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Murdered toddler 'brought smiles' | |
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The funeral of murdered toddler Millie Martin has taken place in County Fermanagh. | The funeral of murdered toddler Millie Martin has taken place in County Fermanagh. |
The remains of the 15-month-old were removed from her grandparents' home in Kesh before the funeral at Ardess Parish Church at 1330 GMT. | The remains of the 15-month-old were removed from her grandparents' home in Kesh before the funeral at Ardess Parish Church at 1330 GMT. |
Family and friends followed her white coffin into the church, carried by her grandfather, Edward Martin, and followed by her mother, Rachel. | |
Reverend Henry Blair told mourners the toddler brought "a smile to everyone". | |
He said that she was "very much alive in heaven, not an angel, not a star, she's Millie". | |
Millie died in hospital on 11 December, less than 24 hours after suffering what was described as an horrific attack. | Millie died in hospital on 11 December, less than 24 hours after suffering what was described as an horrific attack. |
Her mother's partner, Barry McCarney, 30, of Glebe Park, Enniskillen, has been charged with murder. | Her mother's partner, Barry McCarney, 30, of Glebe Park, Enniskillen, has been charged with murder. |