Derek Thomas

Derek Thomas (2 Apr 1955 - 1 Mar 2026)

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Location
Swansea Crematorium Morriston Swansea SA6 6BY
Date
23rd Mar 2026
Time
12pm
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Derek
(former Taxi Controller)
Peacefully passed away on 1st March 2026
at Morriston Hospital.
Loving dad of Claire,
proud and much loved bampi of
Chelsie, Connor and Casey and
greatgrandson Ronnie,
also a loved brother, brother-in-law and
uncle.
Funeral Monday 23rd March 2026
service at Swansea Crematorium
12 Noon.
No flowers by request.
Enquiries to D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors
95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH.
Tel (01792) 650205.

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Mandy Read wrote

So sad to hear shine on in the sky/stars. I awalys said hello or nod my head when I saw u, you probably thought who is that saying hello lol. Shine on bright

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Rinoa Griffiths wrote

RIP, You were a amazing man , got loads of memories of you and always speaking to you when i saw you on the bus may you rest easy xx

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Kay Halfpenny wrote

Rest in peace derick I will truly miss our conversations every day... You were one true freind xxxx

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Katie Heslop wrote

RIP Derek you were so loved and meant the world to your family, and a very big thankyou for also treating me as part of the family. You will be forever missed but you’ll always remain in everyone’s heart xx

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Claire Thomas wrote

Rip to the best dad anyone could wish for.never thought the day would come where i would have to say goodbye to you,you was always invincible to me.i really cant put into words how much im gonna miss you.i will always be daddy's girl ❤️

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  • Claire you and the children were his life... And of course little boomer who was a bonus.. He lived everyday for you all. And not forgetting your mam who also played a massive part in his life. He will be with you all now forever... God bless derick xxx

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Connor Weaver wrote

Amazing man, I’ll sure miss our laughs together and fighting with you. Rest easy big man

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Heleener Thomas wrote

Goodnight Derek, you are with the rest of our brothers and our sister now. Miss you xxx

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Chelsie Morris wrote

RIP bamp, you’ll be missed ever so much! I vow to keep your memory alive, my wish for you now is that you rest in peace. Love Chelsie & your boy Ronnie xxx

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Dean Minns wrote

R.i.p derek can’t believe you gone send all my love to all the family x

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Kimberley Watts wrote

Rip derek lovely gentleman xx

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