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The obituary notice of Derek James LAWRENCE

Longton | Published in: Stoke Sentinel.

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Derek JamesLAWRENCEFormer Trent Bathrooms Sanitary Ware Caster

With great sadness on Friday 5th April 2024. Derek, aged 75 years, of Longton, passed away at the RSUH whilst in the loving care of his family.

The dearly beloved Husband of Gillian, much loved and loving Dad of Paul, Karen, Robert and the late James, dear Father-in-law of Joanne, a devoted Grandad and Great-Grandad and a dearly loved Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle. Derek will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.

The funeral cortege will leave his home in Longton on Monday 29th April for service at SS Mary and Chad Church, Sandford Hill at 10.45am. Followed by Interment at Hartshill Cemetery. Would relatives kindly accept this the only intimation. Friends wishing to attend please meet at the Church.

Floral tributes in memory of Derek are welcome.
Enquiries to David Podmore

Arlington House
Ford Green Road
Smallthorne SOT
ST6 1NX
Tel. 01782 818888
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I Think of you alot . How much of a lovely kind family man. A very much loved hubby and dad ...grandad most if all Derek . Xx
Patricia Margaret Potts
06/04/2026
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Patricia Margaret Potts
06/04/2026
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Patricia Margaret Potts
06/04/2026
Two years without you, Dad, and it still feels unreal.
I miss your voice, your guidance, and the comfort of having you by my side.

You taught me so much, and I carry those lessons with me every day.
Your love is still with me, always.

Forever missed, forever my Dad ❤️
Paul xxx
Paul Lawrence
05/04/2026
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It’s been two years, since we were with you & said our goodbye’s, it was one of the worst days of my life, the only wish is that you are at peace no more suffering,your legacy lives on Family First, you will be so sadly missed & loved by so many, I for one will you were my rock & I still ask you for guidance, I could not do this without the support & love of our precious family Paul, Karen, Robert, our six grandchildren, & six great grandchildren,always missed always loved, hugs & love to our precious beautiful son James Alexander, may God watch over you both Gillxx 😢💔💛
Gillian Lawrence
05/04/2026
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Gillian Lawrence
05/04/2026
Merry Christmas dad, still in our thoughts everyday, gone but not forgotten xx
Karen Lawrence
24/12/2025
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“Merry Christmas, Dad. Though this is our second Christmas without you, your love is still felt in everything we do. We miss you so much.
Paul Lawrence
24/12/2025
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Our second Christmas without you, we still can’t believe that you are not with us, it certainly doesn’t get any easier,it’s harder, we speak your name every single day, I don’t know what I’d do without the loving support of our precious children.Paul Karen & Robert,& daughter in law Joanne & off course our six grandchildren we also now have six great grandchildren, we love you so much, also remembering our precious baby son James Alexander god bless love Gillxx 💛😢😢🫶🎄🧸
Gillian Lawrence
23/12/2025
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Gillian Lawrence
23/12/2025
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