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Brother and sister's funeral held Funeral held for 'little angels'
(about 1 hour later)
The funeral of two young children who were killed in their home in Denbighshire has taken place.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 Aiden died on 5 November at their house in Bodelwyddan, near Rhyl.Five-year-old Caitlin Samuel and her three-year-old brother Aiden 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.
Family, friends and villagers attended the service at St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan, for the children described by their family as "little angels".Family, friends and villagers attended the service at St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan, for the children described by their family as "little angels".
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.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.
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.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.
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.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.
They've come from God, stayed with us for a brief time, and returned to God The Reverend Berw HughesThey've come from God, stayed with us for a brief time, and returned to God The Reverend Berw Hughes
The funeral procession entered the church to Celine Dion's song Fly.The funeral procession entered the church to Celine Dion's song Fly.
Leading the service, Mr Hughes said: "No words can really express our sympathies.Leading the service, Mr Hughes said: "No words can really express our sympathies.
"We all know these are two little individuals, each with their own special identities."We all know these are two little individuals, each with their own special identities.
"They've come from God, stayed with us for a brief time, and returned to God.""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.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.""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 Aiden's family.The congregation sang All Things Bright and Beautiful before Mr Hughes read out some thoughts from Caitlin and Aiden's family.
He said it was difficult to find words to sum up their "short, happy, memory-filled lives". The vicar said Caitlin and Aiden's family did not want to remember the youngsters as "two tragic children snatched away", but for their vibrant personalities.
"Words can't possibly do justice to their happy, smiling, mischievous characters, so full of life, hopes and dreams for the future," he added. Caitlin was described as Princess Caitlin - a "proper little madam, with the biggest blue eyes in Wales".
The children were buried in two coffins, one pink and one blue
The congregation heard how she loved dressing up in pink and dancing to her favourite pop songs.
The family remembered Aiden as "a proper little man, with a booming deep voice, older than his years and a passion for driving faster than the wind on his bike".
He loved his mum's cuddles and wanted to own a fast car like his uncle Mikey, when he grew up, Mr Hughes told the church.
He added: "Caitlin and Aiden loved their mum Sarah.
"The long hot summer saw days filled with fun, laughter and games.
"It was their last, but the best summer ever, filled with priceless memories."
The coffins were carried out of the church to the music of the All Angels song Songbird and taken to the cemetery behind for a private burial.
Mr Samuel is due to appear at Mold Crown Court on 2 February 2007 charged with their murder.