Keith Dunnington, who worked at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead as a staff nurse, was 54 when he died in April.
Mum Lillian, 81, and dad Maurice, 85, both passed away in hospital days apart after also contracting Covid-19.
5. The cortege
The funeral procession makes its way down John Reid Road | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
6. Respect from heroes
Firefighters also took part in the vigil | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
7. Blue light tribute
The funeral passes South Shields fire station | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
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