Derek joined Durham County Constabulary on 26th June 1962 and served at Bishop Auckland, Crook and Crime Support Unit. Most of his police career was served in C.I.D. He was medically retired in December 1985.
Football was Derek’s main passion; he was a Referee for local clubs, before signing up as a Football League Referee with the Football Association in 1967. He had been a Durham County Referee for some 24 years and became a Referee Assessor.
Derek leaves wife Christine, son Peter, daughter Vivienne, daughter-in-law Clare and son-in-law Edwin and grandsons Jonathan and Christopher.
A funeral service is to be held at 2.30pm Monday 9th December 2024 at Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon, Bishop Auckland DL14 8PE
The family have requested that something red be worn.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Prostate Cancer UK
After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at Bishop Auckland Golf Club, Durham Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 8DL
Our thoughts are with Derek’s family and friends at this sad time