COPELAND
Derek
Its with great sadness to announce the passing on the 21st February aged 74 years.
Derek will sadly be missed but always remembered by his loving wife Angie, a dearly loved dad of Paul, Andrew, Justine and Megan. He will be loved and fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at Christ Church, Felling, on Thursday 12th March at 10.15am followed by a burial at Heworth Burn Cemetery at 11.00am followed by a celebration of life at the Blue Bell, Felling.
Family flowers only please as a donation box will be made available for PDSA.
Service
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 12th March 2026, 10:15am
ADDRESS
Christ Church, Carlisle Street, NE10 0HQ
Committal
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 12th March 2026, 11:00am
ADDRESS
Heworth Burn Cemeterey, Gateshead, NE10 0PE
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