On 30th March 2021, aged 59, suddenly but peacefully in the safe arms of his loving wife in his family home. Derek, devoted husband of Julie, loving Dad to Vicki, Callum and Lauren and adoring Papa to Alia and Elijah. Trusted friend of many who will miss his friendship, counsel and guidance. Gone too soon and sorely missed.

Due to ongoing restrictions a private family funeral will be held and should only be attended by those the family have been able to invite. This will however be available by live stream facility via the link below on Thursday 8th April at 3.15pm.

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Please note that due to the high demand that is currently being placed on the live stream facility it may not operate as smoothly as it normally does but a recording of the funeral will be available via the same link for seven days following the funeral.

The cortege will leave from Head of Muir at 2.45pm on Thursday 8th April and travel via Bonnybridge Golf Club, anyone who wishes to make a Donation in Derek's memory is invited to click here to support the work of Strathcarron Hospice & Prostate Cancer UK.

We watched you suffer, we watched you sigh,

But all we could do, was just stand by.

When the time came, we suffered too;

For you never deserved what you went through.

God took your hand and we had to part;

He eased your pain but broke our hearts.

If you could have spoken before you died,

These are the words you would have replied;

“This life for me has truly passed,

I have loved you to the very last;

Weep not for me, but courage take;

And love each other for my sake.”