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Post by Tone on Jun 10, 2024 13:20:22 GMT
It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you that Derek suffered a massive stroke ten days ago. He never regained consciousness and passed away last Saturday.
He and I became friends years ago via the Watford Club and we spoke and met frequently. As well as being a good guitarist, he was one of the nicest blokes you could wish to meet and he would do anything for anybody. As you will know, he was a frequent and enthusiastic contributor to this site, particularly on the Sound Files section and he used to send most of his recordings to me for appraisal and comment before posting. That often gave us a good laugh because he signed his messages as 'Roadie' and he referred to me as his Musical Director because of what he lightheartedly called my 'nitpicking' .
Sympathy goes to his wife Trish and family.
He will be sadly missed. RIP Derek.
Tony
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Post by rogerbayliss on Jun 10, 2024 14:18:32 GMT
RIP Derek
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Post by grip on Jun 10, 2024 14:46:02 GMT
Sad to read this,
RIP Derek
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Post by garystrat on Jun 10, 2024 15:56:28 GMT
So very sad to lose another of our members!
R.I.P Derek
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Post by sandra on Jun 10, 2024 15:59:52 GMT
Very sad to hear,
R.I.P. Derek
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Post by fender7 on Jun 10, 2024 16:59:14 GMT
Sad news indeed. Thoughts with the family and friends
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Post by barryjh on Jun 10, 2024 20:50:39 GMT
A very enthusiastic contributor to these pages.
Very sad news.
RIP Derek.
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Post by istvan on Jun 11, 2024 7:32:07 GMT
Sad. He was a very kind member. RIP Derek.  |
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Post by BillyB. on Jun 11, 2024 9:40:24 GMT
Hello Tony, Thank you for posting this very sad news of Derek Passing away, I spoke to Teresa On the Phone yesterday where she told me about Derek Passing,
I am so sad to lose a friend, we often had long conversations by phone and always had a good laugh we would talk ABOUT HIS POSTINGS ON THE SITE which were always
very good and well played. R.I.P Derek you are sadly Missed.
BillyBon.
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Post by Airhostess. on Jun 12, 2024 8:51:26 GMT
I just cant believe this, I am so very sad, Derek and I regularly spoke on PM about all sorts of things,
he was so pleased I had sorted out my PC/DAW problems and was looking forward to my first new posting for almost a year
he told me of his visits to the "quacks" and his test results and was looking forward to the Cruise in late May for
Teresa and him and I said Ill call you when I get back as I may have something new to listen to,
Derek was a total selfless guy, great fun, a really good guitarist, and all in all a lovely man to know I will miss him so much
my thought are with Teresa and the family now, and I hope you all can find the Strength to get through this
R.I.P. Derek, you may be gone, but your music remains
thank you for your Friendship
your friend
Katie
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Post by gusstrat on Jun 12, 2024 22:06:32 GMT
R.I.P Derek, you will be sadly missed, condolences to his wife and family.
Garry.
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Post by gege on Jun 14, 2024 13:39:09 GMT
RIP Derek
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Post by philc on Jun 15, 2024 7:56:25 GMT
Very sad, he was a great guy and did a few projects with me, RIP Derek.
Phil
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Post by jetblack69 on Jun 15, 2024 22:42:31 GMT
Sad news, R.I.P. Derek.
Steph.
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Post by alanfgb on Jun 26, 2024 14:02:26 GMT
Very sad news, indeed. RIP, Derek.
Alan
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Post by john44 on Jun 26, 2024 23:21:05 GMT
That is very sad news Tony Derek was a great bloke very understanding and welcoming to all and a wonderful family man .I enjoyed our little email chats over many years and I cant believe that he has passed away .Derek was a big part of this site and is a great loss to the Shadows music scene we will all miss him and his contributions but we have the memories and his sound files to remember and still appreciate his gifts My sympathy to his wife and family .Rest in peace old mate you deserve it
John
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Post by bazmusicman on Jun 29, 2024 21:40:52 GMT
I've only just seen this. So sad to hear this news. Derek was a lovely man and I have known him for many years from the Watford Shadows Club.
He was always very friendly and would help anyone. R.I.P.
Baz.
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