Derek Alsford (28 Nov 1932 - 21 Mar 2017)

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St John The Evangelist Church 1 Upper St Michaels Grove Fareham PO14 1DN
Date
11th Apr 2017
Time
11am
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Portchester Crematorium Upper Cornaway Lane Portchester PO16 8NE
Date
11th Apr 2017
Time
10am

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In loving memory of Derek Alsford who sadly passed away on 21st March 2017.

A cremation service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on 11th April 2017 at 10:00 followed by a service and celebration of his life at St. John's Church, St Michaels Grove, Fareham. Medals may be worn, all welcomed.

Flowers received at St John's Church Fareham. If you wish to donate to cancer research in Derek's memory, then the family would appreciate the gesture.

A copy of the service sheet can be downloaded from here

Steve Rix wrote

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time, I remember the times when we used to come and stay with our Nan and then come and visit Auntie Pat and Uncle Derek, and our cousins Derek-John, Tim and Caroline. Rest in peace.

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Simon Rix wrote

My prayers and thoughts to you Uncle Derek, i remember you as my favourite Uncle, and Autie Pat, and took us in through a couple of hard times. I'm thinking of you, my condolences go out to my Cousins, Caroline,Tim and Derek. Rest in peace.

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Tim Alsford posted a picture
No words can convey our feelings! We will miss you always x send our love to mum ❤️

No words can convey our feelings! We will miss you always x send our love to mum ❤️

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Tim Alsford donated in memory of Derek
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Caroline Powell donated in memory of Derek

Always in my heart ❤️

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Yasmin Batchelor donated £20 in memory of Derek

We will never forget you lovely smile

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Anthony Alsford donated £20 in memory of Derek

A copy of the funeral service sheet can be downloaded from http://www.alsford.me.uk/funeral%20service%20sheet.pdf

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Derek Alsford donated £20 in memory of Derek

There are no words.

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Val Derek Petrie donated £5 in memory of Derek

Remembering a kindly cheerful man

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Valerie Derek Petrie wrote

Remembering a kindly cheerful man

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Valerie Derek Petrie wrote

Remembering Derek as a cheerful kindly man

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Anthony Edwards wrote

Stand easy Derek your final watch has started on behalf of H M S Andromeda Ass R.I.P from all your fellow shipmates.
You will be sadly missed but not forgotten.

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Linda McDaniel wrote

Tony & Elaine,

So sorry. Sending prayers for your family.

Linda

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  • Thank you Linda, we're looking forward to seeing you in June hopefully x

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Mike Moxey donated £10 in memory of Derek
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Lilla and Hermann donated £50 in memory of Derek

He left behind a precious gift - a loving family.

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Carol Dobson wrote

Tony and Elaine,
I'm very sorry for your loss. You have a new guardian angel watching over you.
Carol Dobson

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  • Thank you Carol x

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Richard Neill wrote

RIP young sir. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Fair winds and calms seas shippers. xx

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Richard Neill wrote

RIP young sir. Heaven has gained from our loss. Fair winds and calm seas shippers xxx

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Susannah Jones donated in memory of Derek

Now I see where you got your wonderful smile.

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  • Thank you Susannah x

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Valerie Derek Petrie wrote

Remembering Derek as an efficient 'sidesperson co-ordinator' and a kindly man with a warm smile

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Valerie Derek Petrie wrote

Remembering Derek as a kindly man with a warm smile, he was a super efficient sidesperson co ordinator at St Johns

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Valerie Derek Petrie wrote

Remembering Derek as a kindly man with a warm smile. He was an efficient sides person coordinator at St Johns

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