Remembered from way back at Balcome Road school. Lots to be proud of since Derek RIP
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Derek Anthony Whitley (9 Dec 1949 - 11 Aug 2020)
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Last week our beloved husband, father and friend passed away peacefully. In May, during lockdown Derek was diagnosed with Primary Liver Cancer. The speed at which he was seen within the NHS was exceptional, given the pressure everyone faced with Covid. Unfortunately, the speed with which he left this world was just as quick. An aggressive cancer that was just too powerful to overcome, despite dads’ best efforts and will to carry on fighting. Dad has been cursed with cancer not just once but twice. Its just not fair. Although dad wasn’t well enough to come home or to go to St Catherines, he had in the past donated to St Catherine’s Hospice. With this in mind, instead of flowers, if you would like to make a donation to St Catherines, we feel as a family that this might offer a longer term positive effect/impact for others that are also going through their own battle with cancer.
We all wish that dad was still with us, but all we can do is to try and make sure that end of life for people in similar situations is as trouble free as possible.
Lots of love from Julia, Justine, Katie, James and Emily
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Hard to find the words..but I miss Derek a lot. Always a pleasure to see him, usually at the gliding club - where he was always so positive, and left me feeling good whenever I saw him. A good man.
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I am so sorry to hear of Derek's death. I first met Derek in the late seventies when he was working on Pickett's. We lost touch until a few years back when we met at a gliding site in the UK, and subsequently in France where he and Julia were on a gliding holiday...more of a holiday for Derek than for Julia I think! I will miss him because he was so much fun and had a great zest for life. I regret not seeing him more often. Lots of love and strength to you all. Poppy.
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In memory of Derek who we have lost far too early; you will be sadly missed.
Rest in Peace.
Judy and Mike Gunston.
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Derek, you were a dear and much loved friend.
You agreed to get involved in the twinning link with Vimy, France because you believed in friendship, whether between nations or simply between ordinary people.
We have known each other for over 30 years now. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to say thank you for all the wonderful memories we have of the time we spent together.
We will all miss you. You will be in our hearts for ever.
Edith and Patrick
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Derek was a special friend, we will miss him
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To a dear and much loved friend who will always be in our hearts. From Elaine, Charlie and family x
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Thinking of you all at this very sad time
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To our dear brother, brother in law and Uncle
You were taken from us far to early, you fought hard darling. Save a place for us till we meet again.
Lots of luv Robert, Karen and Danielle xxxx
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NO MORE - The warmth, humour and energy shared for so many years.
NOW - So many fond, fun memories and great sadness.
Our condolences to Julia, James and all the family.
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It is with great sadness and sorrow to have lost my brother Derek. We will always remember our last night together in Oz, it was full of fun and laughter. We will miss you mate love always Robert, Karen and Danielle xxxx
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Our lovely friend Derek who held a special place in our hearts. Oh how you will be missed. May the thermals rise high for you. Blue skies xx
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Our friendship lasted for 40 years. I will miss you my friend.
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We will miss you Derek but never forget you R.I.P Love Adam Jocelyn Charis Zanina
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Sending our deepest sympathies to you all at a very sad time, with love from Rob, Steve and all at Team Frames xx
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We will both miss you old friend and RIP Del Boy
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So many fond memories of Derek......sending our love to all the family
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We will miss you old friend and RIP Del Boy
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Happy memories , of the time we spent with you both .We loved having you to stay here .John and I enjoyed your company , and your humour . We will both be here for Julie. We send our love to all the family .
We are always here if you need us .
Sue and John .
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Derek you will always be in your loved ones hearts and in their memories... Live on through your lovely family...... Clairex
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We will really miss you Derek. You were a lovely man who did not deserve the degree of illness you suffered these past few years. Rest in peace now.
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Through Tears of grief and heartfelt sorrow I say goodbye to my brother Derek. The void that is left after his passing will be great. I try to draw some solace knowing that Derek was swift away when a cure was not to be. For Derek I wish eternal rest and an afterlife without pain or sorrow.
With love Tim and Annie
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Del you were a great man and left the party far too early, you will be missed xxxx
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Derek was my favourite Uncle I will miss him and our FaceTime discussions. We had great talks
Rest In Peace Uncle Derek
Love Andrew
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It's hard to lose those we've loved... But they will always be with us... in our memories and in our hearts....
You won't be forgotten Derek..... Clairex
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