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Sir Elton John’s emotional tribute to mum, 92, after ‘perfect’ private funeral

Superstar thanks Shelia Farebrother for 'bringing him into the world' after she is laid to rest in family chapel

SIR Elton John has shared a poignant tribute to his late mother after she was laid to rest this morning - thanking her for “bringing him into the world”.

Sheila Farebrother died in December at the age of 92 just months after the pair ended a nine-year feud.

Superstar Elton described her funeral, that took place earlier today at the family chapel, as “perfect”.

In a touching Instagram post that accompanied a snap showing the coffin plaque, he wrote: “Dear Mum, Today’s funeral was perfect.

“Having the service in the family chapel and attended by your brother and sister brought us all comfort.

“Having the service where Nan lived out her final days brought you and your Mother back together again.

 Elton John and mum Shelia Farebrother had recently reconciled
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Elton John and mum Shelia Farebrother had recently reconciled
 Elton with his mum when he received an honorary doctorate from the Royal Academy of Music
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Elton with his mum when he received an honorary doctorate from the Royal Academy of MusicCredit: Xposure
 Elton was joined by Sheila at an event in London in 2002
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Elton was joined by Sheila at an event in London in 2002
 Elton John at his 50th birthday party with his mum and stepdad - dressed as The Queen and Prince Philip
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Elton John at his 50th birthday party with his mum and stepdad - dressed as The Queen and Prince PhilipCredit: Rex Features

“Tomorrow your friends will gather separately to say their good byes.

“I’ve chosen all the music so everything will be just right.

“Thank-you for bringing me into the world and for all that you have done for me.

“Love. Elton #RIP.”

Elton and Sheila fell out for nearly a decade over his husband David Furnish.

 Elton revealed his mother had died last month in a touching tweet
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Elton revealed his mother had died last month in a touching tweet
 Sheila hired an Elton John tribute act to attend her 90th birthday after falling out with her son
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Sheila hired an Elton John tribute act to attend her 90th birthday after falling out with her son
 Elton John pictured with his proud mum after receiving a knighthood in 1998
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 Elton John pictured with his proud mum after receiving a knighthood in 1998Credit: Rex Features

 

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She once described the American as “that f***ing thing”.

But they started to patch things up after her 90th birthday — for which she hired a Sir Elton lookalike.

Sheila is understood to have met grandsons Zachary, six, and Elijah, four, earlier this year.

After learning of her death in December the 70-year-old musician tweeted: "So sad to say that my mother passed away this morning.

 Sir Elton said he was 'in shock' following his mum's death last month
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Sir Elton said he was 'in shock' following his mum's death last monthCredit: PA:Press Association
 Elton with Sheila and step-father Fred
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Elton with Sheila and step-father FredCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Sheila is understood to have met her grandchildren Elijah, four, and Zachary, six, earlier this year
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Sheila is understood to have met her grandchildren Elijah, four, and Zachary, six, earlier this yearCredit: Getty - Contributor
 David Furnish, Elton and Sheila in 1998 when the musician received his knighthood
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David Furnish, Elton and Sheila in 1998 when the musician received his knighthoodCredit: PA:Press Association
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"I only saw her last Monday and I am in shock.

"Travel safe Mum. Thank you for everything. I will miss you so much. Love, Elton."

Sir Elton revealed in May that he and his mother were “back in touch” after his brush with death when a bacterial infection left him in intensive care in Chile.

Tensions between Sheila and his husband David mounted for years before mother and son stopped talking in 2008.

Sheila had been invited to be the official witness at the couple’s civil partnership in 2005, but was told she could not appear in any of the photos because she refused to wear a hat.

She and Sir Elton stopped talking en­tirely in 2008 when he demanded she cut off communication with two of their oldest friends — Bob Halley and John Reid.

But Sir Elton reached out to heal the rift before Sheila’s 90th birthday in 2015. They started to see one another again properly in May. He posted a picture of the two of them together with the caption: “Dear Mum, Happy Mother’s Day! So happy we are back in touch. Love, Elton xo.”


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