Mr Derek Archer

Derek Archer - Donations.jpgOf Corsham, sadly passed away on the 1st September 2025, aged 93 years.

Derek will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

A service to celebrate Derek's life will take place at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 1:00pm. 

Donations in memory of Derek for Dorothy House Hospice Care can be made by clicking on the 'Donate' button below where your generosity can be increased with the benefit of Gift Aid.

For all further enquiries please contact Aaron Bewley or Sally Reid at AJB Funerals, Corsham, 01249 713134.

Total collected to date: £6,963.80

Charity details

Dorothy House

Dorothy House offer a range of services, therapies and treatments to help patients, carers and families. Our support is free of charge.

Registered Number 275745

http://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk

Service details

Cremation Service

09 October, 2025 13:00

West Wiltshire Crematorium

West Wiltshire Crematorium, Devizes Rd, Semington, BA14 6HL

Messages of condolence

With thanks to the Dorothy House team for the help and support which enabled Derek to remain at home as was his wish. We hope this enables you to provide support to others.

Mrs Wendy Archer

In memory of a friend and gentleman

Mr Doug & Wendy Glading

Memories of a true Gentleman - and a gentle man. Full of curiosity, a love for learning, for people and I never saw him without a smile even when he was facing the many health issues he was faced with. My heartfelt condolences to you Wendy and to his family. RIP Derek it was a real pleasure to have known you.

Ms Daniela Druce

My thoughts with are you everyday Woo. He was such a special man and completed your life. Always here when you are ready

Ms Emma Angus

Auntie Dee, All the love and hugs in the world from James, Hannah, Tom, Harry, Louie and Esme. xxx To Derek - thank you for being the most fantastic Uncle - always a source of wisdom, knowledge, laughter and love. We will always cherish our time spent with you over the years. xx

Mr James Huguenin

Dee We love you. Love Shaz, Lib, Grace and Roxy xx

Mr and Mrs Elisabeth Hanrahan

With fond memories of Derek, our special brother in law who went to enormous lengths to find things that we were especially interested in on our visits to the UK. We still have the memories to remind us of all the good times we spent with Derek and Wendy. Best love Sally and Terry xx

Mr and Mrs Sally and Terry Catchpole