Frank Lampard bid an emotional farewell to his beloved
mother at her funeral today. The Chelsea Star helped to carry Pat
Lampard's coffin, following her death from pneumonia last
month.
The 58-year-old was admitted to a London hospital and her son
missed Premier League games home and away to be at her bedside.
Frank was joined by his wife Elen Rives and various team mates
including John Terry and Ashley Cole as he paid his last respects
at St Margaret's Church in Barking.
His father, Frank Lampard senior, carried a single red rose in
honour of his late wife. Pat's sister, Sandra, broke down and was
comforted by her husband, Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp and their
son Jamie.
A handwritten card sat on a bouquet of flowers from the
29-year-old England star, which read: “To my darling mum. You are
my everything.
“My mum and my best friend. All I have done and all I will do in
my life is to make you proud. “I hope I have. I will think of you
every minute of every day.
Frank Lampard senior holds a red rose for his late
wife
Frank Lampard and Elen Rives lead mourners at the
funeral today
Team-mates John Terry, Ashley Cole and Sean Wright
Philips among others support Frank Lampard at his mother's
funeral
Jamie Redknapp, Harry Redknapp and Pat Lampard's sister
break down
Friends and family release claret and blue balloons to
honour Mrs Lampard, whose son used to play for West
Ham
