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Funeral for ex-footballer's wife Hundreds gather at Hendry funeral
(about 5 hours later)
The funeral of the wife of former Scotland football captain Colin Hendry will take place in Lancashire later. Scottish flags flew at half mast as hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of the wife of former Scotland footballer Colin Hendry.
Denise Hendry, 43, from Lytham St Annes, died from a post-operative infection after spending 12 weeks at Salford Royal Hospital. A band of Highland pipers led a cortege through Lytham St Annes, the adopted home of Denise Hendry and her family.
She contracted the infection after the latest operation to try to repair damage caused by a botched liposuction procedure seven years ago. The mother-of-four died last week in hospital, seven years after a botched liposuction operation. She was 43.
The service will be held at Lytham's St Cuthbert's Parish Church at 1400 BST. Mrs Hendry, originally from Dundee, was laid to rest after the service at St Cuthbert's Parish Church.
A horse-drawn hearse will move through the streets of Lytham before the service, where figures from the world of football are expected to be among those gathering to pay their respects. Up to 700 people packed the church to pay their respects, including several from the world of football.
It will be followed by a burial in the ancient churchyard. I will always miss you and never forget you Colin Hendry
Cosmetic surgery campaign They included Liverpool and Scotland legend Kenny Dalglish, who managed the central defender to the league title at Blackburn Rovers.
The mother-of-four had wanted liposuction to regain her figure after the birth of her youngest child but fell ill two days after the operation at Broughton Park Hospital, Preston. Former Scotland manager Craig Brown, former Blackburn boss Don Mackay and Preston manager Alan Irvine also attended.
Mrs Hendry suffered nine punctures to her bowel and colon during the operation in 2002 at the private hospital and later developed blood poisoning. Earlier, a horse-drawn white carriage formed the hearse and the white coffin was carried into the church to the strains of Rod Stewart's Purple Heather.
Lawyers secured a six-figure damages settlement in November 2006, while the surgeon involved voluntarily applied to be removed from the General Medical Council's register. Mr Hendry, 43, and his children Rheagan, 19, Kyle, 18, Callum, 10, and Niamh, nine, all spoke at the thanksgiving service.
Mrs Hendry went on to campaign about the dangers of cosmetic surgery, urging people to check their surgeon's credentials before going under the knife. The former Scotland captain told the congregation they knew they were a perfect match soon after meeting in Dundee 25 years ago.
Her husband played 51 times for Scotland and captained his country at the 1998 World Cup in France. Former Blackburn manager Kenny Dalglish was among the mourners
Hendry played for Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Rangers and Coventry City and has also managed Blackpool and Clyde. "Through our lives in football we were blessed with a very rich and pleasant life, but one we have never taken for granted," said Mr Hendry.
The couple, who had been together for more than 20 years, lived in Lytham with their children, aged between nine and 19. "With our children, 22 years of marriage, 25 years of knowing each other, we had some amazing times full of joy, laughter and celebration.
"Denise you are the most beautiful person. It was the greatest honour in life to be your best friend and husband.
"I will always miss you and never forget you."
Mrs Hendry died from a post-operative infection after spending 12 weeks at Salford Royal Hospital.
She contracted the infection after the latest operation to try to repair damage caused by the procedure in 2002.