Unexpectedly on August 12, 2025 at Ranui Home in Alexandra; in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Edie, loving brother of Malcolm (UK), loved loved father and father-in-law of Nola and John, Shirley and Bob, John and Lil, Nigel and Vicki, and their families.

A celebration of Derek's life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 11am, on Wednesday August 20, followed by private cremation. Messages via email to bobgriff@xtra.co.nz