Derek L. Stanley

Amy and Gary, I am so sorry to hear about Derek. I can't apologize enough for not only not being there for you but I just found out and am heartbroken for you all. Even though it's been awhile all of you have been on our mind and in our heart. 440-541-4964 Tammy

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Stanley,
One of the best memories of Derek I have is Anna's Birthday party when they were about 6. I remember there was many little children gathered around the kitchen table with big chef hats on helping bake Anna's cake. And there was Derek,the only boy at the party standing next to Anna with a huge grin on his face. He is what made Anna's day so special,they were the best of friends. Please know that our family is thinking of you. God sometimes puts more on our...

Dear Gary,Amy and Theresa;Thoughts and prayers are sent your way from Canada.Such a terrible tragedy and such a huge loss.Try and reflect on the good memories.Derek was a lucky young man to have such good parents and grandparents,your support of him was admired by all.My mother Mabel Munro sends her love to Theresa.They spent many happy hours together in Gowganda and she knows how much love she and Paul had for Derek.With time and healing we hope to see you again in Canada's north.It's a...

Dear Amy and Gary,I have known Derek since I started school, and the memories will always stay in my heart forever. Derek will be deeply missed, but always remembered as the great guy that he was,your family is in my everyday thoughts and prayers.

Dear Gary,Amy,and Theresa.Just got back from Gowganda.As I said when we got the the news,I'm still speechless about the news of Derek.My heart goes out to all of you in these troubled times.Derek will be remembered by all that knew him.I'm sure he's in good hands with Paul,and I'm sure you two are in good hands with family and friends.Sherry and I send our deepest sympathy and if there is anything we can do for you we're only a phone call away.We love you guys,stay strong.Dave and Sherry.

Dear Amy and Gary, a friend who still lives in the Akron area forwarded the obituary of your son to me this past weekend. I cannot begin to fathom the depths of your sorrow. My heart aches for you. I am sure Derek was a fine young man, and that you were very proud of him. My deepest sympathy to you and your families. Suzy

Dear Amy and Gary, My heart go's out to the both of you. We will be thinking of you at this time of pain and sorrow.

To The Stanley Family.
When I read the obituary of your son - as a mother, my heart broke. I experienced the loss of a brother who was 22 years of age in a tragic car accident, I was a senior in High School. That was nearly 26 years ago and not a day goes by that I do not think of Michael. I remember his funeral mass vividly. Even as a 17 year old I knew that he was in a better place. I knew that God would continue to use him in Heaven - as St Therese said" To do good on Earth" Yet the...