The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Hundreds pay to two popular
Hundrds of people paid a final farewell at the funerals of two popular Peterborough men. Hundreds of people paid a final farewell to Ian Fovargue, a popular figure on Peterborough’s local football scene, at his on Friday (August 20).
Mr Fovargue’s friends and family were joined by several hundred mourners at Peterborough’s Crematorium for the service.
The service was also screened outside as people from across the city paid their respects.
A well known and popular figure in the city’s football community, Mr Fovargue and friend Aaron Parker were killed when the van they were travelling in was involved in a collision near Boston last month.
Many tributes have been paid to Mr Fovargue; a minute’s silence was held at many football local grounds following the tragedy.
Mr Fovargue’s long term friend and teammate Alex Brown told the Peterborough Telegraph at the time: “Ian was extremely popular, he knew everybody for different reasons.
“We played football for many years together,” he said. “Some people touch your life and leave an impression, Foggy left an impression.
“He helped me a great deal when I ran teams. He was fiercely competitive on the pitch and fiercely loyal off it. So many people who saw his competitive side on the pitch also couldn’t believe what a kind and generous person he was off it. He would do anything for you. So many people are just devastated.”
Mr Parker’s funeral took place on Monday (August 23). He was a much loved figure in the city and was widely known through his job as head steward at the Parkway Sports and Social Club as well as a founding member of the Brotherhood Foundation.
The charity was set up in 2019, by a group of friends in honour of Glenn Boocock, following his passing. Their first
venture was to raise funds to have a defibrillator installed outside of The Lime Tree pub in Walton; Glenn’s local and the venue of Aaron’s wake. Before that, scores of people attended the service at Peterborough Crematorium, with guests asked to dress traditionally but with a splash of red or purple.
The Parkway Social Club was closed on Monday as staff paid their respects and attended
Mr Parker’s funeral, in a statement on the club’s website, management said: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce our head steward and friend Aaron Parker has sadly passed away.
“Many of you who met Aaron through the club would know that he worked tirelessly over the years to create the community hub it is today.
“Whether it be forging relationships with local small
businesses, putting on some top-notch events or taking the time to talk to you on a personal level, he would make sure your experience at the club was second to none.
“For those who met him outside of the club would know he was a passionate, sensitive and kind hearted man that would pull out the stops to help you. Our thoughts are with his, and Ian Fovargue’s, friends and family.”