Derek Fowler

Sat 14 Aug 2021, 14:00

Did anyone take any photos at Derek's Celebration Service? 

Wed 28 Jul 2021, 08:19

The recording of the service is on St Mary's church website 

Mon 26 Jul 2021, 19:03

A big thankyou to all the people who contributed to the wonderful Celebration of Derek's life and to all who supported it xx

Sun 25 Jul 2021, 11:26

Leah, I'm so so sorry about Derek's death.   I've only just heard about it; noone told me and I shall miss his twinkly smile..  He was a real part and big mainstay of the Charlbury scene and I feel devastated for you.

Sun 25 Jul 2021, 07:02

Celebration Parking will be available at the cricket club , remember to wear bright clothes and a mask 

Fri 23 Jul 2021, 10:39

Service for Derek is a Celebration so not black (unless that is your colour!!)   All seats in church are now reserved , but plenty of room in Churchyard!  

Thu 22 Jul 2021, 12:48

Celebration Service for Derek's life, seats in church are now  all reserved  but there will be a loud speaker outside and chairs 

Pray for a nice day! 

Wed 21 Jul 2021, 16:43 (last edited on Thu 22 Jul 2021, 06:59)

Six seats left in church  for Derek's Celebration Service 

Loud speaker in Churchyard., weather forecast keeps changing!  

Tue 20 Jul 2021, 21:37 (last edited on Wed 21 Jul 2021, 16:41)

The car park at the Cricket Club will be available 

Tue 20 Jul 2021, 07:44 (last edited on Tue 20 Jul 2021, 09:58)

Service for Derek ,the number in St Mary's (inside) will be limited to 100 please let me know if you would like to reserve a seat. 

leahfowler@btinternet.com 

Mon 19 Jul 2021, 10:27 (last edited on Mon 19 Jul 2021, 10:31)

A Celebration in Music of Derek's Life will be on the 26th July 2pm St Mary's church followed by interment of ashes, this will be followed by a glass of bubbly. 

Face masks and Social Distancing in church,  there will be a loud speaker outside in case of insufficient room in church and for those who would prefer to remain outside 

Tue 30 Mar 2021, 05:49 (last edited on Tue 30 Mar 2021, 05:50)

Thank you so much for all the wonderful tributes on the Forum,  for all the cards letters and emails and those who have spoken to me in the town.

His immediate family said farewell to Derek  yesterday.  There will be a Thanksgiving service (Boris permitting) on the 26th July,  time to be confirmed 

Fri 19 Mar 2021, 22:05

Leah, I am so so sorry. You & Derek are part of the fabric that makes Charlbury so special. As is patently obvious from all the comments on your thread, he was so well loved & will be so missed. 

Thu 18 Mar 2021, 16:33

Both Roy and I were so sad to hear that Derek had died so suddenly.

He played such a big part in Charlbury life,as did you both.Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time

Thu 18 Mar 2021, 14:51

I am so sorry, Leah. 

Thu 18 Mar 2021, 12:33

So sorry to hear this, Leah.  We shall all miss him.

Love and prayers

Jeff and Juliet

Thu 18 Mar 2021, 09:28

So sorry Leah. I'll miss that twinkle! As I'm sure will you.

Wed 17 Mar 2021, 18:59

He certainly was a lovely man.  When I was in the church choir he loved the music and was always very complimentary.  Hope you have support in these difficult times Leah.

Mon 15 Mar 2021, 16:22

That's such sad news Leah. Derek was the verger at our wedding and such a lovely man. We are thinking of you and sending love at this time. 

Mon 15 Mar 2021, 11:01

We are all so dreadfully sad to hear your news about Derek. He was a wonderful and kind man and always such a pleasure to talk to. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Sun 14 Mar 2021, 18:30

Thank you to everyone who has put such lovely tributes to Derek,  he was truly as so many have said a lovely man 

Sun 14 Mar 2021, 12:34

So sorry to hear Leah, thinking of you. 

Marion Franklin

Sun 14 Mar 2021, 10:14

I was very sorry to hear about Derek’s sudden death. He was such a gentle and smiling man with many talents. My deep condolences, Leah.

Sun 14 Mar 2021, 10:08 (last edited on Sun 14 Mar 2021, 10:10)

Derek was also the first person to welcome us to Charlbury. Before we actually moved here. Soon after we moved to Oxfordshire, we worked in the same department at OCC in 1975 and he heard we were  buying a house in in Charlbury and he extolled its many virtues.  A lovely kind man

Sun 14 Mar 2021, 09:37

Leah, I'm so sorry you've lost someone who never put himself ahead of others.

