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Derek Layton

Published on 25/01/2023

LAYTON Derek Of Stuart Court, Minchinhampton, and previously of Steepways, Nether Lypiatt. Derek passed away peacefully on 17th January. Beloved husband of Susie, father to Zeinab and Aaron, stepfather to Marianne and Sylvie, and grandfather to Finley, Griff, Safia and Aliya. Derek will be greatly missed by family, friends and Bramble, his beloved dog. Bio-technologist, Company Director, investor in his community, planter of native trees, magistrate and advisor to many. A memorial to celebrate Derek's life will be held on Friday 10th February at Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton at 11.30am. All who knew Derek are welcome to attend. The family would like to thank all those who have sent messages of condolence, Horsfall House and Longfield Community Hospice who looked after Derek so well, Dr Freddie Walker for his care at Derek's bedside and Jane and James at Family Tree Funerals for their unfailing kindnesses at these hardest of times. No flowers, thank you. Donations in memory of Derek for Horsfall House and Longfield Community Hospice can be made online at www.dereklayton.muchloved.com Cheques made out to either charity can be sent c/o Family Tree Funeral Company, 1 Middle Street, Stroud, GL5 1DZ.

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