Much loved and loving: husband to Bethany; father to Ian, Robyn, Joanne, Erica and their partners Eileen, Eric, Clyde and Jim (deceased);
grandfather to Jess, Rhys, Jasmin, Ebony, Blanche, Cassy, Aidan, Annie, Marcella, Tegan:
great grandfather to Sadie, Laney, Arlo, Islee, Eddie, Romy, Wylie and Bodhi.
Wonderful brother, uncle, friend, mentor, farmer, CFA volunteer, landcarer, environmentalist, tree planter, builder of homes and boats,
sailor, mechanic, tinkerer and repairer, vintage car and motorcycle enthusiast, avid reader and early EV adopter.
A memorial service to celebrate Derek’s life will be held in the Chapel of Mount Alexander Funerals, 12 Campbell Street, Castlemaine
on Friday 7th February at 11.00am.
This will be followed by a wake/celebration at the Yandoit Mechanics Institute Hall at 1.30pm, where light refreshments will be provided.
If you wish to join us at the service via livestream
please return to the home page of this website and click on the livestream button.
The service will be live approximately 5 -10 minutes prior to commencing.
7th February 2025 at 11:00 AM
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A true gentleman and for many years a cherished friend for Greg and Merle Davies (both deceased).
Vale, Ric.
Merryn Davies
Dear Beth and family,
we were deeply saddenend to learn of Rick’s passing.
He was a warm, generous and gentle man, who’s knowledge and wisdom, along with his kindness and comassion will be sadly missed.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Warmest wishes, Dean and Caroline McLaren xx
Ian, Eileen & families,
Deepest sympathies on the passing of your father, may the precious memories you hold dear help you through this sad time.
Elaine Williams 💕🕊️🕊️💕
It was good to know Ric.
Such a kind, generous neighbour and friend, always ready to help with the heavy lifting, or take part in a good chat, or deliver a devastatingly dry witticism.
Always smiles around Ric.
A good man.
Mary Grant
Dear Beth & Family,
We were sad to hear of Ric’s passing and shall miss his cheerfulness, twinkling eyes and cheeky humour.
We first met at Landcare events a few decades ago. He has left good memories with many.
Ours thoughts and sympathies are with you all at this sad time.
Gary Gibson & Saide Gray
RIP Derrick. Such a nice man.
Neil and Jane and Nash
Rick a cherished friend from SECV and beyond.
Beloved by Maree, Denis, Mark and Ashley Ryan.
Memories of great and meaningful times will live on within us all.
I always enjoyed our meetings where we could plan and plot for the future.
Rick had a wonderful sense of humour that was infectious.
I will miss him.
All my love and best wishes to Beth and the family.
Bill Krammer (“God”).