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Hundreds of mourners attended a funeral service for Michael Brennan, after the teenager was killed in an accident outside a Cheltenham bus interchange while running to catch a bus.

His uncle, Father Frank Brennan, delivered the service and a powerful eulogy. He spoke of the day he christened Michael who his father, Paul, told those gathered, had been named after every cheeky relative the family had.

His mother, Anna, spoke of her love for her son and his unfailing love returned to her.

''Michael was always quick with a hug and a kiss and a mother could not have asked for a more loving son,'' she said.

Michael's sister Laura, said the three girls were very lucky to have such a beautiful brother who was always quick with a laugh and a joke and also good friends with their friends.

''It is testimony to his unfailing spirit and his friendliness that so many people are here today, especially from the Parkdale Secondary College,'' she said.

The service was attended by a large contingent of students and teachers from Parkdale.

Father Frank Brennan said Michael was probably the most spoilt boy in the world, with his three doting older sisters, who answered his every whim.

''Lauren, Monique and Stephanie answered Michael's demands for the first few years of his life.

''He was the centre of their world.''

Public Transport Users Association president Daniel Bowen said bus frequency and safety at the Cheltenham interchange needed to be improved.

''This young boy felt he had to run to catch the bus and then the accident happened,'' Mr Bowen said.

''That bus interchange is about 10 years old and we have been campaigning for a new Southland station for some time.

''We hope it will now be considered quickly after this terrible accident.''

Parkdale Secondary principal Greg McMahon said Michael was a loved and precious member of the school and his death had had a big impact on both staff and students.

''He was a very important part of the school community and a very well-liked popular boy.

''We followed his transition into senior school, his development into a fine adolescent and the anticipation of year 12,'' Mr McMahon said.