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Derek Lang Obituary
of Lowell; 53
LOWELL -- Derek John Lang, 53, of Lowell, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Lowell General Hospital, Saints Campus, surrounded by his family and friends after an extended battle with ALS.
Born May 10, 1962, in Somerville, he was the son of Charles H. and Shirley M (MacDonald) Lang. Derek was a graduate of Burlington High School, Class of 1980. Following High School, he worked for several years as a landscaper.
Derek had many passions in life including, riding his bicycle, his cats, fishing, and all kinds of music. He also enjoyed cars, motorcycles, spending time with his family and friends, and of course, zombies.
He was predeceased by his father, Charles and his wife, Lisa (Paul) Lang, and is survived by his mother, Shirley; his children, William Heydecker-Lang, Connor Lang, and Colleen Scholefield; his sister, Elizabeth S. Lang; his brothers, Charles R. Lang, Harold A. Lang and his wife, Marcia A. Lang; a stepson, Christopher Paul; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is also survived by his fiance, Angela Thomas and her four sons and four grandchildren, whom Derek was very close to and loved dearly.
LANG -- TO CELEBRATE DEREK'S LIFE, YOU ARE INVITED TO HIS MEMORIAL SERVICE ON SATURDAY AT 1 P.M. AT THE CHELMSFORD STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, 524 CHELMSFORD ST., LOWELL. MEMORIALS IN HIS NAME TO ALS ASSOCIATION, MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER, 315 NORWOOD PARK ST., 1ST FLOOR, NORWOOD, MA 02062.
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Memories and Condolences
for Derek Lang
Jeanne Heydecker
June 23, 2016
You will always be special to me, having given me the gift of an amazing son. You are very much missed. So sorry to have just learned about this. :-(
angela thomas
February 8, 2016
Derek I miss you so much were missing you everyday our home is so lost and empty without you. Miss you my love
sorry for the familys lost miss u derek john lang i just started to get to know u . love the family ( als) scott
SCOTT BARROW
January 23, 2016
Toni Heath
January 23, 2016
Love Always!
January 23, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with both the Thomas family as well as the lang family. Derek was an amazing person and a great father inlaw and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest easy. Angela Thomas and Connor Bean sory for your loss.
Love you always Lori Thomas and family.
Helen and Kevin Galvin and Family
January 22, 2016
To the Lang Family, Prays and thoughts are with you all. Derek always and will always hold a special place in our hearts and family.
January 22, 2016
So sorry for your lose, Derek was a special guy, he will be missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Charlie & lee Johnson
Lisa Morgan-murphy
January 22, 2016
So sorry for Mrs. Lang and the rest of Derek's family. I have many great memories of Derek..I'm glad I met him and your whole family. Love you all and prayers for all of you
January 22, 2016
THROUGH ALL THE YEARS YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MY BROTHER. THOUGH THINGS AND TIME HAVE US TAKING DIFFERENT PATHS YOU WERE ALWAYS THE QUIET AND RESERVED ONE I WILL NEVER FORGET. SO MUCH DO YOU LOOK LIKE DAD WHEN HE WAS A YOUNG MAN THAT HIS LEGACY LIVES ON. SURLEY YOU WILL BE MISSED AND THE WORLD IS A LITTLE LONLIER WITH OUT YOU. MAY GOD LET US FIND EACH OTHER AGAIN IN PEASEFUL TRANQUILITY TO SHARE OUR BROTHERHOOD AS WE WERE ONCE BINDED. REST EASY SCOTTSMAN. SLEEP IN HEATHERBELL BEDS OF GREATNESS. BROTHER CHARLES.
Anthony West
January 22, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Lang family during this difficult time.
Kathy Rogers
January 22, 2016
I am so sorry about Derek's passing. He was such a kind, laid-back soul -- a great example for all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Cheryl W.
January 22, 2016
To the Lang family: I was shocked to hear of Derek's passing. My thoughts & Prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God bless, Cheryl (aka...Kurtie).
Harry Chidester
January 22, 2016
You'll be missed.
Tracy Curran
January 21, 2016
To the Lang family: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Derek. I remember Derek from way back when he lived on Wing Terrace with the brook and awesome tire swing. I know he must be in a better place not suffering anymore and God is taking care of him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will always be with you; you just need to believe!
Frank Barrila
January 21, 2016
I am a good friend of Harry and Marcia. Although I never got the chance to meet Derek I heard a lot of good things about him and I know he will be greatly missed. My condolences to entire Lang family
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