Former British PM Boris Johnson pays his respects to Scone's Mark Heanly at emotional funeral

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was one of 600 people who paid their respects to Scone's Mark Heanly, remembered as a loving father, husband and champion of his community.

FORMER British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was among more than 600 people who came to pay their respects to Scone's "humble hero" Mark Heanly at an emotional service on Saturday.

Mr Johnson is Mr Heanly's first cousin, and attended the funeral in an unofficial and private capacity - making the long trip to Owens Gap for the weekend to join family and friends in mourning a man who has been remembered as "empathetic", "hardworking" and a "magnet".

Mr Heanly's mother Hilary's brother Stan is Mr Johnson's father. Both were in attendance at the service held at Mr Heanly's property, where he moved with his family after leaving his successful accounting business in Newcastle some years ago.

More than 600 people paid their respects to Mark Heanly on Saturday, who sadly lost his life in a cycling accident on November 26. Picture supplied.

Mr Heanly lost his life in a tragic cycling accident about 16 kilometres outside of Scone at Upper Dartbrook on November 26, after he suffered head injuries in a fall while crossing a culvert.

The 59-year-old was a pillar of his community, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity.

Mr Heanly has been remembered as an incredible father to his four children, a wonderful husband and a supportive friend.