Condolence: Hi..very random but I went to school with Derek for one year in second grade at Hamilton elementary. He was one of the kindest kids and I always felt he was treated unfairly and yet he was always kind. I googled just to see if I could find him on Facebook and I found this obituary. And the time the date age all match and his face looks so similar to when we were young. I was hoping to find him on Facebook. He invited me to his classes I’ve always remembered how kind he was and I’m deeply sorry to hear he passed. I’m going to plant a tree in his honor. Blessing. Just know he made lasting impressions on people. I’ve always remembered his gentle nature.

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Want to send a message that I am thinking of you and your family.

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Condolence: Hello Becky and children, I'm a childhood friend of Derek. The memory I have of him is I was a new student in 3rd grade at Winthrop in Hamilton, MA. I knew no one. Derek approached me one day and became my friend. He invited me over to his house and I obliged. I think he was more quiet than I was. He constantly had pear or piece of fruit he was eating. Although we went separate ways, that memory is fresh in my mind like it happen yesterday. We became Facebook friends only recently and hearing of his death brings me great sadness. To see how 2 different people crossed paths as children only briefly and to continue on in life to become family men, and yet maintain an unspoken understanding of each other speaks volumes, I think. I can only imagine the effect he had on the people around him. A loving man, with much love to give his family and the people around him. I might not have known him the way you have but his indelible mark on me I will carry forever; that I was briefly in the life of a friendly, kind gentleman who was loved by many and had more love for others. My deepest condolences for all of you.

Condolence: Dear Family of Derek. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you that you will have the support you need to get through this very difficult time.

Condolence: Rich and I send our deepest condolences to you and the kids Becky. Derek is rejoicing with Jesus and the Angles and you and the kids are surrounded by his love and memories and the love of God. Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Rich and Rosanne Flint

Condolence: Our hearts go out to you and your children, Becky.
Al and Maureen Hart

Condolence: Dear Becky, kids and extended family. It is a great loss to lose someone like Derek. He was always funny, always ready to help, kind and compassionate. His love for the Lord and testimony was great, and as a father - the best example. Our hearts go out to you knowing that however this came to be, Derek is rejoicing with the Lord.
Lovingly, Barbara and Miss Hope

Condolence: Dear Family, friends and acquaintances,
Please accept our sincerest condolences for the passing of Derek.
Please accept my support and my wish for all of you to gather in the beautiful memory of Derek, to cherish so dearly how amazing and wonderful he is.
Stay very blessed, sending prayers from the UK.

Kind regards,

Ann