Tribute to Derek Carr, 1933 - 2021

Dedicated to the memory of Derek Carr

This site is a tribute to Derek Carr. He is much loved and will always be remembered.

Fundraising

£1,112.50

Raised so far

Donate

Fundraising for

Dorothy House Hospice

Fundraising

£1,112.50

Raised so far

Donate

Fundraising for

Dorothy House Hospice

Recent Donations

Sally

In memory of a very special grandad. Much love alway sally, Darren and the girls xxx

£30.00 (+ £7.50 Gift Aid)

Maxine

Thankyou so very much for all the wonderful care you all gave to my adorable Dad

£50.00 (+ £12.50 Gift Aid)

Sarah & Nigel

An enormous heart felt appreciation for all the wonderful care and dignity the staff from Winsley showed to my dearest Dad. We will be eternally grateful for the work and dedication you showed to everyone in you care. A million thank you's.

£50.00 (+ £12.50 Gift Aid)

See more donations

Make a donation

Contribute

Help grow Derek's Tribute by adding messages or memories you'd like to share.

Pictures

My Dearest Dad, Thank you for believing in me. I will miss you always. Much Love Sarah xx

Bath Abbey Sarah's graduation 2016

One for the road Dad xx

Derek's carving 2014

A handful of Dad's many beautiful carvings

Grandad and Ruby

Grandad and Ruby

Billy, Brian and Dad (Carr)

Mum, Naomi, Dad & Sally 2013

Pixie, Grandad & Maxine 2015

Happy times. July 1995

Family get together 2015

Derek in his workshop

Sending condolences to you all. Many fond memories of Derek. This is a carving of beloved Jake which Derek kindly carved for us.

Day out at Keswick with family

Carving of me by Dad when I was 8, cherished memories. Maxine

Christ disputing amongst the doctors. 1999

On the west front of Wells Cathedral, picture taken July 2021.

One of favourites. All my love always. Maxine xx

Easter fete 1965 with baby Maxine

Baggy trousers!

National Service - Military Police around 1955.

Tyneside pipe band.

Tyneside pipe band.

Iain's 21st birthday. Happy memories.

Queen Elizabeth I of England. Carved for Ashridge House in 1986.

Head of Queen Elizabeth I of England. Carved for Ashridge House in 1986.

A memorial dedicated to the everlasting memory of all babies who have died - 1996

A few of the many.

The hand of a master craftsman carved as a token of love for his wife. Love always Joan xx

Grandad’s Birthday.

Great grandchildren

Ruby helping great grandad water the garden

On Rosie and Nick wedding day with the great granddaughters.

Grandad with his smile full of warmth xx

A coat of arms Derek carved in our workshop 2016

I thought this seated figure he did was really lovely

Grandad on his 80th birthday party. Looking dapper as always. Lots of love Naomi xXx

95407B6D 25E1 4385 9A6C F9E2B717FCD9A brilliant carving of Gollum

71C93122 E0DD 4227 9696 B1ED7E342C34

Craigside with grandad

This is my Buddha Derek carved for me which surprisingly me. I had great pleasure in spending many an hour with him and will always treasure this and the memories of him. Kevin Mitchell

Derek Carr 1997. Best Wishes to friends & family

See more in the picture gallery

Thoughts

Derek, such a gentle, talented man with that wry smile of his. You will all have lovely memories of him. Fly high Derek. Julie B

25th October 2021

Such a great man and monumental in the world of stone carving. A genuine talent. Rest peacefully.

22nd October 2021

Derek was a lovely kind and gentle man and loved but all who knew him.You will all be in my thoughts On the 26 th of October.

19th October 2021

See more in the thoughts gallery

Candles

Lit by Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground on 8th October 2021

See more in the candle gallery

£1,112.50

Raised so far

Fundraising for

Dorothy House Hospice

Recent Activity