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The obituary notice of Jack Pearson SKERTCHLY

Spondon, 29/12/1932 - 20/05/2026 (Age 93) | Published in: Derby Telegraph. Notable areas: Derby, Mickleover

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Jack PearsonSKERTCHLYdied, aged 93, on 20th May 2026, with his family at his side.

An inspirational teacher for many years at Ravensdale School, Mickleover, he was well-known as a brilliant card magician, "Jack of Diamonds", as well as being, in former years, a beekeeper, a radio ham and an archer.

Sadly, he outlived his son, Jeremy, but much loved and missed greatly by his daughter-in-law, Jane, his three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, his nieces and their families, and by his many friends.

The funeral service will take place on Monday 15th June 2026 at Markeaton Crematorium, round chapel at 10:30am.

Donations made in lieu will be sent Blind Veterans UK.

All enquires made to Fellows Funeral Directors
156 Station Road, Mickleover, Derby
DE3 9FL
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10/07/2026
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He will be remembered for his true kindness, his skill as a cardician, a gifted and caring teacher. The joy he found in nature , his seeking mind , his tolerance and open mindedness . His search for knowledge and expertise. How can we forget his brilliant sense of humour? And his crazy, hilarious laugh . The world is a poorer place without you dear Jack .
Elsie
25/06/2026
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Elsie
25/06/2026
I can't actually comprehend a world without you, you were supposed to have more time with us.
Words aren't adequate to describe the love I feel for or the emptiness i feel now you're gone. No one will understand the relationship we had, but I love you. I'm sorry i wasn't there enough Wherever you are, I'll follow eventually.
Play Crash Bandicoot with my Daddy, visit our places and save me some creamed mushrooms.
Sleep soundly, Grompa.
Love your sweetie popcorn. Always x
Jessica Pearl Lee
24/06/2026
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Jessica Pearl Lee
24/06/2026
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Jessica Pearl Lee
24/06/2026
We as a family never lost contact with my grandpa we were all very very close before & after my father Jeremy passed away. my grandpa Jack & father Jeremy were both loved by us all & will both be missed. We all supported eachother as a family unit always. My grandpa had amazing bonds with his grandchildren & most importantly his great grandchildren they all miss his silly sense of humour daft jokes & magic tricks. Rest easy Lots of love from Janey & the girls xx
Janey
23/06/2026
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23/06/2026
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Janey
23/06/2026
Jack was a friend for over 40 years since John Rossi introduced him to me as I had an interest in magic and he recommended Jack as the ideal tutor. We had regular meetings and as magic was a passion to him his instructions were invaluable to myself. As he aged and his eye sight got worse made his magic quite difficult yet he still continued. He lived alone for many years and lost touch with his family but contact recommenced when his only son, Jeremy, had an illness which sadly meant he passed away. Jack did what he could for the family left behind both as parental support and financial. God bless you Jack, you will be greatly missed, may you now rest in peace.
Mr Timothy Ward
18/06/2026
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