Bond actor Desmond Llewelyn, the man who played genius inventor Q in 17 of the 19 Bond movies, was been laid to rest in the East Sussex town of Hastings yesterday (January 6). Llewelyn died in a motor accident near his home on December 19, when travelling home from a book signing. Shortly before the cremation ceremony, a huge crowd paid their respects as Llewelyn's coffin was carried to the memorial service at the church of St Mary The Version in the nearby town of Battle.
Family, friends and former co-stars of the 85-year attended the service, where his friend the Right Reverend John Duggan told the congregation, "Desmond was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. When he was not at work as an actor, he would always be found digging in the garden or cutting hedges. He was also a wonderful host and gave wonderful parties. He was a dear friend and it is a tremendous honour for me to speak on this occasion."