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Derek Smith Obituary
Derek Coleman
World Champion Cyclist
September 27th, at home,
aged 88 years.
A dearly loved dad, brother,
uncle and friend to many.
Service and cremation will take place
at Lawnswood Crematorium
on Friday October 12th at 3:00 pm.
No flowers, by request, please.
Donations if desired maybe given
for Cancer Research UK
and the Dave Rayner Fund,
a collection box will be available
at the service.
Enquiries to Slater's of Horsforth
Tel: 0113 2582395
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Tim Marshall
February 27, 2023
Derek was a great person always had a chat with everyone.
He will be sadly missed by everyone.
RIP Derek
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