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Vigil held for family devastated by deadly crash in Vaughan

Emotional candlelight vigils were held for the family devastated by an alleged drunk driving incident that claimed the lives of three children and a grandfather.

Images on candles and screens depicting smiling faces of those killed sparks emotional responses

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Images of those killed were displayed across Brampton's Gage Park Thursday evening. (Makda Ghebreslassie/CBC)
Hundreds gathered for emotional candlelight vigils Thursday night, held for the family devastated by an alleged drunk driving incident that claimed the lives of three children and a grandfather.

The Neville-Lake family is mourning the loss of four family members who died during a three-car collision Sunday in Vaughan. Nine-year-old Daniel, five-year-old Harrison, two-year-old Milly and 65-year-old Gary Neville were all killed in the fatal crash.

Family members attended the candlelight vigil held in Brampton's Gage Park.  The other took place at the St. Padre Pio church in Vaughan. 

Pictures of the victims could be seen across the park, some of them depicted on the candles brought by mourners. Several people fought back tears and shared stories about the family members, taken so suddenly away. Immediate family did not speak at either event.

Several people shared heartfelt stories and experiences while fighting back tears at a memorial for those lost in Sunday's deadly car crash in Vaughan. (Makda Ghebreslassie/CBC)
Thousands of people have also donated to an online fundraiser in the names of the four victims.

Marco Muzzo, of King Township, faces a dozen impaired-driving offences and six charges related to the dangerous operation of a motor vehicle in connection to the incident.

In a statement released this week, the 29-year-old's mother said her family is "greatly saddened" by the tragedy and send their deepest sympathy and condolences to those affected.

With files from The Canadian Press

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