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Mourners say farewell to former gangster turned author Paul Ferris

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Cameron, L. (2026, October 19). Mourners say farewell to former gangster turned author Paul Ferris. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/martin-compston-glasgow-elton-john-tom-petty-dire-straits-b1301457.html

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Paul Ferris, the former crime boss turned author who died at 62 after a brief illness, was honored at Daldowie Crematorium in Glasgow. The funeral featured music from artists like Pink Floyd and Elton John, reflecting on his life transformation. Family and friends, including Scottish actor Paul Brannigan, paid respects to Ferris, known for his criminal past before turning away from it. His family requested mourners to donate to the charity See The Invisibles instead of flowers.

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Paul Ferris, a notorious Glasgow gangster and former author, was laid to rest on October 19, 2026, at Daldowie Crematorium in Glasgow. His funeral included a floral tribute spelling out the word "LEGEND" and another reading "Dad." The same crematorium had previously hosted the service for his rival Tam McGraw in August 2007. Ferris died on October 6 at University Hospital, Glasgow, aged 62, after being admitted two days earlier due to a short illness. He is survived by his wife Carolyn and five children: Paul, Dean, Carolyn, William, and John-Paul. During his criminal career, Ferris was convicted of arms trafficking in London's Old Bailey trial in 1998 but was cleared of the murder of Arthur "Fat Boy" Thompson Jr., son of his former boss Arthur “The Godfather” Thompson Sr.

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The former crime boss died earlier this month at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) aged 62, following a short illness, it is understood. asserted

it → die → illness

Family and friends gathered for his funeral which took place at Daldowie Crematorium on the outskirts of Glasgow on Monday. asserted

which → gather → Monday

A piper led the cortege as the hearse drove up to the entrance bearing the coffin which was decorated with floral arrangements spelling out the words Dad and Legend. asserted

which → lead → words

Scottish actor Paul Brannigan and former boxing champion Alex Arthur were among those to attend. asserted

Brannigan → attend → those

Music played during the service celebrating the life of Mr Ferris included Wish You Were Here and Coming Back to Life by Pink Floyd, Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits, Your Song by Elton John and I Won’t Back Down by Tom Petty and the Hearbreakers. asserted

I → play → Petty

Mr Ferris turned his back on a life of crime following a period serving time after working as an associate of Arthur “The Godfather” Thompson Sr. asserted

Ferris → turn → Sr

Ferris was cleared of the 1991 murder of his former boss’ son, Arthur “Fat Boy” Thompson Jr. In 1998, he was convicted of arms trafficking offences following a trial at the Old Bailey in London. It was while serving his sentence that he co-authored his debut book, The Ferris Conspiracy, with Reg McKay, which was published in 2001. asserted

which → clear → 2001

After seeing the film, Mr Ferris : “It was very humbling (to see the film), I thought it was an emotional rollercoaster. asserted

it → see → film

The family of Mr Ferris is inviting mourners to make a donation to The Invisibles, an independent group helping homeless people in Glasgow, according to the Naked City Facebook page, where photographer Brian Anderson first shared the news of the death of Mr Ferris. uncertain

Anderson → invite → Ferris

A post on the page ahead of the service said: “As family and friends prepare to say their final goodbyes, they are asking those who wish to pay their respects to consider a gesture of kindness that could make a real difference to the lives of others. uncertain

that → say → others

“The family has chosen to encourage donations to The Invisibles, also known as See The Invisibles, an independent group whose volunteers work to support some of Glasgow’s most vulnerable people.” asserted

volunteers → choose → people

It added: “By inviting donations in Paul’s memory his family hopes to turn a time of sadness into an opportunity to help others.” asserted

family → add → others

Mourners say farewell to former gangster turned author Paul Ferris

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