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1929
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Wilbert Derrick Obituary
Mr. Derrick passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, at Heather Hill Care Community in Chardon.
Born Aug. 13, 1929, in Akron and had lived in Jeanette, Pa., for four years before moving to Lake County.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby, the American Legion Post in Sandusky and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War, stationed in Alaska. In his leisure time, he loved golf, but most of all he enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren.
Mr. Derrick was a builder working for Majestac Homes and later was the founder of Sherlock Homes and Kelly Homes.
Survivors are his children, Kevin J. Derrick of Willoughby, Paul W. Derrick of Houston, Texas, Marjorie S. (J. Brad) Carroll of Kingwood, Texas, Joni L. (Rick) D'Amico of Mentor, William K. (fiancee, Julie) Derrick of Willoughby, Maryellen S. Derrick of Mentor, Dawn K. (Mike) Zivcic of Leroy Township, Joseph M. Derrick of Avon Lake and Melissa A. Derrick of Richmond Heights; cherished grandfather of Joseph Strailey, Ryan Strailey, Jordan Derrick, Kelsey Derrick, Dominic Powell, Nicky Sivillo, Mark Derrick, Kayleigh Zivcic and Hally Zivcic; brother of Rosemary Stropki of Painesville and Joan Keeney of Painesville Township; and uncle of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Joseph and Mary R. (Graham) Derrick; and brothers, Larry and Danny Derrick.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wilbert Derrick
Meems Derrick
December 26, 2012
Dad, today was one year since I last talked to you. I hope you heard me. Thanks for being there for me, Jordan and Nick through the years. Not a day goesd by that I don't think about you and appreciate you. We all miss you so much. I hope you know that. You are so missed. Especially today at Joes house for Christmas. I wish you were here to leave me a message tonight on my machine. My heart hearts thinking of you. Love you Dad. I miss you so much.
Thanks for all the great Christmas memories. It will never be the same without you. Until I see you again, just know I think of you every day.
I love you!!!! "Mairsy"
P.S. I know you love it that you are "The Grey Fox" in this pic!!!! Love it!!!
joni D'Amico
January 13, 2012
thinkin' of ya!!
December 30, 2011
Our prayers are with Mr. Derrick's family. He was a hard-working man. God bless him.
The Vincello family,
Phillip and Joseph
Sylvia Kist
debra largen
December 29, 2011
my thoughts are with the entire family, god bless to give you the strenghth to get through this dificult and sad time love you debbie largen-protiva
Rosemary Stropki
December 29, 2011
Hi Kids, Just read all the warm messages you've received. Love Aunt Rosemary
Deborah DiCenzi-New
December 28, 2011
Joni.I am so sorry for the lose of your father,my prayers are with you and your family.
Greg Flash
December 28, 2011
My deepest condolences to all my Derrick cousins.
Karen
December 28, 2011
Meems, Dawn, Melissa & the entire Derrick family; I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers and hope the love you have for your father and each other will bring you peace and comfort in your sorrow.
Michele McKenna-Vano
December 28, 2011
Melissa & the entire Derrick family: Sincerest sympathy to you & yours. Thinking of you during this difficult time. So many great memories of your family & the Stratford house.
December 28, 2011
Joe- Very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jon and Danette (Ward) Janecek and family.
Andrea Mio
December 28, 2011
Dear Mr. Derrick,
I, for one, want to Thank You. For you produced the best friends I have EVER had in my life.
YOU have helped make me who I am today.
You never judged. You never questioned. You were there for all of your children and did whatever you could for each and every one of them. And continued to do the same for your grandchildren.
Again, thank you.
Without you, I would not have the memories I cherish so much of the best times I've ever had in my whole life. Until we meet again, may you Rest In Peace.
December 28, 2011
Joe, Amy, and the Derrick Family~
Please accept our deepest condolences. You are all in our prayers and we are sending you our love and strength. Godbless~ The Schaeffer Family~
Laura Naticchia
December 28, 2011
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father Meems. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
December 28, 2011
To the Derrick family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. We remember Mr. Derrick as a loving father with a one-of-a-kind sense of humor. Take care,
The Parrish Family
Dannette Grant
December 28, 2011
Condolences from my family to yours. I have a lot of wonderful memories from the Derrick house on Stratford....a great family!!
Kris Sivillo
December 28, 2011
Derrick Family,
Very sorry for your great loss! All are in my prayers!
Annette Montonini Peine
December 28, 2011
All of you are in my thoughts. I remember when Joni and I baked a cake and it fell apart. We pieced it together with frosting and your dad ate it and told us how nice it looked. :)
Brad Carroll
December 28, 2011
To my wife, my mother in law, all of my bothers and sisters in law, as well as all of my nieces and nephews. My deepest heart felt condolences go out to you on your loss. May the God of all love and hope wrap you in his calming embrace and grant each and every one of you peace during this time ...
Melissa Horvath-Mona
December 28, 2011
To the Derrick Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful father.I have fond memories of him. I can still remember him always smiling.
He was the head of an amazing, loving family. How proud he must be. Please take comfort in knowing he's still with you and watches over you. Consider it a blessing to have each other to take comfort in as well. God bless you all.
December 27, 2011
Im so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers Meems.
Tom McCalligan
December 27, 2011
Their will always be a piece of Wilbert in all you guys he'll be with you for ever. Celebrate his life and remember the good times.
December 27, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss remember theirs a piece of Wilbert inside of all of you he'll always be with you guys. Tom McCalligan (Napa CA)
Dawn Zivcic
December 27, 2011
Dad, I love and miss you! I never imagined it would be this hard, but I guess it speaks to how much you were loved. I love that you are now a Christmas angel! Until we meet again, I will keep you in my heart. Please don't worry about us or your grandchildren. We will be fine and we all have your strength. Love, your daughter Dawn.
December 27, 2011
To the entire Derrick Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your father/grandfather. There are no words to express my sympathies for what you are going through. Prayers to the entire family. May you find peace in your memories.
Gina Cicconetti
Ami Rose
December 27, 2011
Meems, I am so sorry for your & your familys loss. Please know you are all in my prayers. Lots of Love.
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