Pictures show mourners celebrating life of '˜Pompey Pirate' Craig

Hundreds of mourners turned out to celebrate the life of '˜Pompey Pirate' Craig Bryden.Â
A large turnout of Pompey fans with some wearing fancy dress, attended the funeral at Havant of Pompey Pirate, Craig Bryden. 
Picture Ian Hargreaves  (181025-1_pirates)A large turnout of Pompey fans with some wearing fancy dress, attended the funeral at Havant of Pompey Pirate, Craig Bryden. 
Picture Ian Hargreaves  (181025-1_pirates)
A large turnout of Pompey fans with some wearing fancy dress, attended the funeral at Havant of Pompey Pirate, Craig Bryden. Picture Ian Hargreaves (181025-1_pirates)

The Falklands War veteran and Portsmouth mascot had touched many lives bringing happiness and laughter to everyone he met.

And even from beyond the grave, the inspirational dad-of-two was able to raise a smile as hundreds of mourners celebrated his life at his funeral.

The 58-year-old former Royal Navy steward from Copnor died last week following a two-year battle with lung cancer.

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