Funeral for Disco Pete to take place tomorrow morning

Party legend Pete Turner – known to thousands as Disco Pete – died aged 84 on February 13 .

His love of dancing and regular appearances at festivals and events earned him the nickname of “Brighton’s oldest raver”.

Disco Pete

Disco Pete's funeral is tomorrow morning at 11am at the Downs Chapel. Due to coronavirus restrictions, this event is invite-only and people are not allowed to stand outside.

However, residents and well-wishers have been invited to watch the funeral procession as it makes its way through the city.

The coffin will be travelling to the chapel by horse and kart, leaving the yard at the top of Bear Road at 10.40am. It will arrive at the chapel at 10.50am.

Disco Pete

People can pay their respects by donating to three charities chosen by the family, Cancer Research UK, Chestnut Tree House and Parkinson’s UK.

His daughter Vanessa said: “I have asked for no flowers, but to donate to charity instead if you can please, even if just the cost of a bunch of flowers, or less.

“I chose these charities because he has previously had cancer and towards the end of his life, suffered with Parkinson's disease. He also donated to children's hospices in the past.

“A tribute page has been set up by the funeral director, where people can leave a tribute, upload photos, light a candle or donate to the charities if they wish.”

The tribute page can be found at bit.ly/3v40tF2.