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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
26/04/2026
26th April 2026, hi Derek , happy heavenly birthday love. Leslie emailed me to tell me it was your birthday. As if I would forget. Love and miss you so much Derek. On your 70th we came over but Simon had to drive us because John was not well after his Chemotherapy. He brought Me and Christine over. We had some good times at your house when we would visit. We would come over from the caravan but we never told Christine as she would have had us going over to Blackpool to pick her up. Then we stayed twice at your house early 2019 and you didn't want us to tell her. It makes me smile with our little secrets. Love and miss you little brother. All my love your big sister Edna xxxxx
Edna Dobson
26/04/2026
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12th April, 2026. Hello Derek. 55years today since you and Gwyneth got married. She looked so beautiful didn't she. Simon was your little page boy, dressed in navy corduroy pants and a hat. He had a frilly turquoise shirt as well. Gwyneths mum had made everything even her wedding dress. Love and miss you so very much little brother. Your loving big sister Edna xxxxx
Edna Dobson
12/04/2026
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Friday 3rd April, Hi little brother. Happy heavenly Easter love. I hope you are looking down on us and know how much we miss you every day. Sending you lots of love and hugs. Your loving big sister. xxx Edna xxx
Edna Dobson
03/04/2026
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Edna Dobson
21/03/2026
21st March 2026. Hi Derek, 33 years today since Mam died. I hope you and John make it a lovely day for her. I miss you little brother so much. All my love always. Your loving big sister Edna xxxxx
Edna Dobson
21/03/2026
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Edna Dobson
01/01/2026
1st January 2026. Hi little brother, Happy New Year in Heaven love. I miss you so much Derek. Sending you all my love always. Your loving big sister xxx Edna xxx
Edna Dobson
01/01/2026
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25th December 2025. Hello Derek, happy Christmas love. Five Christmas's without us phoning each other up and wishing each other a happy Christmas. Presume you will be spending it with Mam and friends. I believe Gwyneth is going round to Jeannas today for Christmas dinner. It will be a nice change for her. Miss you little brother. Your loving big sister xxx Edna xxx
Edna Dobson
25/12/2025
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11th September 2025 Oh Derek I cannot believe I didn't get in touch. It was four years yesterday since you went to sleep and left us. I miss you so much love, just want to thank you for all the support you gave to John. You so enjoyed speaking to each other and putting the world to rights. I love and miss you little brother. Sending love your big sister xx Edna xx
Edna Dobson
11/09/2025
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