Such a lovely, caring man. Whenever I make a Christmas cake I will think of him! Rest in peace x Hannah

So many lovely memories of Derek, when I was at uni he would always ask how it was going, and give me studying tips (sometimes just to make sure I actually did! 😜). We had many fun times round at glenhaven having BBQs and celebrating events, john and Ros’s wedding, Jen’s birthdays and various events. Once I fell into the pond messing around, Derek helped me out (and told me off a little bit) and for many years would tease me about it afterwards! Fun times, a lovely kind man who I have lots of lovely memories of. You are now at peace. Xxx

Derek was a lovely cheerful man, and thinking back over our lives I remember the good times that we had and the lovely holidays we shared. I remember you and Ron making a rice pudding and you decided to add water to make it go further, Bob's and I couldn't stop laughing. Will miss you loads, at Peace now. Love Ann

I have so many lovely memories of you, of your kindness, sense of humour and love. Also that you were the only person to ever call me Kerry. I will miss the sparklein your eye and the hugs, actually I will just miss you full stop. At peace at last Uncle Derek Love Karen and Phil xx

My Dad gave me two of the best gifts anyone could give another person. He forgave me when I messed up and he believed in me always, even when I didn’t believe in myself. (Jen)

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Derek. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.