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The obituary notice of Douglas John READ

Mackworth | Published in: Derby Telegraph. Notable areas: Derby

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Douglas JohnREADWith sparkling green eyes and a nature to match, sadly passed away at the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital on Monday 15th December 2025, aged 86 years.
A wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

Funeral service to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for Children with Cancer UK.
These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or may be given at the service.

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George Simnett Family Funeral Directors
John Simnett House, 96c Wood Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4LZ
Tel:01332 327199.
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Donation left by John Gothard
06/02/2026
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Love to Carmen and the family. A true gentleman with the kindest soul. We will miss you dearly Doug! Love from us all next-door xxx
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23/01/2026
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Donation left by Marilyn Eley
23/01/2026
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Condolences to Carmen and family. Doug was such a special man, great sense of humour and so very supportive and helpful to me and our team at Derby College. RIP Doug, you will be missed xxx
Marilyn Eley
23/01/2026
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23/01/2026
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Donation left by Frank Stone
23/01/2026
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Donation left by Ian & Cheryl Mitchell
21/01/2026
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A wonderful man whose presence was like a big hug — warm, reassuring, and generous. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Cheryl, Ian & Family
Cheryl Mitchell
21/01/2026
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Cheryl Mitchell
21/01/2026
One of life’s good ones and a great friend
Donation left by Janice Shaw
16/01/2026
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