MUM Ruth Fuller gave an emotional farewell to her three children at a memorial service for tragic Sam, Becca and Charlie.

"My children have remained a source of comfort and inspiration to me throughout this," she said.

"They may have only had a short time but each of them embraced an abundance of life.

"I'm so proud of you kids and I love you something silly."

Friends and relatives gathered round Ruth as she released a bunch of brightly coloured balloons bearing messages during a service which was arranged by the children's young friends at Lakers School on Sunday.

Her sister Jo Ballard read out Ruth's moving tribute to the three children, who were found dead at a disused quarry in Shropshire three months ago with father

Ceri, 35.

The service at Lakers School was arranged by Estelle Mundy, 13, Jack Cook, 12, and Tyree Brown, 13, who shared their happy memories of Sam, 12, Rebecca, eight and Charlotte, seven.