All are being welcomed to say a final farewell today to a much-loved Hibs fan from Wallyford, who tragically died aged 67 after falling ill outside Hampden Park earlier this month.
Ian Berwick had attended Hibs’ Viaplay Cup semi-final defeat against Aberdeen on November 4 when he fell ill outside the stadium after the match and later passed away from a suspected heart attack.
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His fellow supporters held a minute’s applause in the 67th minute of the club’s home fixture against Kilmarnock FC on November 11 in tribute to the lifelong fan.
A celebration of Mr Berwick's life takes place at 3pm this afternoon, at Mortonhall Crematorium main chapel in Edinburgh with all welcome to attend.
Mr Berwick’s family has asked if anyone attending could wear a touch of green to celebrate his love for Hibs.
A collection will also take place in aid the British Heart Foundation’s research into Aortic Stenosis.
Tributes poured in from across East Lothian and beyond to the East Lothian dad who was president of Deantown Bowling Club in Whitecraig and helped plan the Whitecraig Gala.
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Mr Berwick’s wife Gail told the Courier that she would miss her husband of 27 years' quick sense of humour.
She said: “He liked to keep busy. He worked hard, sometimes too hard, but we loved him so much. He was such a big part of so many people’s lives and was my best friend.
“He loved to play pranks and was always joking.
"Those above have called him now and I know he’ll be looking down on us and smiling at all the attention.”
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