Passed away peacerfully on 2 October 2025, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Betty and father of Joanne. Eldest brother of Diane, Denise, Kay and Keith, and the late Bruce, Norm and Neil. The service will be livestreamed and can be accessed via Derek’s profile on the website below. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated. A funeral service for Derek will be held in Cornwall Manor, cnr of Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Thursday 9 October 2025, at 10.00am.