Ernie Moss: Hundreds turn out to applaud Chesterfield's record goalscorer as he makes his final journey - live updates
The former player sadly passed away last month aged 71 following his battle with dementia.
Funeral directors Harold Lilleker and Sons have released details of Ernie’s final journey ahead of the procession through Chesterfield and a significant number of fans, supporters and residents gathered at the Technique Stadium to pay their respects.
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Hide AdThe funeral procession completed a lap of honour around Chesterfield FC’s home ground before crowds started to clap the hero who is known as a local legend.
His funeral service then took place at Chesterfield Crematorium.
Follow the latest updates this afternoon, as the town waved goodbye to the Spireites hero and tributes poured in.
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Chesterfield says goodbye to Spireites legend Ernie Moss as community comes together to pay respects to town’s top goalscorer
Key Events
- Chesterfield legend and record goalscorer Ernie Moss was laid to rest this afternoon
- The former Spireites player died aged 71 in July from dementia
- Funeral directors Harold Lilleker and Sons have released details of his final journey as the Chesterfield community gathers
- Ernie’s funeral procession completed lap of honour at the Technique Stadium followed by a minute’s applause
Rest in peace Ernie Moss
At the Derbyshire Times, our thoughts are with Ernie’s family, friends and loved ones who have said their final goodbyes to him this afternoon.
This marks the end of our live blog covering his service as the community turned out in huge numbers to pay their respects to him.
Guests file out of chapel as ‘Everything I Own’ plays and Ernie is finally laid to rest
‘Everything I Own’ by Bread played as funeral service guests filed out of the chapel at Chesterfield Crematorium.
Ernie Moss will now finally be laid to rest, following a send of from his family, friends and hundreds in the community who paid tribute to the person he was alongside his remarkable sporting achievements.
‘Abide With Me' rings around Chesterfield Crematorium
Guests at Ernie’s funeral hear a poignant rendition of the hymn Abide With Me at Chesterfield Crematorium.
People listen to Ernie’s funeral outside Crematorium
Residents, fans and supporters are seen listening to Ernie’s service outside Chesterfield Crematorium this afternoon (Friday, August 6).
Ernie leaves behind ‘gaping hole’ in family’s lives
Ernie Moss’ grandson has paid tribute to the 71-year-old, who he described as the ‘best grandad, best father, best husband’ that will leave behind a ‘gaping hole’ in his family’s lives.
Guests stand as hymns are plaid at funeral service
Guests at Ernie Moss’ funeral service are now standing as hymns chosen by his family are played at the chapel.
‘Incredibly moving’ scenes at the Technique Stadium as crowds gathered in ‘perfect tribute’ to ‘wonderful’ man
Derbyshire Times reporter Michael Broomhead has shared how the scenes of fans, supporters and residents at the Technique Stadium turning up to pay their respects to Ernie Moss was ‘incredibly moving’.
Ernie remembered as a ‘irreplaceable’ ‘gentleman’ who was ‘uncomfortable’ with being called a legend
The service at Chesterfield Crematorium has now started with Ernie’s coffin displayed at the front of the chapel.
He was referred to as a ‘gentleman’ who was ‘irreplaceable’ yet ‘uncomfortable’ with being referred to as a legend.
Instead, he apparently referred to himself as a ‘leg end’.
At the Derbyshire Times, our thoughts are with Ernie’s family and friends at this difficult time.