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The obituary notice of Gavin Andrew (Gav) TOMLINSON

Holbrook, 07/02/1969 - 27/08/2025 (Age 56) | Published in: Derby Telegraph. Notable areas: Belper

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Gavin AndrewTOMLINSONIt is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Gav on Wednesday 27th August aged 56 years.

Gav was a loving husband and devoted father, and he will be sorely missed by all his family and very many friends.

A service to celebrate Gav's life is to be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Derby on Monday 29th September 2025 at 1:30pm, those wishing to pay their respects to Gav but are unable to attend the service may wish to gather at Ascot Drive Fire Station, where Gav will pass on his way to the crematorium at approximately 12:50pm. Family flowers only please donations made in loving memory of Gav will support the work of the Fire Fighters Charity and Pancreatic Cancer UK, these maybe made at the service or online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations.

All enquires to Thomas Ryde & Son Belper. Gav's family thank you for your support at this incredibly difficult time.
Thomas Ryde & Son
35 Bridge Street
Belper
DE56 1AY
Tel: 01773 822059
www.rydefunerals.co.uk

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Dear Gavin,
You were a true and dedicated public servant and I will be forever grateful to you for your support and advice. We will miss you but your legacy and all the amazing work you did to champion fire safety will continue to help keep millions of people safe. Thank you and rest now.
Jenna M

Jenna

29/09/2025

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Jenna

29/09/2025

Thank you for all the great times on the football pitch! Holding the back line! A great player, a gentleman and fantastic sportsman! We all have great memories that can’t be taken away.

Jon Haynes

28/09/2025

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Jon Haynes

28/09/2025

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My thoughts go out to you Nic and family. Gav was an amazing man who managed to fill everybody’s cup around him. I can’t make it down but will join the Webcast on the 29th. The mountains will always bring back very special memories of Gav- a ski holiday won’t go by without him in mind.
Love Alix x

Alix Davies

22/09/2025

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Alix Davies

22/09/2025

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Alix Davies

22/09/2025

Dear Nic my sincere condolences and my thoughts reach out to you and Gavins family. I will join the Webcast on the 29th September. Please stay strong and treasure all of the many memories that you and Gav made together ❤️
Love Sandra

Sandra Lovett

18/09/2025

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18/09/2025

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11/09/2025