The Scottish comedian’s funeral took place in St Mary’s Cathedral in the West End on Saturday morning, as mourners gathered outside in colourful clothes – at Janey’s request – to share their condolences.
Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was among those in attendance, as well as Still Game star Gavin Mitchell.
Ashley Storrie (below), Janey’s daughter, paid tribute to her mum as she told attendees: “My mum was very much a daughter of Glasgow, she loved her city dearly, it was her favourite place in the whole wide world.
“It felt like the world was telling her, be quiet, stay small, don’t get big, so she did the opposite.
“She ventured far from her shore, she swam very far indeed.”
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As the funeral came to a close, her catchphrase “Frank, get the door” – which was part of her voiceover parodies of Sturgeon’s coronavirus news briefings that saw her achieve viral fame during the pandemic – was played over the PA system and the doors of the church were opened.
Mourners followed as her coffin was then lifted out of the cathedral and into a hearse, and as the vehicle’s doors shut she was applauded by a crowd gathered around it.
Janey died at the age of 63 in November after receiving palliative treatment for terminal cancer.
