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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.

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South Thames Colleges Group

Derek was a long-serving, much respected colleague, a big contributor to the Facilities team and work, well known and liked around the Group. Our condolences and warmest respects to Derek's family.

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

South Thames Colleges Group

Derek was a long-serving, much respected colleague, a big contributor to the Facilities team and work, well known and liked around the Group. Our condolences and warmest respects to Derek's family.

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

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A Few Kind Words...

“I would like to say a huge thank you to both Carina at Alan Greenwood and Sons in Frimley and the Celebrant. When my mother-in-law passed, we had absolutely no idea what we were doing other than needing to contact a funeral directors. After calling, Carina invited us into the Frimley branch for an informal chat and made us feel at ease straight away. She talked us through every step whilst being compassionate, caring and professional during the whole process. It was a difficult time that was made so much easier by the way Carina and Maria handled everything. When the Celebrant contacted us we were unsure of what we wanted for the service, with his knowledge and understanding he helped us to put together a service that was both relaxed, professional and perfectly suited to us. Thank you to the whole team!”

Sarah

“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

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

“Would you please pass on our thanks to the young lady who conducted the burial of Joyce Ashby last week. She was so kind to Jean my very elderly cousin especially on the ride back in the Limo taking us through Richmond Park and chatting all the way. We then went on to have a family picnic in Jean’s garden in the sunshine a lovely way to remember Joyce and the perfect day for Jean. Very many thanks from all of us in North Wales.”

Sheila, Keith & Rhoada Ashby

Dear Chloe,

We just wanted to all thank you and the rest of Alan Greenwood team for providing excellent service for organising and conducting our mother’s funeral – The day went perfectly.

Mike

Dear Cindy,

I just wanted to say thank you for yesterday and please thank all the gentlemen who helped us. Everything ran very smoothly and they were excellent.

I was also very happy with the service booklet and photographs.

Lyla

“We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you did for us. You certainly made a very emotional and difficult time so much easier to bear. We are so grateful for the support you gave us and your gentle guidance along the way. Everything was perfect thanks to you and we would highly recommend you to all. With very best wishes.”

Family of Stanley Stearman

“Thank you for all your kind attention during the funeral of my husband John on the 24th May. The arrangements were so efficiently and sympathetically handled that it lifted a huge burden from my shoulders. I enclose a cheque in favour of the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of my beloved John.”

Catherine Waterman

“Dear David and Hannah,
Just a quick note to say thank you so much for all your help and support over the last month or so.
The funeral was just as it should have been.
Your staff were lovely and the day went without a hitch.”

Michele & Caroline

“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

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