THE oldest and youngest victims of the Clutha helicopter crash have been remembered at separate funerals.
Robert Jenkins, 61, and Colin Gibson, 33, were among ten people killed when a police helicopter crashed on to the roof of the Glasgow pub nearly two weeks ago.
Around 350 mourners gathered at Linn Crematorium on the south side of Glasgow to pay their respects to Mr Jenkins, whose friends and relatives described as a "gentleman".
Among them were his partner of four years, Mary Kavanagh, and his two daughters Claire, 32, Elaine, 31, and his sister Fiona Johnstone. Ms Kavanagh was with Mr Jenkins on the night of the tragedy but was further from the bar and escaped uninjured.
The humanist service yesterday was held by celebrant Ken Eadie, who paid tribute to Mr Jenkins.
Mr Eadie also spoke about Mr Jenkins' late wife Margaret, who died in 2006, and the times they shared together.
A message on the order of service said: "The family wishes to thank all relatives and friends for their overwhelming kindness, love and support, shown at this sad time.
"They would also like to extend their thanks to the emergency services."
Lord Provost Sadie Docherty and Gordon Matheson, leader of Glasgow City Council, were among those in the hall of remembrance.
A special poem about courage was read to the mourners by Ms Kavanagh, and two life-long friends Tony Darroch and Davy Welsh paid tribute to the music fan, who grew up in Balornock, Glasgow.
In a statement released ahead of the funeral, Mr Jenkins' family said: "Robert was an especially kind, warm and funny man with many friends. He was a retired administration worker with Scottish Gas and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him."
Earlier mourners had gathered at Neilston Parish Church in East Renfrewshire to remember Mr Gibson, who died as he celebrated a friend's birthday in the bar.
His family bowed their heads silently as they were led into the funeral by the Rev Fiona Maxwell, who conducted the hour-long service. The church, which holds up to 500 people, was full with people saying a final farewell to Mr Gibson, who lived with his partner David Hay in Ayr.
Mr Hay, 33, read a personal tribute during the service and Mr Gibson's sister Diane Christensen recounted the story of her brother's life. Hymns included How Great Thou Art and Once In Royal David's City.
A collection of photographs of Mr Gibson, including some of his baby pictures, was printed on the order of service.
The Thornliebank Accordion Band played as the congregation spilled out on to the street to watch the hearse pull away.
A large bouquet of white flowers and single red and white roses lay on the coffin, which was lifted into the hearse by undertakers. Mr Gibson's body was then taken to Woodside Crematorium in Paisley.
A message from the family thanked the congregation for attending and said a wake would be held at Neilston Bowling Club.
In a statement released ahead of the funeral, they said: "As Colin's family, we would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to the emergency services who attended the scene of the tragic accident.
"We also thank the members of the public who instinctively disregarded their own safety to help others.
"We appreciate the painstaking challenge faced by the rescue workers who worked tirelessly in these harrowing circumstances.
"Our thoughts are with those other families also affected by this unfortunate event
"At this most difficult time we do ask for privacy to come to terms with our loss."
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