory marches on. RIP Sir Tom

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39x78jw72xo

[Hibspur]

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Yeah decent crowd. I noticed Rod Petrie there too. Quite a few reporters and TV crews too so will no doubt be covered in local BBC & STV news tonight.

Glad to see there was a good turnout. He deserved it. Well done to all who made it along.

[vincipernoi]

Rod Petrie no longer has a moustache, I wasn't sure it was him to begin with.

[Not So Young]

I have always had huge respect for Sir Tom. He saved the Club

[Pretty Boy]

I was fortunate (not sure that is the right word really) enough to attend the funeral Mass today.

It was a lovely service. Very much about Tom Farmer the family and community man. It was interesting to hear that he was baptised, made his first Communion, confirmed and married in the same church as his funeral was celebrated. As both Fr Jamie and STFs son said it was only right that he came home to Leith for his final voyage. Both Kit Gordon and Pat Stanton were in attendance from the club that I saw and I think I may have seen Leslie Robb as well.

I thought it was notable that among those in attendance were a fair few faces I recognised from the annual Archdiocesan Lourdes pilgrimage. That was a cause STF championed for years in terms of both his time and money. While the presence of miracles in the Lourdes waters is open to debate; the sense of community and hope fostered on these trips isn't and it's no real surprise it was a cause the man chose to support.

I believe there is another public memorial planned for later in the year which will hopefully give more Hibs fans a chance to pay their respects and thank the man.

[Just_Jimmy]

Glad he got a good send off.

Rest in peace Sir Tom. A true Legend of Hibernian football club.

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[Tambo]

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Glad to see there was a good turnout. He deserved it. Well done to all who made it along.

[spike220]

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I was fortunate (not sure that is the right word really) enough to attend the funeral Mass today.

It was a lovely service. Very much about Tom Farmer the family and community man. It was interesting to hear that he was baptised, made his first Communion, confirmed and married in the same church as his funeral was celebrated. As both Fr Jamie and STFs son said it was only right that he came home to Leith for his final voyage. Both Kit Gordon and Pat Stanton were in attendance from the club that I saw and I think I may have seen Leslie Robb as well.

I thought it was notable that among those in attendance were a fair few faces I recognised from the annual Archdiocesan Lourdes pilgrimage. That was a cause STF championed for years in terms of both his time and money. While the presence of miracles in the Lourdes waters is open to debate; the sense of community and hope fostered on these trips isn't and it's no real surprise it was a cause the man chose to support.

I believe there is another public memorial planned for later in the year which will hopefully give more Hibs fans a chance to pay their respects and thank the man.

Do you know where is his final resting place?

[PatHead]

Mount Vernon just near the wee church

[Pretty Boy]

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Do you know where is his final resting place?

Mount Vernon.

Not totally sure where in the cemetery though as I only attended the Mass.

[spike220]

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Mount Vernon.

Not totally sure where in the cemetery though as I only attended the Mass.

My dad will be happy, he grew up in Leith buried in Mount Vernon too. I will have to check it out next time I am there.

[spike220]

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Mount Vernon.

Not totally sure where in the cemetery though as I only attended the Mass.

Where was the Mass held?

[Jamesie]

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Where was the Mass held?

I believe it was at St Mary’s Star of the Sea.

[Peanut Shaz]

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My dad will be happy, he grew up in Leith buried in Mount Vernon too. I will have to check it out next time I am there.

The family graves are on the left hand side (about half way down) the first path leading towards Liberton school.