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The obituary notice of Derek John Leonard COLE

Cheltenham, 26/04/1933 - 19/12/2025 (Age 92) | Published in: Gloucestershire Echo.

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Derek John LeonardCOLESadly passed away at home on Friday 19th December 2025 aged 92 years.

A Beloved Husband to Heather, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Former postman of 35yrs, staunch charity volunteer and a community supporter.

Service to be held in the Oak Chapel at Cheltenham Crematorium on Friday 13th February 2026 at 1pm.

Any donations wished to be made in Derek's memory can be made to Rowland Hill Fund.

All enquiries C/O The Cooperative Funeralcare, Grosvenor House, 72 Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6QL. Tel: 01242 580336
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In memory of Derek. From Hilda and Caroline
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25/01/2026
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23/01/2026
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A lovely man! You will be missed.
Donation left by Sally Sanders
22/01/2026
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Such a lovely man. Knew him for almost 60 years and he was always so pleasant and cheerful. Sorry for your loss.
Sally Sanders
22/01/2026
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