Dozens of people turned out in Darlington this afternoon for the funeral of a much-loved Darlington teacher and dad-of-five.

Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Cockerton, Darlington, was filled with more than 150 family and friends of Chris Greaves, who died earlier this month.

The popular higher-level teaching assistant at Wyvern Academy, loved by many for his kind and caring nature, taught maths to children with special educational needs.

The Northern Echo attended with permission from the Greaves family. 

The Northern Echo: The funeral service was held at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Cockerton, Darlington. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTTThe funeral service was held at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Cockerton, Darlington. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

The Northern Echo: Roughly 150 people attended. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTTRoughly 150 people attended. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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The Northern Echo: The wake was held at Mowden Park Rugby Club. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTTThe wake was held at Mowden Park Rugby Club. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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The Northern Echo: Chris had five children. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTTChris had five children. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

The Northern Echo: Chris was also a grandad-of-four. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTTChris was also a grandad-of-four. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

The Northern Echo: A touching floral tribute from Chris, wife, Rachel. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTTA touching floral tribute from Chris, wife, Rachel. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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The Northern Echo: Roughly 150 people were in attendance. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTTRoughly 150 people were in attendance. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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