Scott Gilhooly’s funeral is due to be held today (Thursday, June 11) with only a small number of family and friends allowed to attend because of social distancing rules.

Mr Gilhooly died, aged 44, following an incident at his pub, the Swiss Bell, in Mountbatten Road, Braintree, on May 17.

A hearse carrying the landlord is due to travel past the pub ahead of his funeral and will pause there so people can pay their respects.

Well-wishers are being urged to line the streets to pay tribute to Mr Gilhooly and give him a send-off to remember.

This photo of Scott has been used as the artwork for his charity single, Only You

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Details have been published on a Facebook group dedicated to Mr Gilhooly, called Raise a Glass for Scott.

Speaking in the group, Aidan Kelly said: “It is with a heavy, sad and broken heart to announce details of Scott Gilhooly’s funeral arrangements.

“Scott will arrive at his family home at 1.50pm and he will leave on his final journey, going via the Swiss Bell Pub at approximately 2pm, then on to a private ceremony with immediate family only.

“There has been an overwhelming outpouring of affection, expressions of love, support and cherished memories in Scott’s sad and tragic passing.

“Let’s all remember Scott, pay our respects, positively reflect and celebrate his life by lining the route from outside the Swiss Bell on this day.”

Those planning to pay their respects are asked to maintain social distancing at all times and can head to the Swiss Bell from 1.30pm onwards.

Thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of Mr Gilhooly and plans are in place to install a defibrillator somewhere on the Fairview estate in his memory.

A charity initiative to provide hot food for the homeless is meanwhile being carried on in Mr Gilhooly’s memory.

He launched the project in the weeks before his death and had been working with Sanctus in Chelmsford.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr Gilhooly’s death.

A post mortem found he died from stab wounds to the neck and chest.

Lawrence Bourke, 23, of Lister Road, Braintree, has been charged with murder and he is due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Wednesday, July 15, for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

A provisional date for trial has been set for Monday, November 2.