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Jan 2022
Funeral celebrates life of Harrogate musician Aaron Bertenshaw
Family and friends of Harrogate singer-songwriter Aaron Bertenshaw celebrated his life at a funeral in Bilton this morning.
A procession led by motorbikes, including some Harley-Davidsons, set off from the family home on Woodfield Road and arrived at St John's and St Luke's Church for the 11am service.
The service was broadcast live on the church's Facebook page and can still be viewed there.
A wake was held afterwards at The Empress on the Stray.
Aaron Bertenshaw died suddenly last month.
Aaron, a former pupil at St Aidan’s Church of England High School, died suddenly aged 26 last month. He had struggled with diabetes and mental health issues.
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Sammy Oates, Aaron's mother, set up a fundraising page to help people with diabetes overcome mental health problems. That fundraiser is currently on £6,910.
The family said donations at the service would go to Diabetes UK and CALM, the campaign against living miserably.
Ms Oates is now campaigning for extra support for those who struggle with diabetes and mental health. She told the Stray Ferret previously:
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