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Derek Tizard Obituary

Derek Arthur Tizard, 70, of Richmond, formerly of Southampton, Hampshire, England, retired employee of Circuit City after 30 years of service, joined his parents and sister on July 25, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Madeline A. Tizard; son, Gary Tizard; daughter, Jacqueline Klein and her husband, Steve; stepson, Malcolm High and his wife, Allyson; nine grandchildren, Michael, Kyle, Colby, Casey, Michelle, Christopher, Matthew, Kirsty and David; also one great-granddaughter, Ayla. Mr. Tizard loved fishing, his pool and the ocean. He loved his family and friends and will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., where services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Lung Association.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2006.

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Micheal Raines

August 4, 2006

Madeline & family,

I remember as a teenager going fishing with my Dad,Uncle Jerry, and his buddies with Derek being one of them. He laughed at me because I got sick when we were out on the Cheasapeake Bay area fishing for Blue Fish and the weather was terrible. The boat was tossing us back & forth and why the captain that day decided to launch the boat from the Marina I have never figured it out. That was the first time I had the pleasure of meeting Derek and I enjoyed hanging out with my Uncle Jerry's buddies & my dad. Derek will truly be missed but maybe he will have some bigger fish to catch in heaven.

Jeff DiGirolamo

July 29, 2006

Gary - So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Donna and Clarence

July 27, 2006

Gary,

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Valerie Allen

July 27, 2006

Gary and Madeline, I was deeply saddened to hear of Derek's passing. I have very fond memories of him over the years sharing an appreciation of Carlton's music at our favorite place for socializing. I will miss his gentle spirit and fun-loving nature. I pray that God will give you the strength you'll need to get through this difficult time. In sympathy and friendship...Valerie M. Allen

William Ferguson

July 27, 2006

I will truly miss a good friend and old chum.

Robnette Allen and Family

July 27, 2006

Madeline and Family -- Words are all we have and yet they truly cannot convey our deep and heartfelt sympathy. My family and I have you in our prayers. My friend Derek will truly be missed.

Stephanie Carter

July 27, 2006

I have so many great memories of my time with Derek. He was a great mentor and friend. I will miss my friend dearly.

Jerry Raines

July 27, 2006

Madeline My heart goes out to you, Gary and Jackie. I was sad to hear about Derek, I treasured him as a true friend, I will always remember the fishing trips, and good times we shared together, He was a good and decent man, He will be greatly missed.

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