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Derek GENTLE Obituary
Passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. In his 91st year. Loved husband of the late Shirley. Loved father and father-in-law of Patrice and the late Brian Shaw (Gore), the late Melanie and Steve Brown (Christchurch), Deborah Swanson (Invercargill), Alison and David Dickson (Christchurch). Loved Poppa of his seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Takitimu Anglican Home and Calvary Hospital for their special care of Derek. Messages to 9 Salford Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810.
'At peace with Shirley
and Melanie'
The friends of Derek are respectfully informed that his funeral service will be held at J. Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill, on Saturday, September 8, 2018, commencing at 11.00am.
Respectfully cared for by
J Fraser and Sons Ltd
F.D.A.N.Z.
www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
Memories and Condolences
for Derek GENTLE
4 Entries
September 9, 2018
Lovely memories of a special man, Marching coach, great supporter of Shirley and her basketball friends. So proud of his daughters always and of course in later years his family members. Privilege to have known you Derek. Shirley P.
Mark Machon
September 7, 2018
My sincere condolences to Polly, Debz and Allie. Sad news to read of the death of Derek, a great father-in-law to me for 18 years, a kind humorous man of few words when out number by five to one.
My thoughts and sorrow will be of you at this time.
Your ex- brother-in-law, Mark Machon.
September 6, 2018
Our deepest sympathy and love to you all on the loss of your Dad..
Gone to be with your lovely Mum and Melanie.
Thinking of you.
Tam and Brian Perriam, Christchurch
September 6, 2018
GENTLE, Derek Edmund:
Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Sheila and the late Ian Milne, the late Granville and Joan Gentle, Bev and the late Tom Wills. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
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