THE frontman of The Alarm will be laid to rest in his beloved Dyserth next week.
Mike Peters's funeral will be held on Thursday, May 29 at 3pm at the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan in Dyserth.
North Wales Police and Denbighshire County Council have agreed to close down Waterfall Road for the funeral. Fans from across the world as well as loved ones, friends and those from the music world are expected to attend.
Mike's wife Jules posted on social media: "We are so touched by the outpouring of love from our local community and beyond, towards our local boy Michael Leslie Peters.
"Born in Dyserth and laid to rest in Dyserth. You couldn’t write the script.
"So please make your plans to join us on Thursday, May 29 at 3pm to celebrate the incredible life of Mikey Peters…
"I’ll be releasing all the logistics over the next few days.
"I’m so overwhelmed by all the people who are making the trip from overseas…
"I always knew how MP was so loved, such was his humility and kindness with everyone he met… but the outpouring has been unprecedented."
People are encouraged to arrive before 2pm at the Dyserth church.
Jules revealed that Mike "never once thought he was losing this fight".
The talented musician, who lived in Dyserth, died aged 66 on April 29.
The father to Dylan and Evan, who supported U2 and Status Quo on tour and played with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, was first diagnosed with the blood cancer chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) more than 30 years ago, aged 36.
In October 2024, Mike developed Richter’s syndrome where his CLL changed into an aggressive fast-growing lymphoma. He underwent experimental treatment at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.
Talking about organising Mike's funeral, Jules said: "When I realised that i was responsible for organising the funeral I set about it as if I was producing 'The Gathering', a Mike Peters event that I have produced for over 30 years…
"Based on our very ‘loose’ funeral discussions (as you must remember that MLP never once thought he was losing this fight) Mike was confident right to the very end that he was going to receive the full dose of Epcoritamab and then continue to a new life of maintenance.
"This is why the end came as a shock…
"I’m so happy that this confidence permeated all of the last year for Mike. determination and resilience and at another time I would like to discuss this further.
"My job recently has been to facilitate confidence with Mike, despite my growing inner fears. That has taken all of me if I’m honest as my whole intention this past year has been to protect Mike and support him in his wishes…
"Mike didn’t think he was going to die and so he never wanted the difficult conversation… he certainly wasn’t particularly interested in discussing funerals… boring!
"I’ll share more over the next few days, weeks and months but the one thing I wanted was a special place to lay Mike to rest and a special person to lay Mike to rest."
Reverend Gregor Lachlann-Waddell will take Mike's service.
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