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The obituary notice of Douglas John READ

Mackworth | Published in: Derby Telegraph. Notable areas: Derby

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George Simnett Family Funeral Directors

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Douglas JohnREADWith sparkling green eyes and a nature to match, sadly passed away at the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital on Monday 15th December 2025, aged 86 years.
A wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

Funeral service to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for Children with Cancer UK.
These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or may be given at the service.

All enquiries to
George Simnett Family Funeral Directors
John Simnett House, 96c Wood Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4LZ
Tel:01332 327199.

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Published: 13/01/2026

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Loving memories of a truly great guy xx

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14/01/2026

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14/01/2026

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