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Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford's widow Renata touches her husband's casket at St. James Cathedral in Toronto on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Ford died of cancer last week at the age of 46. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford’s widow Renata touches her husband’s casket at St. James Cathedral in Toronto on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Ford died of cancer last week at the age of 46. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette THE CANADIAN PRESS

A transcript of the eulogies at Rob Ford’s funeral service

Who said what during the funeral for former Toronto mayor Rob Ford
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Former Ontario premier Mike Harris led tributes today during the funeral for former Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Clinton Leonard, who was coached by Ford, also spoke. Mourners also heard from Rob Ford’s children, Stephanie and Dougie. Closing the eulogies and on behalf of so many, Doug Ford said, "Rob, I’m going to miss you like crazy."

What follows are transcripts of today’s tributes. Click below for each eulogy.

    MIKE HARRISCLINTON LEONARDSTEPHANIE AND DOUGIE FORDDOUG FORD SR.
    Former Ontario premier Mike Harris speaks at former Toronto mayor Rob Ford’s funeral at St. James Cathedral in Toronto on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Ford died of cancer last week at the age of 46. Nathan Denette/CP

    MIKE HARRIS, former Ontario premier

    The real tribute to Rob FordThe real tribute to Roba tribute to both Rob the man and Rob the politician.
    Clinton Leonard, a former football player Rob Ford, speaks at the former mayor’s funeral at St. James Cathedral in Toronto on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. (Nathan Denette/CP)

    CLINTON LEONARD, team member coached by Ford


    Mother Diane Ford, left to right, son Doug Ford Jr., wife Renata Ford and daughter Stephanie Ford wait outside city hall ahead of the funeral procession to St. James Cathedral for former mayor Rob Ford in Toronto on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. (Frank Gunn/CP)

    STEPHANIE FORD, daughter

    DOUGIE FORD, son

    Stephanie Ford:
    Brother Doug Ford speaks at former Toronto mayor Rob Ford’s funeral at St. James Cathedral in Toronto on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. (Nathan Denette/CP)

    DOUG FORD SR. 

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