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Jon Marsh: Bikers lead Brechin dad on final journey after fatal crash

A procession of more than 100 bikers escorted a Brechin motorcyclist on his final journey following his death in a crash last month.

Jonathan Marsh, known as Jon, was involved in a collision with an electric car on the B961 at Monikie on November 22.

The 48-year-old – who had a son, Ewan – died at the scene.

Jon Marsh with wife Tracey. Image: Tracey Marsh.

Following his passing, wife Tracey paid tribute to her husband, describing him as “the kindest, most generous man anyone could ever hope to meet”.

Members of his club – Rejects MCC, East Coast – also saluted their “brother” and asked for as many bikers as possible to turn out at his funeral.

On Monday, Jon’s coffin was carried by a hearse, pulled by a trike, from Arbroath to Parkgrove Crematorium.

Jon’s coffin leaves Arbroath. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Bikers joining the procession. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

Dozens of people on bikes followed for the journey.

A celebration of Jon’s life was held at Parkgrove, with mourners packing in to listen to the service led by humanist celebrant Brenda Reid.

She said: “Jon’s loss will leave a gap impossible to contemplate in the lives of those who loved him.

‘He lived all his life in the heart of a loving family’

“Everyone will miss Jon so much – his cheerfulness, his good-heartedness, and his sense of fun.

“Jon could not have inspired more love had he lived to 90.

“He lived all his life in the heart of a loving family.

“There is so much to be grateful for in the enrichment and the added quality of life which Jon brought to the lives around him.”

Dozens of motorcyclists took part. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Groups of bikers went before and after Jon’s hearse. Image: Steven MacDougall/DC Thomson.

She added: “There have been so many messages and they all say the same thing – how he was a great guy and how much he will be missed.”

Music at the service included Nothing Else Matters by Metallica, Heaven Can Wait by Meatloaf and Forever Young by Audra Mae.

The funeral poem Funeral Blues by WH Auden – made famous in the film Four Weddings and a Funeral – was also read by Tracey.

Donations from the funeral will be presented to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.

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