Derek Colin COMPTON

My thoughts are with all of you, Annette, Arron, Benji, Chey and Alannah-Jane and all your families. Derek was very important to me at GBHS - he never differentiated his life into "this is work" and "this is not work". He was always there when I needed to think differently about something. He never let things get too "heavy" - he always brought his quirky sense of humour to lighten the load.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Derek.

Annette you were always there for Derek and the care/support
you gave him during his courageous battle was amazing and speaks heap's of your love. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Sorry to lose a great friend from Tuakau College teaching days. Great that he came to stay with us at Kaiaua earlier this year. Nothing but tremendous admiration for his courage and the unstinting support Annette gave him. Our sympathy and kindest regards from all the Cox family

So sorry to hear of the passing of Derek,we have fond memories of his great cooking and the fishing trips down in Takaka. He will be missed by us all but memories will be forever. Our deepest sympathy to Annette and the family. Bill, Kerry and Family.

A courageous fight brother right to the end. Sadly we part way too soon. I will miss you so much. We will always treasure the memories of the wonderful Tata Beach holidays we had. You can rest in peace brother knowing your loving spirit lives on through your beautiful family.
Love always Tony and Carol

So sorry to hear of Derek's passing.
We feel very privileged to have known Derek and enjoyed his humour and Ron a few fishing trips.
Our thoughts are with you Annette and all the family.

Ron and Sheila Pyne.

Derek was a wonderful brother in law and will always be loved - lots of love to you Annette and your family from us all here in aus - Julie and Don, Michael, Anita, Tif and Finn

Always will remember your time at Hamilton Teachers College and Derek arriving at our house at midnight to watch the All Blacks games overseas. The first thing he would say, was whats on the stove for halftime. Our deepest sympathy to you Annette and family. Keith and Isobel Urwin

So sad to hear of the news. Our thoughts are with you all. Love from all the Smarts

Fond memories from Tuakau College days, and subsequent meetups at Kina and Tata during our scallops for apples contra deals...Lots of Love Tim and Vivienne

Very sad to hear the passing of Derek, he was a good brother in law to us and will be sadly missed, we have many fond memories. Our Sympathy to Annette and the family.

Brother were more special than words can say remarkable in every way always remembered with love Sue, Jeff, Nicole and Brendan

Extremely sad to hear about Derek, the loveliest teacher to his pupils and so kind to the parents. One of the nicest people you'd ever meet. Lots of hugs to his wife and family. Just so sad he went far too soon.

Very sad to hear the passing of Derek. Our thoughts are with you and your children and grandchildren. Love to you all from your Uncle Fred Noble and cousin Denise.