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Funerals for brother and sister Brother and sister's funeral held
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The funeral of two young children who were killed in their home in Denbighshire will take place later. The funeral of two young children who were killed in their home in Denbighshire has taken place.
Five-year-old Caitlin Samuel and her three-year-old brother Aidan died on 5 November at their house in Bodelwyddan, near Rhyl.Five-year-old Caitlin Samuel and her three-year-old brother Aidan died on 5 November at their house in Bodelwyddan, near Rhyl.
The children's father Perry Samuel, 35, has been charged with their murder.The children's father Perry Samuel, 35, has been charged with their murder.
Hundreds of friends, family and villagers are expected at the service which takes place at St Margaret's Church in Bodelwyddan at 1300 GMT. Family, friends and villagers attended the service at St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan, for the children described by their family as "little angels".
The children were discovered in the bath at about 2300 GMT on 5 November by two police officers who had been called to their home. The pair were discovered in the bath at about 2300 GMT on 5 November by two police officers who had been called to their home.
They were taken to Glan Clwyd Hospital where they were pronounced dead.They were taken to Glan Clwyd Hospital where they were pronounced dead.
The children's mother Sarah Graham was out at a Bonfire Night concert when the tragedy took place.The children's mother Sarah Graham was out at a Bonfire Night concert when the tragedy took place.
Soft toys The funeral procession arrived shortly after 1300 GMT to be greeted by the Reverend Berw Hughes, the vicar of the church, and the Reverend Peter Rimmer.
Afterwards, the children's family released a statement saying: "We cannot express just how much we loved our two little angels." Two tiny coffins, one pink and one blue, were carried into the church, followed by Ms Graham, 23, the children's grandmother Jan Daggert, 44, and other members of the family.
A large pile of flowers and soft toys, including a Winnie the Pooh bear, were left by well-wishers outside their home. They've come from God, stayed with us for a brief time, and returned to God The Reverend Berw Hughes
Martin Edwards, head teacher of Ysgol y Faenol school in Bodelwyddan where both Caitlin and Aidan were pupils, said the whole school was shocked and saddened by their deaths. The funeral procession entered the church to Celine Dion's song Fly.
He described the brother and sister as "bright, popular and happy pupils". Leading the service, Mr Hughes said: "No words can really express our sympathies.
The family have chosen songs including Celine Dion's Fly, The Voice Within by Christina Aguilera and Angels by the Songbirds to be played at the service on Saturday. Two poems by family members will also be read out . "We all know these are two little individuals, each with their own special identities.
Mr Samuel was remanded in custody on 9 November charged with the children's murder. "They've come from God, stayed with us for a brief time, and returned to God."
He continued: "We feel their loss acutely. We believe that these little ones are still close to us.
"They will always be part of our lives. As families, and as a community, we are in God's house to commend into his loving arms these two little children."
The congregation sang All Things Bright and Beautiful before Mr Hughes read out some thoughts from Caitlin and Aidan's family.
He said it was difficult to find words to sum up their "short, happy, memory-filled lives".
"Words can't possibly do justice to their happy, smiling, mischievous characters, so full of life, hopes and dreams for the future," he added.