Bikers from across Bassetlaw turned up in force, to join a funeral procession in Retford.

Lorna Mathers had appealed for motorcyclists to attend the procession, for the funeral on Monday, August 10, of her mother, Louise Mathers of Retford, a former postwoman who loved motorbikes.

A Harley Davidson with sidecar transported the coffin from Galway Crescent, through the town centre then on to Babworth Crematorium, where a service for family and friends took place.

Lorna, 47, said: "The sun was shining on the day, and the bikers roared their engines in respect.

Bikers congregate at Galway Crescent, Retford, for the funeral procession.

placeholder image — Bikers congregate at Galway Crescent, Retford, for the funeral procession.

"My brother Chris did a wonderful eulogy and I did a 'This was Your Life quiz', each bringing tears of sadness and joy.

"On leaving the crematorium one of my mum’s cousins regaled a story of my grandad having a motorcycle and side car that my mum and her sister would travel in as they had no car.

"My mum had Rainbow Valley by Family Affair on entrance, Come Alive by Suzie Quatro during her photo montage, then The Rose by Bette Midler as people were invited to my mum’s pink and butterfly covered coffin to say their final goodbyes.

"My brother and I were in tears when we saw how many bikers turned up for mum’s final journey."

A Harley Davidson with sidecar transported the coffin to Babworth Crematorium.

Louise Mathers died on July 22 in Bassetlaw Hospice, and leaves daughter Lorna, with wife Michelle, son Chris and daughter-in-law Natasha, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Donations that were made at the funeral will be forwarded to Bassetlaw Hospice.