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The obituary notice of Derek Frank SAMSON

Derby | Published in: Derby Telegraph.

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A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service

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Derek FrankSAMSONDerek lost his courageously fought battle against MND on Tuesday 15th July 2025 at the Old Lodge Nursing Home in Etwall.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife and son, Bonita and Matthew, his brothers, David, Paul, Barry, Mark and their families, mother-in-law Jean, sister-in-law Julia and all of his friends.

As a Driving Instructor in Derby he helped many to pass their tests in Littleover and Mickleover in the last 11 years.

His funeral will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Saturday 2nd August at 12.30pm, followed by a Celebration of his Life at the Breadsall Priory Pavilion. Family and friends are welcome to join us. Blue funeral attire preferred; Chelsea FC shirts/accessories may also be worn.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for the Motor Neurone Disease and the Old Lodge Nursing Home may be given on the day or sent to A.W. Lymn
Meek House
521 Burton Road
Littleover
DE23 6FT
01332 913 112
www.lymn.co.uk

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I am so sorry to see this. Derek taught both my boys how to drive, he was a brilliant teacher. They both passed first time.
My condolences to all his family and friends.

Amanda Hadfield

28/07/2025

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Amanda Hadfield

28/07/2025

Bonita Samson

24/07/2025

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