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Derrick Lilley Obituary
aged 91 years, Derrick, much loved husband of Catherine, dearly loved dad of Karen, Gordon, Jo-Anne, Rodney, Andrea and Stacey, beloved grandad of Simone, Garry, Nadine, Craig, Christopher, Aaron, Amy and Elis and proud great grandad of Charley, Jonathan, Samantha, Max, Finn, Lola, Alexandra, Millie, Edward, Koa and Axel, a very dear father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle.
Funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Friday 23rd February 2018 at 2pm.
Friends please accept this intimation and meet at the crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be
placed in the collection box provided by the Funeral Directors, George Brooke Ltd, for the benefit of the Rosewood Centre at DDH.
6 Entries
February 17, 2018
I love you and miss you so much dad you have been the best dad ever, a wonderful grandad & great grandad and always there for each and every one of us. What a great man. Your loving daughter Karen xxxxxxx
February 17, 2018
I love you and miss you so much dad you have been the best dad ever, a wonderful grandad & great grandad and always there for each and every one of us. What a great man. Your loving daughter Karen xxxxxxx
Love you Grandad
February 16, 2018
My life will never be the same without you in it Dad.
Thank you for been the Best Dad & Grandad.
I love you and miss you.
Stacey xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Antonia Wray
February 15, 2018
Goodnight Godbless Uncle Derrick
A beautiful Memory, dearer than gold,
Of an Uncles whose worth can never be told,
There a place in our hearts no one call fill,
We miss you Uncle Derrick and always will ♡♡
Love and miss you always Carlene, Antonia and family xxx
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Andrea Gothard
February 15, 2018
I love and miss you my wonderful dad, Derrick D'
The words won't come but the memories will remain forever
Good night and god bless to one amazing, big hearted, special man.
I love you xxx Your Deeda xxx
Simone Morgan
February 15, 2018
I miss you already Grandad so much my heart is breaking. I will miss your bear hugs and morning fresh coffee. I know you will always live in my heart and carrying on guiding me and my boys.
Good night, Love always your Dancing Queeen Simone. xxx
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