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| Funerals for helicopter crash men | Funerals for helicopter crash men |
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| The funerals of three more of the victims of the North Sea helicopter disaster, including the young co-pilot, have been held. | |
| Richard Menzies, 24, from Droitwich Spa, and passengers Warren Mitchell, 38, of Oldmeldrum, and Brian Barkley, 30, originally from Ballymoney, died. | Richard Menzies, 24, from Droitwich Spa, and passengers Warren Mitchell, 38, of Oldmeldrum, and Brian Barkley, 30, originally from Ballymoney, died. |
| They were among the 16 men who lost their lives when the Super Puma crashed off the Aberdeenshire coast on 1 April. | They were among the 16 men who lost their lives when the Super Puma crashed off the Aberdeenshire coast on 1 April. |
| The cause of the crash is being probed by investigators. | The cause of the crash is being probed by investigators. |
| Tributes were paid to a "loving family man" as hundreds of relatives, friends and colleagues of father-of-four Mr Mitchell gathered in Aberdeen to pay their respects. | |
| Mr Menzies' father said after his death: "We are hugely proud of Richard and the life he led. He was a charming and charismatic man the loss of whom will be felt by many." | Mr Menzies' father said after his death: "We are hugely proud of Richard and the life he led. He was a charming and charismatic man the loss of whom will be felt by many." |
| Mr Barkley's family said his death had left the "biggest of holes in our hearts". | Mr Barkley's family said his death had left the "biggest of holes in our hearts". |
| A statement said: "To us he was a wonderful son, brother and fiancé." | A statement said: "To us he was a wonderful son, brother and fiancé." |
| Mr Menzies worked for Bond Offshore Helicopters, Mr Mitchell for Weatherford UK Limited, and Mr Barkley had been working for KCA Deutag Drilling Limited in Aberdeen. | Mr Menzies worked for Bond Offshore Helicopters, Mr Mitchell for Weatherford UK Limited, and Mr Barkley had been working for KCA Deutag Drilling Limited in Aberdeen. |