Tribute to our friend Derek aka sparkstopper

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Tribute to our friend Derek aka sparkstopper

Post by Northern Lass »

Got some really really sad news today from Dereks family
That he had passed away recently.

I remember when Sparks joined bcc and all the marvellous research that he did
On his Weston line..he cracked a few brick walls along the way..we were stuck
On one line but he persevered and sorted it.

I remember thinking what a kind and gentle man he was, patient
And easy going.

He will be greatly missed and I hope you will join me here by remembering
Our Sparks ..Xx

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Such sad news. :cry:
A true gentleman.
May you rest in peace Spark Stopper...Derek.
You will be very sadly missed.
My thoughts are also with his family and friends.
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Very sad to hear that news. Derek will always be remembered for his total commitment to the forum and putting Westons firmly in BCC rest in peace.
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I too will miss Derek, my Blue Nose/Black Country friend. A real family man. We met up in September last year and had a lovely chat.
RIP Derek! My thoughts are with all of his family at this very sad time.
KRO Derek! xx
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Very sad news.
Met Derek a few times such a lovely man.
Will remember him for all his help & input on the forum.
Thoughts are with his family & friends
Rest in peace x
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So sorry, he helped me on several occasions, cracking a couple of particularly difficult nuts.
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Sad news. Although I didn't know him I have seen his name appear on posts.
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https://bcconnections.tribalpages.com/t ... ver=473292

I have put a tribute on bcc and would love to add in these tributes too if I may
Please let me know if you would allow me to copy your tribute onto the bcc one

Thanks xx
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So sad to hear the news. R.I.P. Derek, I never met you, but regarded you as a friend here on the forum.
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That's a beautiful tribute Jan! By all means, add mine please.
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Do add mine.
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That's a lovely tribute Jan. Please do add mine
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So sad to hear, I remember meeting Derek at the last meeting we had.
RIP Derek.
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Welcome to add mine. :(
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A very heartfelt tribute Jan. Do add mine.
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