Funeral procession for popular Sunderland photographer Dean Matthews to take in journey around Stadium of Light
and live on Freeview channel 276
His photos had been shared worldwide, capturing its landmarks and landscape for others to enjoy.
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Hide AdHis loss has sparked an outpouring of tributes from organisations, businesses and followers of his work, with fellow photographers raising funds to buy a bench in his memory.
Dean’s daughter Megan has also pledged to get more of the sold-out 2021 calendars of his images printed up, so people can continue to have a keepsake.
Now his funeral arrangements have been shared by his family as they send their thanks to all those who have lent their support and kind words following their loss.
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Hide AdA post on his Facebook page says: “Firstly we would like to thank yous all for your continued support during this hard time we are so overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity and finding lots of strength in how respected and well thought of our dad was to everyone.
"Due to very firm restrictions over the funeral arrangements, we felt we had to do something to give everyone a chance to be able to pay their respects to such an amazing man, he certainly deserves it.
“On Friday, November 27, at 10am Dean will be making his final journey around the Sunderland Stadium of Light.
"A place where he was loved and respected by many and also captured life long memories for a lot of people.
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Hide Ad“We would love to see as many people as possible lining the walkways of the stadium to give dad the farewell he deserves.
“Please could I remind everyone to socially distance as per the Government guidelines and respect the family’s wishes regarding the restrictions, as it has been hard enough to organise with close family only.”