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The obituary notice of Derek STEARS

Exeter | Published in: Express & Echo. Notable areas: Portsmouth

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DerekSTEARSDerek Stears (Des) On Monday 30th September 2024, Des passed away peacefully, aged 81 years.

A loving Husband of Arlene, a devoted Dad, Grandad and Great-grandad. Des is very much loved by all his family and friends. Forever in our memories and will be deeply missed.

A service of celebration for Des's life will take place on Friday 1st November, 11:30 a.m at Exeter & Devon Crematorium, Topsham Road, Exeter EX26EU followed by a wake at Toby Carvery Exeter, Rydon Lane, Middlemoor, Exeter EX2 7HL.

Please wear clothing you feel comfortable in. Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made by retiring collection and will benefit 'Starlight Ward' Bristol Royal Hospital for Children charity (Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Ward).

Any enquiries can be made to Mitchell Funeral Directors, King William Street, Exeter EX4 6PD 01392 272682
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I will be forever thankful to you and Arlene for inviting me into your home.
I hold the fondest of memories from you jiving in the lounge, singing along to Elvis and hosting at “Des’s bar”.
At a young age, you were kind enough to teach me how to iron shirts (must have cuff creases you said), how to bulk make lasagna’s and how to roast onions (preferably peeling them before cooking).
Your character was as large as the void left by your passing.
Rest in Peace Des.
Michelle x
Michelle Pope
27/10/2024
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Michelle Pope
27/10/2024
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My Darling Des xxx
Arlene
21/10/2024
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To my Darling Des,
I miss you a lot you. You silly old b*gger for leaving me. Wish you was here.
All my love,
Arlene xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Arlene
21/10/2024
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Arlene
21/10/2024
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Grandad ♡
Kay
21/10/2024
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Grandad & Great Grandad,
Three weeks on and the girls and I are missing you like mad already ♡
We will hold you close in our thoughts and in our hearts, always.
Kay, Isla & Elsie xxxx
Kay Stears
21/10/2024
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Kay Stears
21/10/2024
Miss you grandad you'll always be in our hearts 💕 xx
Dannielle Guildford
15/10/2024
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Dannielle Guildford
15/10/2024