In memory of Dad
This site is a tribute to Charles Derek Bray. Derek is much loved and will always be remembered as the fun, supportive, larger than life Dad, Grandad, Husband and friend who we will be forever thankful for.
For those who wish to make a donation in Dad's memory, we are collecting for Thorpe Hall, Sue Ryder Peterborough. The wonderful Hospice at Home team supported our family during Dad's final days at home and showed us great kindness when we needed it most.
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Thoughts
The tide recedes but leaves behind
bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down but gentle
warmth still lingers on the land.
The music stops and yet it echoes
on in sweet refrains…..
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.
Louisa
7th July 2020
Thank you for setting up this memorial to Charles Derek.
We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.
Sent by Sue Ryder on 06/07/2020
I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are.
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.
Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland
Candles
Cheers to the ones that we’ve lost. Cheers to the ones that were here now they’re not.
Lit on 31st May 2021
Missing you so much Dad, Loops x
Lit by Lou on 20th August 2020
Derek never failed to make me laugh. Always had a joke, always had a story to tell and always had a kind word to say. He will be missed.
Lit by Sherps. on 7th July 2020
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