We'll all miss him

Sun 14 Mar 2021, 09:24

Oh Leah, I had no idea this had happened when I gave you a cheery wave yesterday morning. You were the first person to welcome us in Charlbury, and Derek's grin lighted up many of our walks through town. We think of you and your family.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 20:44

So sorry, Leah. I will never forget your kindness and understanding and hope you can go on . Bless you and Derek.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 20:44

So sad to hear your news Leah.  It's hard to imagine Charlbury without Derek!  Our thoughts are with you.  Peter & Eileen Kenrick

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 19:54

My condolences Leah. I still remember Derek's performances for CADS. I particularly remember him as the barrister in Caucasian Chalk Circle and his wonderful rendition of The Vicar of Bray.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 18:33

Deeply saddened to hear this, Leah.  What a lovely man.  Fondest memories. Derek always had time for a chat and had a huge fund of interesting and amusing anecdotes. And his ability to maintain a good tenor line well into advanced years was hugely impressive!  Rest in peace dear friend. 

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 17:18

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 16:47

So sorry to hear your sad news Leah, we remember the kind words that Derek spoke at Gwen and Cecil`s memorial, also our conversations at the Towersey Folk Festival thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Elaine and Kevin.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 16:14

We are saddened to hear your sad news Leah and are thinking of you. Derek was a kind man and lived such a good and full life. May the memories of sixty one years of marriage be a comfort to you. Maureen and Ed Nash

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 15:25 (last edited on Sat 13 Mar 2021, 15:41)

Leah, we are so sorry to hear about Derek, we have always enjoyed our chats with you both.  You were both so welcoming when we moved to Charlbury. He will be missed, our love and prayers to you and the family. Liz and Graham Hutchings

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 13:27

Leah I am so sorry to hear this sad news.  Derek was such a lovely man - he will be sorely missed.  Our sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family.  ❤️

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 12:36

Derek was a gentleman in every sense of that word. He will be greatly missed.

You have your faith and, as the supreme pragmatist you are, you will have comfort in the fact that it sudden, it was at home and that you were there. That's something we might all wish for. 

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 12:15

Leah, so sorry to hear that, we'll all miss seeing him on walks around town.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 12:04

I am so sorry Leah

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 11:46

Oh Lea - We are so sorry to hear..   Derek was a lovely man and did so much for Charlbury, as you do too.  

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 11:35

Condolences from the Jackson family myself Robert and Carol.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 11:27

We are really sorry. Lovely man, lovely couple. 

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 11:25

Sad to hear this Leah. Derek (and you) always brightened my day when I met you walking together round the town.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 10:43

So sorry to hear this Leah.  I remember Derek’s tremendous support for Charlbury Cricket Club and coaching.  Charlbury will miss him.  Sympathy to you and the family.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 10:43

I'm so sad to hear this Leah.  Derek will be fondly remembered.  My sympathies go to you and your family.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 10:23 (last edited on Sat 13 Mar 2021, 10:24)

I'm so very sorry to hear your sad news, Leah.  Charlbury has lost a wonderful member of our community, Derek will be sorely missed.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 09:48

Our thoughts are with you, Leah. 

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 09:47

So sorry to hear that Leah.  He was such a wonderful and kind man who will be missed by us all.  Such wonderful memories of ringing the bells with him.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 09:36

So sorry Leah - Derek (with You) introduced Trish and myself to the true spirit Charlbury. May he rest in peace.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 09:34

Leah, I am so sorry. He will be very much missed, by so many people. 

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 09:31

Briony and I are so very sad to hear this news, Leah, and send deepest sympathy.  We used to meet you both so often every day walking down the hill to open the church.  

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 09:31

So sorry to hear this Leah, I'm sure Charlbury and it's residents will miss Derek and all that he ( and you ) have done for the town.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 09:26

Oh Leah I’m so sorry, such a lovely lovely man. Will remember him fondly going though all the books and PAYE with me. Please let me know if I can do anything for you x

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 09:13

Oh Leah, so sad to hear that and sorry for your loss- he was such a gentle and lovely person and will be much missed

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 09:13

So sorry Leah, Derek was a lovely man and chatting to you both on your walks round town was always interesting and fun. Our sympathy to you and the family 

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 08:57

I am very sorry to hear this Leah. I remember Derek being very much involved in Rainbows with you when I was very small and always being very happy. 

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 08:47

Oh Leah, so sorry to hear that. Derek’s lovely smiling presence around Charlbury will be missed by so many people.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 08:05

I’m so sorry Leah.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 07:52

Oh Leah, I’m so sorry to hear that.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 07:31

Bless you, Leah. Such a lovely man.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 07:00

Leah I am so sorry.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 06:37

Oh Leah, I’m so sorry. Charlbury won’t be the same without Derek.

Sat 13 Mar 2021, 04:10

Derek died on Friday 12th March 2021 our 61wedding anniversary