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Mike Derrick Obituary

November 10, 2005, of North Tonawanda, NY, beloved father of Lisa Ann Derrick, Jamie Marie (Bradford A.) Wilbur and the late Renee Christine Derrick; son of Helen (nee Gray) Barnaby and the late Chauncey Derrick; stepson of Richard Barnaby; grandfather of Elijah Snow Michael Wilbur; brother of Patricia Hartinger, Linda Allen, Leslie (Deborah) and Richard Derrick; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday at 11:15 AM from St. Albert the Great, Majestic Lane and Niagara Falls Blvd., please assemble at church.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2005.

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Ed Dera

November 16, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are extended the family of Dixie. We first met many years ago while working at McDonalds. My memories will live on forever.

Rest in Peace Dixie !

Ed

Fran McNamara

November 16, 2005

I will never forget Mike. He was a gentleman at all times with a great sense of humor and humility. When I spoke to him about his illness, he was never saying "Why me?", he was asking how everyone else was.



"Well done", Buddy!

Kelly M. Ryan

November 12, 2005

Mike & I met 3 ½ years ago when I began my real estate career with Hunt Real Estate. I had the pleasure of doing my very first deal with Mike which also happened to be Mike’s first deal. We managed to get the deal closed and became good friends. Mike, you are a great person and I am honored to have had our paths cross in life. You have a heart of gold, awesome sense of humor and a great ear for listening. Your positive attitude from the first day I met you until the end will never be forgotten. You have made me laugh and you have made me cry. I will carry a special place in my heart for you always. I know you will be there with John & me as we walk on Sanibel Island thinking of you and how much you loved Ft.Myers and the beach. It has been almost one year since we ran into you on Sanibel Island – I will never forget the look of disbelief on your face when we called your name as you strolled along the beach(1400 miles away from home)- it was priceless! Mike, you will be deeply missed. I love you my friend, thank you for all of the fond memories

Christina Bongiovanni

November 12, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Know that God is with you always. Always remember the memories with your dad :)

Lana Learned

November 12, 2005

I'm so grateful I was able to get to know you more as a person then just my best friend's father this past year. I'll always remember your sense of humor and the pranks you pulled at my expense! I'm happy to have been able to know you to love you. You'll be missed!

Tony Curella

November 12, 2005

I will always remember your stories of "smoking mirrors" and the fond memeries the three of us (Fran) had during the months that we were on detail together.

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