Derek Holdcroft

Peacefully at rest on Sunday 20th July 2025 surrounded by his loving and devoted family and the staff at Rowan Court Care Home, Newcastle. Derek aged 88 years formerly of Clayton, the dearly loved husband of Pam, the much loved and treasured dad of Karen, a dear father in law of Chris, a cherished grandad to Johnny and his partner Laura and Jack and his partner Laura, a dearly loved and amazing great grandad to Alfie, Arthur and Elva, a loving uncle and Navy pal of Steven also a dear brother in law to Carol and the late Frank. Derek will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.

Derek’s family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the Nursing staff at Rowan Court Care Home, Newcastle and Staff at Eldon House Care Home, Dresden for all their wonderful care shown to Derek and all his family during their recent sad loss.

Funeral service to take place on Friday 8th August, 1:15pm at Fenton Spiritualist Church, King Street, Fenton, ST4 3ET prior to cremation at Bradwell Crematorium. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church, black attire not required, guests are welcome to wear colour.

Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of Derek to the Douglas MacMillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the Church should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.