Derek Rowland Gaines Cooper
Peacefully passed away at home on 28th August 2026 aged 98 years. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Gerda, Sandra and Sean, along with Derek and Gerda's grandchildren - Melanie, Rob and Ellie - warmly invite you to the celebration of Derek's life at The Garden of England Crematorium on Friday 2nd October at 2pm
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be made to Dementia UK using the link on this page or alternatively to the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex .https://aakss.org.uk/donate/
Service
DATE AND TIME
Friday 2nd October 2026, 2:00pm
ADDRESS
Garden Of England Crematorium, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8GZ
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