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Sheila Sullivan
January 25, 2019
It's hard to believe two years have passed since the loss of Derek. I think him him often and remember all the good times. Prayers to his growing family. Sheila
Laura Kogelman
March 28, 2017
I just learned of Derek's passing. I am so sorry to learn this. I was his physician for several years and I will greatly miss seeing him. So sorry for your loss.
Barbara Malhoit
January 23, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Derek's passing. I am Joe Wise and Jean Cavenaugh-Wise's niece from Ohio. We spent some time with Derek in Westfield, including the St. Patrick's Day parade, Sons of Erin and dinner at The Westwood. Also got to know Derek at the funerals of Jean and Joe. I pray for your strength as you and the family go forward during this terribly sad time.
Barb and Jon Malhoit
Sylvania, Ohio
January 22, 2017
Derek,
Paul and I shared many happy celebrations with you. We were planning on visiting you in a couple of weeks in Naples. We will miss you, and East Beach will never be quite the same.
Melissa and Paul Cyr
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Richard Aparicio-Grino
January 19, 2017
I met Derek back in London, UK, when he was on the way to Zanzibar, I will always remember the great time we had.
Later on, he visit us in Madrid for change of century News Years Celebrations, my husband Kevin and we will never forget those days.
Our deepest condolences, sending prayers and thoughts to the family and friends.
Dennis Akins
January 19, 2017
Derek and I worked together as teenagers in Westfield. Only recently, I've been searching for him, how sad I am that I didn't find him sooner. We shared so many smiles in our innocent youth in Westfield. I'm sorry to all the people who loved this kind man.- Dennis Akins, Westfield, MA
Sheila Sullivan
January 19, 2017
I worked for Derek for ten years at Dodge Crossing and we quickly became friends, then more like siblings. We confided in each other and supported each other through some difficult times. We worked hard and had lots of laughs and those are the times I will always remember. My thoughts and prayers to Derek, Jess, Laura and John. Derek will always be in my heart. Rest in peace, Derek. I love you. Always...
January 19, 2017
I've actually known of Derek my whole life. I was able to think of him as family when his mother Jean Cavanaugh married my uncle Joe Wise. Derek was so kind and loving to my uncle after his mother passed away. My son and I visited Derek at his Buzzards Bay home in Westport a couple of years ago and had a lovely dinner and wonderful conversation about family. That was the last time I saw him and am so happy to have this memory. Sending my condolences.
Peggy Wise Klobuchar
Tom Durwood
January 19, 2017
I knew Derek at Mount Hermon -- a class act. Really smart, really thoughtful, a good person.
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