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The obituary notice of Derek WHITELEGG

Rawtenstall | Published in: funeral-notices.co.uk.

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DerekWHITELEGGIn memory of Derek Whitelegg, husband to his late wife Linda.
He sadly passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on January 19, aged 83.

He leaves behind his two brothers Roy and Brian,
two daughters Elaine and Diane and their husbands Sean and Norman. Grandchildren Rachel, Blair and Olivia and partner Craig, great grandchildren Noah, Beau and Bonnie.

He was a miner after leaving school for 35 years. Before retiring he was a security guard at Cormar Carpets. He was an active member of the Rossendale Lions. His hobbies included holidays, baking, diamond painting, dominoes, sunbathing and he was the number 1 fan of Only Fools and Horses.

His funeral is set to be held at Fred Hamers in Rawtenstall on February 6 at 10.30am, then over to Burnley Crematorium for 11.30am.

Afterwards a celebration of his life is to be held at the Rose n Bowl, Stacksteads.

Family flowers only, but grateful donations to Rossendale Hospice.

Funeral Director: Dawn Winfield Dip L.M. B.I.F.D. (Fred Hamer Funeral Service, James Street, Rawtenstall, BB4 7NE) .
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Mrs Elaine Hornbuckle
05/08/2025
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Mrs Elaine Hornbuckle
05/08/2025
Wish I had you to chat too so much xx
Mrs Elaine Hornbuckle
05/08/2025
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Dad, so trying to cope without you, I know you saw what I did for your birthday, I managed to get some of your ashes in the tree, still waiting on someone to sort out the official tree re planting, love you so much xxxx
Elaine Hornbuckle
15/07/2025
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Elaine Hornbuckle
15/07/2025
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Rossendale Hospice (Hospice In Rossendale)
For all the donations given
06/03/2025
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07/02/2025
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Coming to see you today with Olivia ,love you, see you soon 💞
Elaine hornbuckle
04/02/2025
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