THE mother of a little five-year-old boy who tragically died when a mirror fell on him has paid a heartbreaking tribute to an "amazing little boy" who was "always smiling".

Freddie Farrow's funeral took place at Colchester Crematorium and Cemetery on Friday.

The Gosbecks Primary School pupil died on August 2, six days after a mirror fell on him in Fenwick, in Colchester High Street.

During the service, mum Natasha Ingham paid tribute to the popular youngster.

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She said: "Freddie was such an amazing little boy.

"He was happy every day – always smiling and making me laugh.

"Freddie had so much love to give and he showed me this every day.

"We would both tell each other how much we loved each other, and then have a little kiss.

"Freddie would pick me daisies most days or whatever he could find, and give it to me.

"His love is endless and I am so lost without him now he is not here."

Mourners were encouraged to line the streets this morning as the funeral procession arrived at the cemetery.

Dozens of residents gathered outside the Mersea Road cemetery to say goodbye before the private service took place inside.

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Natasha's speech continued: "I miss him so much; Freddie – you will always be with me wherever I go.

"Mummy and Freddie always went to the shops together because you always wanted to be with me.

"Freddie was such a clever boy especially at school with his maths. He was doing so well at school.

"I know I gave Freddie the best life he could ever have asked for.

"Freddie’s comfort was my hair and even when he sat next to me, he would hold onto my hair and twiddle it round my fingers. I will miss that so much.

"I could say so much more about Freddie, the speech would go on forever.

"Forever and always in my heart. Freddie will be missed but never forgotten and I will hold in my heart that beautiful smile of yours."