Derek , Thank you for being president of Parkstone Gardeners Society, For giving your time, for all your help and for your endless knowledge , you will be very missed .
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Derek Luther (4 Mar 1941 - 8 Aug 2023)
In loving memory of Derek Luther who sadly passed away on 8th August 2023. He will be deeply missed by his partner Joan; children Jo, Ian and Catherine; his sister Emmy; brother Richard and all their families. He was adored by his grandchildren for his fun-loving and kind spirited nature.
His funeral will be held at Poole Crematorium on Thursday 31st August at 1pm. Family flowers only please, with the exception of fuchsias, those who knew Derek, will know how important those were to him, throughout his life!
We have chosen a charity that we feel sits closely with Derek's values in life - 'Thrive' is a charity which uses gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities or ill health, or who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable.
Please join us afterwards for refreshments at The Riverside Suite,
The Bridge House Hotel
2 Ringwood Road
Ferndown
Bournemouth
BH22 9AN
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In memory of Derek. Remembering happy days
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Derek with his chain of Office on becoming the Pesident of the British Fuchsia Society in 2018
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Derek was such an enthusiast about plants and gardens and will be missed by members of the British Fuchsia Society
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We will miss Derek, he was one of a kind.
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Derek was always so nice to speak to and have a laugh
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In memory of a lovely man that we enjoyed spending time with who will be sadly missed. Love from Paul, Michelle, Heather & Michael (Michelle’s Mum & Dad) xx
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Derek used to pen the odd poem, as many of you knew, most with a cheeky punch line. On one occasion while I was suffering from covid he wrote me a little poem and it made me laugh so much I had a coughing fit. Later I wrote him one back, and this seems fitting to be shared here:
There was an ex-firefighter called Derek
Who could diffuse tempers quite pyrrhic,
With a smile and a twinkle,
A rhyme and a dimple,
He could smooth out moods - it's that simple!
Miss you Derek
Sarah 😊
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Thinking of you all. X
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You will be missed so much by your family and Joan is definitely feeling your sad loss. We enjoyed your stories, laugh and great attitude to life, with so much advice for others. We will be there to celebrate your life with you and remember those stories with a smile ❤️
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Missing you Derek such a caring man and always full of knowledge and kindness I’m glad I saw you that day and held my hand and said don’t worry about me hope your watching down on us now as I for one could do with a chat with you 🚒
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Derek was the story legend and such a lovely man 💙💙💙
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Derek with his chain of Office on becoming the Pesident of the British Fuchsia Society in 2018
We miss you Derek your story were good xx
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