Daniel Lloyd (left) and Hugo Wenn were found drowned in a pond

by Adam Williams

The life of popular teenager Hugo Wenn will be celebrated at a special service next week.

The 17-year-old died after drowning in Canterbury’s Reed Pond last month, days after he had reported missing by his family.

Daniel Lloyd, 25, was found drowned in the same pond later the same day.

A service will commemorate Hugo's life at St John The Baptist Church, in his home village of Barham, from 3.15pm next Thursday.

His family hope as many friends as possible can attend to pay their respects to a much loved grandson, son and brother.

His father Robert Wenn said: “It’s hoped to be a celebration of his life, we know there’s lots of people out there who would want to attend and the service is very much open to all.

“There’s no dress code or need for formality. I don’t think Hugo would have wanted people to turn up in uncomfortable suits, so lots of bright colours would be welcomed.”

Floral tributes in Canterbury city centre

The former Barham Primary School and Archbishop’s School pupil lived in Derringstone Hill, Barham, with parents Robert and Fiona, older brother Felix, 20, sister Dulcy, 15, and 14-year-old brother Oscar.

Hugo was well-known around Canterbury as a beat-boxer and busker, while he also played age-group rugby for Canterbury RFC until he was 16 and enjoyed going to the gym with friends.

His body was found by police on Monday, January 30. Hours later, police divers found the body of 25-year-old Daniel Lloyd, from Wincheap, in the same pond.

Post-mortems revealed Daniel, also a popular busker around Canterbury, and Hugo died from drowning.

The findings of toxicology tests are expected in the next two weeks.

Coroner Rebecca Cobb opened and adjourned an inquest into Hugo’s death on February 2 after his body was formally identified.

An inquest into Daniel Lloyd's death is due to be opened by today.

Crowds pack Canterbury's Buttermarket Square for a special service

Since the pair’s death, hundreds have left flowers, cards and pictures in Canterbury city centre where they used to perform.

A special service in their memory was held in Canterbury's Buttermarket Square earlier this month.

Donations for Hugo’s funeral are welcome to the Kent Air Ambulance Trust c/o Sterry Funeral Service, 93 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19 4HE or by calling 01303 272525. Family flowers only.