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The obituary notice of Derith Philippa PALMER (Nee May)

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Derith PhilippaPALMERPeacefully on Saturday 7th February at the RSUH and in the presence of her loving children,
Derith, aged 55 years, of Leek.

The precious and loving mum of James and Adele, dearest daughter of the late Philip and Win May, a dear sister, niece, aunty and friend to many.

Funeral service to take place on Thursday 5th March at St. Edward's Church, Leek at 11.00am,
followed by cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations may be sent to Cancer Research UK.

Further inquiries to:- David H. Smith Funeral Directors, Fountain House, 17/21 Fountain Street, Leek ST13 6JS. Tel. (01538) 399661.
www.davidhsmith.co.uk
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23/02/2026
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What a wonderful lady and a genuinely good person
I worked with Derith and have such a wonderful memories and a very big respect for who she was
A woman of morals and principles
Rest in peace Derith 🕊️
Georgina Arapi
21/02/2026
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Georgina Arapi
21/02/2026
RIP Derith, lovely lady taken way to young my thoughts are with your family at this very sad time, very fond memories of you when we worked together at Britannia, kind loving and caring.

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Michelle
21/02/2026
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Michelle
21/02/2026
Derith, thank you for being such a kind, caring and compassionate social worker. I really enjoyed working alongside you. Sending my love to your family, friends and colleagues xXx
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Louise
19/02/2026
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Louise
19/02/2026
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David H Smith Funeral Directors
19/02/2026
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Derith was a much loved, respected and valued Social Worker and her friends and colleagues in Staffordshire Moorlands miss her greatly. She was a credit to our profession and will be a huge loss. Tracey Challinor.
Tracey Challinor
19/02/2026
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19/02/2026
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