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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

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A Few Kind Words...

“Dear Jo,

Thanks so much for all you did leading up to the funeral. None of us could have got through it without your support.

Many thanks for everything you did for us, for all your help and for making a very sad day so easy. Your support has been amazing.

A huge thank you. Your dedication made saying farewell to Mum all the more bearable.”

Sue, Vicki, Clare & Richard

Dear Mr Alan Greenwood, I cannot thank you and your team in Bookham enough, for the excellent service they provided in every respect in the Cremation of my wife.

Your resident Funeral Consultant Mary fully explained all we needed to understand and advised the options available to us.

Her in depth knowledge of all the service providers including, Order of Service, authors and print selection, Celebrant, Hall and refreshments.

So many things which without her I would have been lost.

In the past few days I have received so very many complements and praise for the service you gave.

Do please allow other potential clients to share our experience.

Yours sincerely

Terry Eves-Thorpe

Sheila Eves-Thorpe

“Just a wee note to say a huge thank you for your amazing support, care and friendship when helping us to arrange my dad’s funeral. Although it was such a difficult time for us as a family, you ensured that we were so well looked after & that everything went perfectly. Our tears often turned to laughter in your company & that’s because you helped us remember the good times.

Thank you for everything from the bottom of our hearts. We would also like to thank the whole team involved in helping before, during and after my dad’s funeral. You truly are amazing, showing such dignity, compassion, care and professionalism. Thank you.”

Karen, Anna & family

“Thank you very much indeed for all your professionalism, support and guidance throughout the whole process involved in caring for my mother.

From the moment we met the staff at Holmwood Nursing Home until my collection of thank you notelets for my father to use I felt that everything was conducted in a most efficient and sensitive manner. I know that Clive spent a good deal of time with you and I was so pleased that we were able to have such a beautiful service very soon after the passing of our dear mother and wife. With thanks once again”

Jane Reg & Clive

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 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 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

“Thank you so much for the care, support, compassion and understanding you showed with helping Chris and us to plan his funeral. You made a very difficult time for us more bearable for which we are very grateful. Thank you also for enabling all Chris’s plans to come to fruition. His ‘send-off’ was exactly what he wanted. Malcolm did a brilliant job too. Thank you, Jane, With love and sincere, thank you.”

Kathy, Samantha, Rosie and all the Sayer 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

“As a family we cannot thank you enough for all your care and support of us on the passing of our mum – Peggy Hart on October 19th and her funeral on October 31st. As we know from the past, you do a wonderful job and all the staff are so caring and compassionate. Carol you are a rock (dare I say Star!) as you guided us through so much and helped keep us on track.

The day went off so smoothly and well. Mum looked good and would have so enjoyed her last ride in the jag! Also she would have been pleased at Alan leading the way, as Dad – Bill thought so highly of him and always spoke of him in glowing terms when he was alive and said he was a great guy to work with.

Thank you, thank you, what more can I say. I just wish you had offices in Canada so when my time comes, I know I would be in such excellent caring hands.”

Maggie & Mike Raftery

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