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Tom Parker’s wife Kelsey calls him her ‘soulmate’ in heartbreaking eulogy at funeral

Tom's loved ones paid tribute to him in a private service today

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The funeral of Tom Parker saw fans line the streets today to remember the inspirational singer.

The Wanted singer Tom sadly died on March 30 aged 33 following a battle with cancer.

On Wednesday, his family and friends gathered for a private service in London and his wife Kelsey paid a heartbreaking tribute to her “soulmate”.

The Wanted stars carry Tom Parker's coffin during funeral today April 20, 2022
Tom’s funeral took place today as his The Wanted bandmates carried his coffin (Credit: LBC News/Twitter)

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In a pre-recorded message which was played in the church, Kelsey said marrying Tom was “the best day of my life”.

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She said in the tribute that Tom showed their two children “how to be brave, courageous and strong”.

Kelsey also said she and Tom “stayed positive” even in their “darkest days”.

Tom Parker and his wife Kelsey speaking on This Morning
Tom’s wife Kelsey called him her “soulmate” in the heartbreaking tribute (Credit: ITV)

She continued: “I will treasure every memory because life with you was never dull.

“You were always coming up with songs, new game shows and we all know how much you loved an invention – I bet you were gutted you never made it on Dragons’ Den.

“Soulmates, that’s what we are.”

Kelsey added: “If love alone could have saved you, you would have lived forever. Our souls are endless. I love you babe, from your babe.”

Tom’s The Wanted bandmate Max George also delivered an emotional speech.

He began with a joke about the band being pallbearers, saying: “I could actually hear him saying, ‘It’s about time’, as he carried us for the last 12 years.”

Max also said: “He has left us far too early and we will miss him so much.”

Tom Parker funeral car with flower display
Tom’s funeral took place in London today (Credit: ED! exclusive)

His fellow bandmate Siva Kaneswaran also called Tom an “absolute hero” during a speech.

Many of Tom’s fans lined the streets today to pay their respects to the singer.

Kelsey had previously said people outside the church would be able to watch the service on screens.

Fans also took to social media to pay tributes to Tom and send their condolences to Kelsey and his family.

One person said: “Thinking of Tom Parker’s family, friends and fans today.”

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Another wrote: “Thinking so much of the family of @TomParker as they pay their respects today at his funeral.”

One praised Kelsey, saying: “So incredibly generous of Kelsey to give the TW fans this chance to say goodbye to Tom one last time.

“What an incredible woman Kelsey Parker is. Seriously.”

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)

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