More than 150 people turned out to pay their respects to Stephen McFarlane at his funeral in Garston on Friday (August 1).

Mr McFarlane, 29, died at his home in Garland Close on Wednesday, July 23. It is believed he committed suicide.

The former Hemel Hempstead School pupil was described by family as liking DIY and Liverpool FC, and as 'a sociable bloke who loved being out talking to people'.

The coroner's office has given the cause of Mr McFarlane's death as suspension.

His inquest was opened on Monday, July 28, and adjourned to a date to be fixed.

He leaves behind his parents Ron and Jan McFarlane, his sister Tracy McFarlane-Barnes and brother Michael McFarlane, 27.

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Gonna miss you bro, RIP and love to your family and friends! Dicky


We don't really know what to say. Although Louise and Craig never knew you they will surely never forget you. To Janet and Ron, we are so sorry. We hope that you can some how get through this with the help of Tracey, Jase, Michael and Lexi. Wish you were here In Scotland with the rest of your family, Stephen. Anne says that Tracey's speech yesterday was beautiful. Just want to say that we are deeply sorry. All our love from your cousins up here In Scotland. RIP mate. Infinite x's and o's.
Anne, Ian, Louise and Craig McCall


You will be greatly missed Steve, if you only knew the amount of hearts you touched. Comments can also be left on facebook:- http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22736422985&ref=ts
Kati Jackson


You are all cordially invited to come together to remember and celebrate the life of Stephen McFarlane. As anybody that knew him would know, Stephen had a great personality and was a popular and well respected person with a heart of gold, and we will be celebrating in the memory of this great guy whom will be sadly missed. Although Stephen is no longer with us, we should celebrate his life the way he would've wanted us to while he looks down from the big rave in the sky. The aim of this event is to raise as much money as possible for a charity of the choice of Stephens's family. So please come and show your support, and last respect's for this great guy. DJ's ON THE NIGHT WILL BE......... ***DJ PHANTASY - old skool jungle*** DJ BLUENOTE - upfront drum n bass DJ PARITY - history of DnB set DJ CASPER - old skool garage NINO - house DARREN ARNOLD - old skool garage Entrance to this night will be £7 all night, remember all proceeds go to a charity of Stephens families choice.
Event- 24th aug @the venue old town,in the loving memory of stephen mcfarlane.
brett brown.


To my true friend steve, i dnt really know wot to write other than you were one of my bestest friends and you always will be.. your gona be so missed words cant describe mate, everybody loved you coz u were always bubbley and funny and knew how to have a good laugh lol,im remembering the times we had through the years of school and the silly things we used to get up to haha theres so many but i remember this one time like yesterday when we drank alil bottle of vodka in the 4th year at lunch then went to art and had such a laugh n we cudnt stop laughing n bein stupid.. and mr hazelwood didnt even click n we didnt even get cort either lol... i still cant get over and understand why u did it my friend its hard to take, i gona miss you real bad and ur,ll be in my forts always believe me.. oh yeah and promise me what ever pub ur in up in heaven ur,ll save me a seat coz one day i,ll be there and we can av a rite good catch up i,ll miss steve xx craig mcgill aka;- bravo


God Bless, Steve-O