Derrick William Hughes
4 December 1941 – 24 August 2025
Derrick William Hughes
4 December 1941 – 24 August 2025
Passed away peacefully on 24 August 2025 surrounded by family.
Dearly loved husband of Evelyn.
Respected and devoted father and father in law of Clifford and Rachel, and Rosalie and Brian.
Treasured grandfather of Daniel, Christopher, Nicholas, Alexander and James, Charlotte, Ben, and Dallas.
Deeply respected and devoted to his family, who will be remembered with love and gratitude always.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations to Harbour Hospice North Shore
A service to celebrate Derek’s life will be held at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Thursday 28 August, 2025.
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Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services
Tributes
We will miss you, Derrick. Though the time we worked together was brief, it was enough to show me what a wonderful, funny, strong, and kind man you were.
Rest in peace Derrick. I will never forget our lunch walks and talks.
What a beautiful service. Rest well Derrick.
I give you this thought to keep I am still with you, I do not sleep I am a thousands winds that blow I am the diamond glints of snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain i am the gentle autumn rain When you awake in the mornings hush I am the sweet uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not think of me as gone I am with you still in each new dawn Goodnight my big brother ...... sleep well Distance separated us but blood connected us forever With Mum & Dad now Love Les Gill and Family xxxxxxxxx Hope to see you soon
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Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services
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