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The obituary notice of Derek MAY

Rochdale, Published in: Rochdale Observer.

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DerekMAYPassed away peacefully at home on 10th September, aged 73. Many will remember Derek from his days as a green-grocer at Bentley & May stall on Rochdale Market. Loving husband of Gwyneth and dad to Jeanna and Adam and grandad to his six granddaughters Lia, Briony, Macy, Twyla, Channing and Gilon. Also, Dayle - soon to be grandson-in-law and Danny, a very helpful friend. Thanks to Milnrow Village Practice, district nurses and Springhill Hospice who helped him during his long illness. Funeral to be held at Rochdale Crematorium on Monday 4th October at 11.50am and then on to Milnrow Cricket Club. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Springhill Hospice or Stroke Association. All enquiries to S Wellens & Sons Tel: 0161 4645609
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Edna Dobson :Hello my wonderful brother, happy 76th birthday love. Th...26/04/2024
Edna Dobson :12th April, 2024. Hi little brother wishing you a happ...12/04/2024
Edna Dobson :31st March 2024. Hi Derek, wishing you a very happy Hea...31/03/2024
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Edna Dobson :21st March 2024. Hi Derek, 31 years today since Mam died...21/03/2024
Edna Dobson :1st January 2024. Happy New year Derek. Miss you so much...01/01/2024
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Edna Dobson :25th December 2023. Hi Derek, hope you have had a lovely...25/12/2023
Edna Dobson :Hi little brother, two years today we said our final good...04/10/2023
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Hello my wonderful brother, happy 76th birthday love. The mould was broken when he made you. No one could have had a better brother than I had. Have a drink with John, you would probably have a Gin and tonic and he would have a whisky and ginger. Love and miss you so much little brother. Your loving big sister xxx Edna xxx 🏅🏅🏅
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26/04/2024
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12th April, 2024. Hi little brother wishing you a happy heavenly wedding anniversary for today. Gwyneth looked so beautiful on your special day way back in 1971. Think about you every day love. Love and miss you so much Derek. From your big sister. ♥️♥️♥️ xxx Edna xxx ♥️♥️♥️
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31st March 2024. Hi Derek, wishing you a very happy Heavenly Easter Sunday. Miss you so much little brother. Sending a basket full of Easter hugs to you love. Your loving sister Edna ❤❤❤❤
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21st March 2024. Hi Derek, 31 years today since Mam died. She had a difficult life but I hope we all made up for it in later years. She always did her best for us and not one of the four of us got into any kind of trouble. Give her our love please. Love and miss you so much little brother. Your loving sister Edna xxx
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21/03/2024
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1st January 2024. Happy New year Derek. Miss you so much love. I will hold you in my heart until I can hold you in Heaven little brother. Love and miss you. ❤ Your loving sister Edna ❤
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25th December 2023. Hi Derek, hope you have had a lovely Heavenly Christmas. Our third one without you love. Miss hearing your voice. We went over to Rochdale a couple of weeks ago to see Gwyneth, Leslie and Marie. It still seems strange not seeing you in your little lounge. Miss & love you so much little brother. Your loving sister Edna xxx
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25/12/2023
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Hi little brother, two years today we said our final goodbye to you. Still missing you so very much love. Always thinking of you, you are always in my heart. Love and miss you loads. Your loving sister Edna ♥️♥️
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04/10/2023
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