THE funeral of former rugby league player Tony Barrow, who died following a battle with a brain tumour, will take place tomorrow morning.

The service, which will celebrate the life of Tony Barrow, takes place on Tuesday (March 28) at St Mary’s Lowe House Church on North Road from 10am.

People attending the funeral have been told they can wear bright colours. A wake will take place at Saints’ stadium later. 

The former prop forward, who was the son of former Saints player of the 60s Tony snr, played for Oldham and Swinton.

He died at the age of 45 on Thursday, March 16 after a 21-month battle with a brain tumour.

Tributes flowed after news of his passing and sister Paula Cunningham, 48, described Tony as a “wonderful man”. 

Tony was the son of Kath and Tony snr, dad to Megan (20) and Lucy (17), brother to Paula and brother-in-law to Ste. He was uncle to Amy and Beth and a great uncle to Isla.