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Derek Ian Spencer

(17th April 1961 - 11th April 2025)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Derek, who left us on 11th April 2025. A larger-than-life character with an unforgettable presence, Derek touched the hearts of everyone he met. His warmth, generosity and vibrant spirit made him truly one of a kind. Derek lived life to the fullest every single day. He was the most generous and caring man – kind hearted, honourable, thoughtful and always the gentleman. Known for his unwavering support, his resonate speeches and his ability to make others feel seen and valued, Derek had a gift for bringing people together and lifting them up. To know Derek was to love him and his loss leaves a huge hole in the lives of all who were lucky enough to share in his journey. He will be missed enormously, but his legacy of love, laughter and strength will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Family flowers only, please.

Donations in memory of Derek may be made payable to The Royal British Legion or Breast Cancer Now.

Charity Donation In Memory of Derek Ian Spencer

Donate to The Royal British Legion

You can choose to make your donation amount private, if you wish.

The Royal British Legion Donations

Vincent and David

Generous, funny, tolerant, and champion of the underdog; Derek was unique. His passing leaves a massive void in our hearts yet filled with memories of the wonderful times and friendship we shared. xx

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid

Pippa, Rich, Sadie + Emilia

A true legend...

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Mick, Caroline & family

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

Hughes family

Forever in our hearts 💔

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Charity Donation In Memory of Derek Ian Spencer

Donate to Breast Cancer Now

You can choose to make your donation amount private, if you wish.

Breast Cancer Now Donations

Helen K Cavanagh

A lovely man whose tribute was so wonderful and fitting of his love for his family and life. Thank you for including us. RIP and I will see your vape when a cloud wisps past. All my love Helen

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Loneda & Merton Team

In loving memory - you will never be forgotten.💔

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Pippa, Rich, Sadie + Emilia

A true legend…

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Sally Craig

Derek, you will be sorely missed. May you fly with the angels.

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

Maroulla & Robert

Derek you were one of a kind. I'm so lucky to have worked with you all those years. 💔. Cheers Darling 🥂 RIP ❤️

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Donna Gleek

In memory of the most inimitable man I've ever met, your kindness and friendship will never be forgotten Derek. Hope heaven is rocking to your rendition of The Wonder of You!! You will be so missed ❤️

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Jayne Miller

Derek RIP 💕

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

Hughes family

Always in our hearts 💔

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

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The Royal British Legion

£235.00 + Gift Aid of £58.75

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Breast Cancer Now

£260.00 + Gift Aid of £65.00

In partnership with JustGiving

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A Few Kind Words...

“Dear Fran

I just wanted to drop you an email to thank you for all your care and support in the arrangements for my dad, John.

I know that my Mum, Valerie, was most grateful for your support and care, particularly last Friday which was a difficult day for her. Mum said to me that you went over and above in her eyes, making sure she was ok before you would let her leave.

Dad would have highly approved of the day yesterday, and that’s all we could have asked for. It really was the celebration of his life that he would have wanted.

Again, my sincerest thanks and gratitude to you all.”

Helena

“Dear Judy,

Thank you for all your hard work and great communication for the arrangement of mum’s funeral. Even though the restrictions limited certain things, everything ran so smoothly. We were able to celebrate mum’s life with a lovely service and great help from you and all at Alan Greenwood funeral services on the day.”

Yvonne and Peter Richardson

“I just wanted to drop you a line to say a massive thank you for everything you have done over the last two weeks. When I walked into Alan Greenwood’s on the 5th November I didn’t know where or how I was going to organise my lovely Mum’s funeral and the thought of it horrified me, you made a daunting job so much easier and were there to guide me all the way until the day of the funeral.”

I can’t thank you enough for your kind words, thoughts and help during this very difficult time. Losing someone as precious as mum is very hard but you helped so much. Thank you for everything you have done for mum, myself and my family.”

Sue, Mundy, Luke and Faye

To Lisa and all at Greenwood’s
Thank you for all the care and professionalism you have shown whilst caring for my Dad.
Thanks also for being so wonderful whilst looking after Diane and me, we are so grateful,
you took the pressure away from us during a very stressful time.

Sally and Diane

“Lynn, Bruce and I thank you so much for the wonderful understanding and help you have given us over the past days.It has been a difficult time but made so much easier by your guidance. With your kindness, we feel we managed to say our goodbyes to ‘Roger’, ‘Dad’ and ‘Grandy’ – showing our love and thanks to him for looking after us so perfectly over the years.”

Pat Clark

“Dear Beth,

Just a short note from all of us to say “Thank You” for all the effort that you applied to ensure that Sarah’s funeral passed so seamlessly.

If it can be described as a “Great Day” (which I know will sound odd) I mean it purely in terms of the balance between sadness and celebration was met – that also the weather was perfect, the co-ordination between service and committal was excellent, the flowers so beautiful and everyone played their part so well. It was largely down to you that it did work so well.

So a “Big Thank You”

Barry, Jemma, Matthew, Josie and William

“To all that it concerns, thank you seems hardly enough for making our Pops (William Hadaway) day very special with love and dignity from the beginning to the end you all made the day very special as well as his wishes you were there for all the family and made it a bit easier for us all to handle, couldn’t have wished for anything more. Many thanks again.”

Mark Hadaway & family

“Thank you so much for the way you took care of Loui’s funeral for us. You really went the extra mile, we are really grateful for all your help with the arrangements with Louis and Mum.”

Sheila, Kenny & Family

“Dear John,

Thank you for the wonderful service, support and help you offered me and the way you looked after my partner Bob, after he passed away.

From the professionalism and courtesy your team showed on that most traumatic moment – taking Bob from our house – to your kindness, and surefooted advice, the recommendation of the Celebrant, and then your kindness in coming to the cremation as well.

It’s been the hardest month or so of my life and yet I was so pleased with how the service went, the wonderful order of service you arranged and helped me with and of course the music as well. Throughout it all you treated me with respect, dignity and gave me such helpful advice. I’m not sure I would have managed well without that. Even more, I can now look back and reflect that the day went well and represented my partner and our love so well.

I think it’s important to thank people when they have done such a great job.”

Douglas

“Just a note to say a huge thank you to yourself and the wonderful team at Send Greenwoods, they took care of us all yesterday at Les Ingram’s funeral. I’ve really valued your help and support over the last few weeks and the wonderful men yesterday went beyond their ‘call of duty’. They were certainly there at our great time of need. Please pass on my thanks to everyone. I also enclose four more donations. Many thanks again.”

Judith Hookins

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