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The obituary notice of Derek MAY

Rochdale | Published in: Rochdale Observer.

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DerekMAYPassed away peacefully at home on 10th September, aged 73. Many will remember Derek from his days as a green-grocer at Bentley & May stall on Rochdale Market. Loving husband of Gwyneth and dad to Jeanna and Adam and grandad to his six granddaughters Lia, Briony, Macy, Twyla, Channing and Gilon. Also, Dayle - soon to be grandson-in-law and Danny, a very helpful friend. Thanks to Milnrow Village Practice, district nurses and Springhill Hospice who helped him during his long illness. Funeral to be held at Rochdale Crematorium on Monday 4th October at 11.50am and then on to Milnrow Cricket Club. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Springhill Hospice or Stroke Association. All enquiries to S Wellens & Sons Tel: 0161 4645609
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Published: 25/09/2021
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14th July 2026 Hi Derek, another birthday to celebrate today. Leslie is 84 and I was 81 two days ago. You never got the privilege to get to our age neither did my John. I presume Leslie and Marie will be going out for a meal and maybe Tristan will go with them. I only tend to see Leslie and Marie once a year and the same with Gwyneth. But I do talk with Gwyneth on a regular basis. The trouble with getting older is the aches and pains that go with it. Plus the mobility. Love and miss you little brother. Your loving big sister Edna xxxxx
Edna Dobson
14/07/2026
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Edna Dobson
07/07/2026
7th July 2026 hi Derek, as you will know it is Gwyneths birthday today. I can remember all the lovely clothes you use to buy her, everything chosen by yourself. I don't think many men would be able to do that. We talk whenever I am home from the caravan. Love and miss you little brother. Your loving big sister Edna xxxxx
Edna Dobson
07/07/2026
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Thursday 25th June 2026 hi Derek, our dad's birthday today love. Try to spoil him a bit please, he didn't have a particular happy life here. Losing his Mum when he was only nine years old. It obviously effected him. Love you little brother. Your loving big sister Edna xxxxx
Edna Dobson
25/06/2026
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Sunday 21st June 2026. Happy heavenly father's day in heaven Derek. I miss you so much Derek. Please give my love to our Dad. Think about you every day little brother. Your loving big sister Edna xxxxx
Edna Dobson
21/06/2026
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Edna Dobson
26/04/2026
26th April 2026, hi Derek , happy heavenly birthday love. Leslie emailed me to tell me it was your birthday. As if I would forget. Love and miss you so much Derek. On your 70th we came over but Simon had to drive us because John was not well after his Chemotherapy. He brought Me and Christine over. We had some good times at your house when we would visit. We would come over from the caravan but we never told Christine as she would have had us going over to Blackpool to pick her up. Then we stayed twice at your house early 2019 and you didn't want us to tell her. It makes me smile with our little secrets. Love and miss you little brother. All my love your big sister Edna xxxxx
Edna Dobson
26/04/2026
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12th April, 2026. Hello Derek. 55years today since you and Gwyneth got married. She looked so beautiful didn't she. Simon was your little page boy, dressed in navy corduroy pants and a hat. He had a frilly turquoise shirt as well. Gwyneths mum had made everything even her wedding dress. Love and miss you so very much little brother. Your loving big sister Edna xxxxx
Edna Dobson
12/04/2026
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Friday 3rd April, Hi little brother. Happy heavenly Easter love. I hope you are looking down on us and know how much we miss you every day. Sending you lots of love and hugs. Your loving big sister. xxx Edna xxx
Edna Dobson
03/04/2026
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Edna Dobson
21/03/2026