TO his family, friends and fellow classmates, Jack Frew was a "cool, fashionable and talented" teenager with a bright future.

The impact of the 16-year-old's death led to mass grief and devastation after his life was brutally cut short.

His community in East Kilbride, where he was a pupil at Duncanrig High School, rallied round his parents Lorraine and Robert, sister Jemma and brother Gary as they struggled to come to terms with his death.

Around 700 friends, teachers and relatives attended a memorial service for the fifth-year pupil prior to his funeral and paid tribute to a "fun-loving", "considerate" and "happy" young man.

In the Order of Service, words taken from a book of condolence in the school listed Jack's attributes and read: "Jack was all of these things and many more besides. He will remain in the hearts of those who have known him forever."

After the service, distraught teenagers held hands and wiped tears from their eyes as they hugged each other. Jack's family – dressed in brightly coloured clothing – headed to a private funeral at South Lanarkshire crematorium in Blantyre.

During the funeral service, mourners laughed as family friend Lynn Crossan reminded them how Jack loved the limelight. She said: "Jack loved being photographed, he loved being on Facebook, he wanted to be famous. In one way, he would have enjoyed all this."

The Rev Kevin McKenzie added that Jack was bright and intelligent, got straight As in his Standard Grades and was hoping for a career in journalism or the stage.

Friends also later organised a music festival in Jack's name to raise money for PETAL (people experiencing trauma and loss).

Frew Fest at the Cathouse club in Glasgow featured six local bands, many of whom were Jack's friends and former classmates.

Organisers Max Grant and Fraser McPhee said the six-hour concert was for all the youngsters affected by music fan Jack's death.

Yesterday, as word spread that Craig Roy had been found guilty of murdering the teenager, friends told of their relief, posting messages online.

One friend wrote on Facebook: "It doesn't matter how much he tried, he would never blacken your name. In the end the jury saw through all his twisted lies. You are so missed."

Another wrote: "Finally, he got what was coming to him, not enough to be honest! But at least he's been caught out, he will be such a hated boy for the rest of his days. Miss you Jack, RIP."

While another simply added: "Justice at last Jack – love you forever."