“May you find comfort in the happy times you shared.”
At rest on Tuesday 29th July 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Derek aged 84 years of May Bank, the dearly loved and loving husband of 54 years to Jeanette, now reunited with his beloved brothers and sisters, also a much loved and treasured uncle.
Derek will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.
Funeral Service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Thursday 28th August 2025 at 2pm.
Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium.
Messages of condolence may be left below.
All floral tributes and enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services
01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 29th July 2025
Funeral Date: 28th August 2025
I knew Derek through him working at Jackfield Infant School, where no job was too much trouble for him. He always greeted everyone with a smile and often made witty comments or jokes. Derek was polite and a true gentleman. Rest in peace.
Fly high Derek you will be missed by many shopping will never be the same rest in peace 🙏 ……
Sending my deepest condolences 🙏 to Jeanette and your families ..
Derek was the happiest person I have ever met, it was a privilege and an honour getting to spend time in his presence at Jackfield. No job was to big for Derek, “can you just” were always words he would like to here. Sending deepest condolences to Jeanette and the family.
Derek was one of the most generous people I have ever met. He always made us smile when working with him at Jackfield. Nothing was ever to much trouble for him. Derek could always make us something out of nothing and bring it with him on the bus. He will be truly missed. Fly high Derek xxx
It’s difficult to explain how important Derek was to the school community at Moorpark Junior – his constant willingness to help in any situation, his duty of care to the building and people in it, and his sense of humour which saw us helpless with laughter on many occasions. Such a lovely, caring man, who genuinely would do anything for anyone.
Knowing Derek from firstly as a work colleague at Moorpark, then a work friend and lately as a friend I am not sure how people will cope without him. He was the most lovely caring man and a gentleman who was happiest when he could help people. xxx