Passed away in Poole in Dorset on Saturday, 27 May, 2017, in his 89th year after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity, dearly loved husband of Margaret, father of Paul and Gill, grandfather of Jon, Ben and Claire and great-grandfather of Nancy.
A service of thanksgiving for Derek’s life will take place at All Saints’ Church, Branksome Park, Bournemouth on Thursday, 15 June at noon followed by cremation in Poole. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations may be made, in memory of Derek, to Forest Holme Hospice, 5 Seldown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TS or to Dementia UK. All inquiries to Tapper Funeral Service, 32- 34 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PG, Telephone 01202 673164.