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The obituary notice of Derek Edward SPIRES

Plymouth, 05/04/1936 - 26/03/2026 (Age 89) | Published in: Plymouth Herald.

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Derek EdwardSPIRESBorn in Salford Priors (near Evesham)

Beloved Husband of Shirley (Deceased).

Loving Father of Alison and Bev, and their Husbands Rick and John.

Devoted Grandad of Ricky, Jamie, Emily and Jonathan.

Adoring Great Grandad of Layton, Riley, Max and Callie.

Dad died on Thursday 26th March 2026, very unexpectedly but peacefully at home in bed, reading his book days before his 90th Birthday.

Funeral Service to take place on Wednesday 15th April 2026 at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony room 1, at 1pm.

Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Alzheimer's Society.
Co-Op Funeralcare
12-14 Morshead Road
Crownhill
Plymouth
PL6 5AH
01752 303830
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Farewell to Uncle Derek!
Funny to think how he'd have enjoyed everyone getting together after the funeral.
Donation left by Paul Stokes
16/04/2026
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Derek was such a kind-hearted man who brought joy every time we met. He will be truly missed but is now reunited with his wife xx
Donation left by Lyndsey Stafford
15/04/2026
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Sadly missed and will miss your silly jokes. It was fun working with you at Crownhill Police station, and years after leaving meeting you again as a patient at the dentist.

Ann O'Donovan
Donation left by Ann O'donovan
14/04/2026
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I shared a desk with Derek at work for several years and was always impressed by his cheerful and friendly attitude. He was a hard worker and always willing to offer his help and advice. I am so sorry to learn that he is no longer with us.
Unfortunately I am in Australia at the moment and unable to attend the funeral but he will be in my thoughts.
Keith Steward
Keith Steward
10/04/2026
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Keith Steward
10/04/2026