Dez (William Desmond) Cartledge

Dez (William Desmond) Cartledge (20 Dec 1927 - 3 Oct 2024)

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Location
Trent Valley Crematorium Derby Road Aston on Trent, Derby DE72 2AF
Date
6th Nov 2024
Time
11.30am
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Location
The Harrington Arms 4 Grove Close Thulston, Derby DE72 3EY
Date
6th Nov 2024
Time
12.30pm

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In loving memory of William Desmond 'Dez' Cartledge who passed away peacefully on 3rd October 2024, aged 96 years.
Dez was also widely known as ‘Dez Colona’ - a Children’s Entertainer, Magician and Clown

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Joanne Wallis donated £10 in memory of Dez

Sleep tight magic grandad - it was a pleasure to have met you xxx

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Gail Massey donated £15 in memory of Dez

In memory of Dez. From Stu and Donna

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Hazel Brazil wrote

Dez was a truly kind and caring friend, missed by all who knew him.
The Brazil Family. 💕💕

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Bryan shipley wrote

So sorry to hear of the Dez's passing. He always had a friendly greeting and a lovely smile. Rest in peace Dez.

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Peter Fox wrote

As a magician he was the real deal. The just don’t come along often these days. A gentleman to his fingertips. May he rest in peace.

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Eddie Young wrote

Such a sad loss - A fountain of knowledge and heart of gold.
Rest in peace Magical Man

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Dez (William Desmond) Cartledge Dez, You brought much laughter and happiness to so many children of all ages it was a pleasure to have known you as a friend and fellow magician. You will be greatly missed, RIP.

Dez, You brought much laughter and happiness to so many children of all ages it was a pleasure to have known you as a friend and fellow magician. You will be greatly missed, RIP.

Our much loved and cherished Magic Grandad. loved and remembered always, not only as our Grandad & Great Grandad, but for being such an inspirational human, spreading much needed happiness and laughter in this world through your magic and entertainment.

Our much loved and cherished Magic Grandad. loved and remembered always, not only as our Grandad & Great Grandad, but for being such an inspirational human, spreading much needed happiness and laughter in this world through your magic and entertainment.