Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Thank you for creating this special tribute page in memory of Derek. Your kindness in choosing to support Rowcroft Hospice in this way will help to ensure that our care and services are provided to future patients and their families. We hope that knowing this provides you with some comfort. On behalf of everyone at Rowcroft Hospice, thank you for your support. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

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.

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.