THE funeral of a young father who died suddenly after a house party will take place on Friday.

Martin Ball — known as Marve — was rushed to Royal Bolton Hospital after he was found collapsed on Harley Avenue, Harwood early on August 31, before he was pronounced dead.

A mass will be held at St Columba’s RC Church at 1pm before the 28-year-old is interned in Tonge Cemetery at 2.30pm.

Mourners are invited to The Crofters in Bradshaw after the funeral and the family are asking for donations to MacMillan Cancer Support.