Derek Earl CLELAND

Derek Earl CLELAND

Derek CLELAND Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 29, 2015.
CLELAND, Derek Earl. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 26th August 2015 surrounded by family at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Rachel for 49 and a half years. Loved father and father in law of Joanne and Russell Scott and Bruce (deceased) and Niki. Adored Granddad of James and Emma Scott and Amber Cleland. "Will be dearly missed. Gone but not forgotten." A service for Derek will be held in the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street, Hamilton on Monday 31st August at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Kidney Society may be left at the service. Communications to the Cleland family c/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands Hamilton 3216



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August 31, 2015

So sorry to hear of Derek's passing. All our love to Rachel, Jo Rus, Niki and Amber. Love Matt, Katie, Boh, Lola and Rocco Williams

Kristen Morgan

August 31, 2015

Fond Memories of a gentleman. Much love to Rachel, Jo, Russ and Niki, and families. Kristen x

August 28, 2015

Loved uncle of Jennifer & Brian Kite ( Perth )

Derek Christieson

August 28, 2015

Derek was the father of a childhood friend, his son Bruce, also deceased. Wonderful memories of playing at their home and of Derek's love of short wave radio's.

Diana Bell

August 28, 2015

Many memories of NZMCA gatherings and shenanigans over the years. Good family times

August 29, 2015

CLELAND, Derek Earl. Loved brother in law of Linley and Sotirios Kyrou. Loved uncle of George, Steven, Marika, Nicholas and Trudi. Loved Great uncle of Elektra, Kalliopi, and Sotirios. Leaving us with lovely memories, always remembered.

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