This is Derbyshire --THE sombre rumble of motorcycle engines seemed a fitting farewell to a 45-year-old biker and former pub landlord who died suddenly.
Stuart Lee, a founding member of Derby's Brotherhood motorbike club, was carried to Markeaton Crematorium in a Triumph hearse followed by his rider friends and family.
His son-in-low and mother paid moving tributes to a man described as being "as comfortable on his bike as in a brightly coloured pinny making Sunday dinner".
A special poem for motorcyclists who have lost their lives was also read out to the tearful congregation.
Mr Lee's body was found at his home in Gordon Road, Derby, and his cause of death will be determined at an inquest.
The service began with the song Don't Stop Believing, by Journey, described as Mr Lee's favourite.
He leaves daughter Charlotte Askew and grandsons Jacob and Lucas as well as wife Sarah, from whom he was separated.
John Askew, Mr Lee's son-in-law, paid a tearful tribute, saying he was a father figure and role model.
He said: "Stu was a simply wonderful man. He was a true friend to many and to me he was more than a friend.
"He was a hard-working man who took great pleasure in providing for his family.
"He was the proudest big brother, husband, father, uncle and grandad.
"He taught me a lot of things and shared some unbelievable life-changing experiences. He taught me how to cook enough mashed potato to feed 30 people for Christmas dinner.
"He taught me that showing emotions makes you a real man.
"I'll always remember Stu coming to our house, putting on his furry slippers and watching Fireman Sam with his dear boys draped on his lap.
"Even though you are gone, every time I look at those boys I see you in them."
After this speech, Don't Want to Miss a Thing, by Aerosmith was played, a favourite song of both Mr Lee and his daughter, Charlotte.
Mr Lee's mother, Pam, spoke about his early years. She said: "He was a very caring, loving boy, always taking things apart and putting them back together again.
"He started baking cakes, green, blue, red and yellow ones. He made tarts, never forgetting his salad cream tart!
"For his 14th birthday he asked for an icing set! He married Sarah and they had Charlotte. We have such wonderful memories of our son. Night, night, and sweet nothings as always."
At the end of Mr Lee's funeral, May it Be, by Enya, was played.
Following the service, the cavalcade of motorcyclists rode to the Chestnut Tree pub, in Sinfin, where Mr Lee was landlord from 2001 to 2009. Reported by This is 11 hours ago.