Dedicated to the memory of Derek Pearce
This site is a tribute to Derek Pearce. He is much loved and will always be remembered.
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Thoughts
Thank you for setting up this tribute to Derek. We hope that you can use it as a place to celebrate Derek’s life, and that it provides comfort as a place to reflect and remember at any time, on any day, and for any reason.
St Catherine's Hospice
24th December 2021
Thank you for setting up this memorial to Derek.
We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.
Sent by Freeman Brothers on 24/12/2021
I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are.
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.
Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland
Candles
Today we light a candle to mark the 1 year anniversary of Derek's passing. We know this can be a difficult time, and those who are missing Derek especially today are in our thoughts.
Lit by St Catherine's Hospice on 9th December 2022
Are memories will stay with us always Derek it’s been a great pleasure to share a great part of our lives with you and your saucy character! will not ever forget our great times we shared with you and lovely Beryl! we had some great times in the past never to be forgotten so now it’s time to rest in peace together 🙏
Lit by Margaret & George on 16th January 2022
Our thoughts are with Derek's family and friends for Derek's funeral today. We hope you find some peace and comfort in gathering to remember him.
Lit by St Catherine's Hospice on 11th January 2022
