A FAN of hit TV show Only Fools and Horses was remembered in style – when his coffin was taken to the crematorium in a Del Boy-inspired three-wheeler.

David Booth, who died aged 71, loved the comedy show so much his daughter arranged for the coffin to be driven by the specially-converted hearse to the service which was held at Overdale Crematorium, in Overdale Drive.

The vehicle, supplied by Fleetwood-based company Only Fools and Hearses, is made up of two converted yellow three-wheel Reliant Regal vans with the words, “Trotters Independent Trading,” written on the side.

Daughter Janet Fitton, 48, from Moses Gate, said: “It was really lovely and it made it all a bit easier for us because we could see people smiling and taking pictures.

“My dad always just wanted people to be happy and to put a smile on people’s faces, so it was great that we were able to do that for him. Dad was a huge fan of the programme, he particularly loved that scene when Del Boy falls through the bar and also the scene with the chandelier.”

Mr Booth, who lived in Farnworth in the latter years of his life but who had lived all over Bolton as well as Wales and Ireland, worked as a mechanic before joining Bolton Council to work as a community care and sports development officer.

He was instrumental in campaigning for the play area which was installed in Moses Gate Park and ran summer camps for children during school holidays, where he organised day trips to places like Blackpool and Camelot Theme Park.

Ninety-nine people were counted in church for the service, with many more standing outside.

Mrs Fitton added: “He was a very kind man and worked hard to help his community, it was very nice but not surprising so many people turned up.

“That’s how he will be remembered – he cared about family, friends, his community and having a good laugh.”

Darren Abey, owner at Only Fools and Hearses, said he was pleased that he was able to make the day memorable for the family.

He said: “Of course, funerals are terribly sad occasions but there’s no reason why a bit of humour can’t be brought in and also, more than anything, it shows a personal touch. I set up the businesses so that people could have something they will look back on with happy memories.

“It is always nice when the cars are able to put a smile on people’s faces, it makes it all worthwhile for me.”