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Funeral for death crash sisters | Funeral for death crash sisters |
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The funeral of two sisters who died in a crash, alongside the boyfriend of one of them, has taken place. | The funeral of two sisters who died in a crash, alongside the boyfriend of one of them, has taken place. |
Elena Putnam, 18, her sister Rachel, 20, and Rachel's boyfriend Mark Gardiner, 22, died in the crash in Aberdeenshire on Monday 14 July. | Elena Putnam, 18, her sister Rachel, 20, and Rachel's boyfriend Mark Gardiner, 22, died in the crash in Aberdeenshire on Monday 14 July. |
More than 500 people were at the Putnam service at a packed Cullen Auld Kirk. | |
The Reverend Stuart MacQuarrie said: "It is obvious to me that Elena, Rachel and Mark were loved. It is that love which unites us today." | The Reverend Stuart MacQuarrie said: "It is obvious to me that Elena, Rachel and Mark were loved. It is that love which unites us today." |
The three, from Cullen, died in the crash on the B9022 south of Portsoy. | The three, from Cullen, died in the crash on the B9022 south of Portsoy. |
Mr MacQuarrie told mourners: "Rachel and Elena were two sisters who were very close to each other, sisters who were friends, who shared secrets, shared hopes." | Mr MacQuarrie told mourners: "Rachel and Elena were two sisters who were very close to each other, sisters who were friends, who shared secrets, shared hopes." |
'Love you' | 'Love you' |
Mr Gardiner's funeral service was held at Buckie's Methodist Church on Tuesday. | Mr Gardiner's funeral service was held at Buckie's Methodist Church on Tuesday. |
Mr MacQuarrie said: "It was entirely right that at Mark's service and today we meet in thanksgiving and in love for three wonderful people, and we know that not even death can defeat love. | Mr MacQuarrie said: "It was entirely right that at Mark's service and today we meet in thanksgiving and in love for three wonderful people, and we know that not even death can defeat love. |
"Our love for Elena, Mark and Rachel will continue and even grow, as we say to them today, we love you." | "Our love for Elena, Mark and Rachel will continue and even grow, as we say to them today, we love you." |
A bagpiper played as the coffins were carried out of the church and driven away, closely followed by the many mourners. | A bagpiper played as the coffins were carried out of the church and driven away, closely followed by the many mourners. |
The sisters were then laid to rest at Cullen and Deskford Parish Cemetery. | The sisters were then laid to rest at Cullen and Deskford Parish Cemetery. |
Relatives suggested donations for Brain Tumour Action (BTA) and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), instead of flowers. | Relatives suggested donations for Brain Tumour Action (BTA) and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), instead of flowers. |
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