SOLE, Derek; on 25 March 2018, aged 85 peacefully at Wellington Hospital surrounded by loving family. Loved husband of Maureen; much loved father & father-in-law of David & Erin, Lizzie & Tim, Jeremy & Fiona; treasured grandfather & grandfather-in-law of Jono & Lauren, Michal, Matt; Sophie, Charlotte; Isabella, Catherine, William.
Eastbourne Forest Ranger, Matiu/Somes volunteer, Eastbourne Dunes Group member.
A strong, active supporter of DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) for nearly 50 years, including 10 years as a skilled and valued volunteer assistant to the Director.
Messages to Derek’s family may be left on on this page or posted to PO Box 44-176 Lower Hutt, 5040. In lieu of flowers, donations to Downtown Community Ministry, PO Box 6133, Marion Square Wellington, 6011 would be appreciated. At Derek’s request a private family service was held on 29 March. Many thanks for the support we have received.

Lower Hutt - Upper Hutt - Wellington - Kapiti
Members of Funeral Directors Association of NZ