Dedicated to the memory of Derek Thurkettle
This site is a tribute to Derek Thurkettle. He is much loved and will always be remembered.
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Thoughts
Dear Doris, Justin, Rebecca and family. We are so sorry for your loss. I often think about time spent in Derek's amazing garden with so many plants, ponds and of course the tree house. Love From Dominic & Rachel Zagni ❤
Dominic
31st October 2021
Dear Doris and the children,
Remembering Derek it occurred to me that I must be the one that knew him longest (nearly 90 years in fact) and in that time can truly say that we never had a serious cross word.
We had many happy hours on our bikes together - setting off for the West Country and ending up in Brantham (Doris will remember that one)! We did get further; Leeds, for instance, to see a test match at Headingley, and leaving Dunstable Downs on an Easter Sunday morning with a tailwind to arrive at Aunty May’s in time for tea.
For me, he was a big brother and everything that it stood for.
“Happy days,” as our Dad would say.
Roy
Maria
31st January 2021
Thank you for setting up this memorial to Derek.
We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.
Sent by East of England Co-op Funeral Services on 13/01/2021
