Hundreds of mourners celebrated the life of Workington Town superfan Shaun Weaver at his funeral.

Dad-of-three Shaun Weaver, 46, of Needham Drive, Workington, died on December 5 after a short illness at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle.

Mourners gathered at Distington Hall Crematorium today to remember Mr Weaver, his larger-than-life personality and his impact on their lives.

Mr Weaver's coffin was carried into the crematorium to Elvis Presley's song Viva Las Vegas in a nod to his darts nickname Weaver Las Vegas.

Andrew Richardson, who led the service, said: "Today we begin the process of remembering Shaun and as long as his memory endures his influence will be felt.

"You will all have your own special memories of Shaun.

"He was well-loved; look at those around you, this is phenomenal.

"He had lots of friends."

Mr Weaver's passion for rugby league, darts and DJing was described, as well as his devotion to his children Shane, Katie and Leah.

Paying tribute to Mr Weaver, a friend said: "Whenever Shaun comes to mind, so does a smile."

Before the service, directors, coaching staff and players from Workington Town gathered to give the coffin of one of the club's most loyal fans a guard of honour at Derwent Park before the cortège completed a lap of the pitch.

Mourners also marked Mr Weaver's love of sports by wearing shirts from Workington Town and other teams at the service.

Alan Pemberton's poem of remembrance, Memories Of You, was read and the song You'll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers was played and sung by mourners due to its affiliation with Mr Weaver's beloved Liverpool FC.

Mr Richardson added: "Shaun has reached the end of his life here with us but the influence he's had will remain with us forever."

The service was followed by a wake at the Royal British Legion Club in Workington.

Donations can be made to Help For Heroes and the Hensingham Suite at West Cumberland Hospital.

The News & Star attended the funeral with the permission of Mr Weaver’s family.