Derek DAVIS

The Ray of Sunshine Foundation has lost a great friend and Patron. Derek always gave huge support to our charity and he had the greatest admiration for all the work our volunteers did in Kenya helping the less well off. The Board of Directors and our Volunteers would like to express our deepest sympathy to his wife Una and family. He will be sadly missed. "Safari Salama Nyumbani" - "Safe Journey Home"

On behalf of all our members, crew and directors, i would like to offer our sincere condolences to all the Davis family. We are greatly saddened by this sudden loss. May he rest in peace.

Variety, the Children's Charity (formerly the Variety Club of Ireland)

Thinking of all your family at such a sad time. Your wonderful character will no doubt live on through those dearest to you. Sincerest sympathy to Michael and your family. May you all find strength and comfort together.

Deepest sympathy to Una and all the family. May God comfort you all on your loss. A gentleman

Loved your voice and easy manner, a true gentleman. Little did I know I was hearing you for the last time on Sunday. Rest in peace.

my deepest sympathy to the davis family on the sad passing of a great man,friend, husband,and father.
derek was one of natures gentlemen,and a lovely person to all who new him.rest in peace dear soul.

I am so sorry to hear of the sad death of Derek Davis. I did not know him personally but I can honestly say when I listened to him on the radio he was the most calming, charming and relaxing person I have listened to. RIP Derek Davis...you will be missed.

Derek was witty, charming and lovable as a broadcaster. Can only imagine how much someone of such an endearing personality will be missed by his family. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.

I enjoyed his last interview on radio this day last week
10/5/15. I am so happy I was tuned into Radio 1 and
I enjoyed to hear him talk and his lovely voice . God
rest you Derek. X

So sorry to hear of Derek's passing.I always thought him to be a lovely, kind and very intelligent man.He had a great way with words both written and spoken.May he rest in peace.My sympathies to his family.Rest in peace Derek.

I remember Derek on Live at Three, he was a funny gentleman! Condolences to his family. R.I.P. Derek

RIP Derek. Sad when i heard of his death. Enjoyed him always. Came across as a lovely gentleman. Very sorry for his family. A loved family member and sudden death hard to accept but memories will help a little.

So sorry for your loss, I had listened to him on radio 1 the previous sunday, . May he rest in peace.

Sincerest sympathies on the loss of Derek. He was the most down to earth presenter on tv who had a huge heart and time for anyone who asked it of him. Derek will be very sadly missed.

rip derek sympathy to your family what a lovely man

very sad, Mikey's lost a special friend, rip

So sorry for your loss a lovely kind man

So sad to hear of the passing of Derek. I have very fond memories of him over the years.

My heart goes out to you dereks family .I grew up watching him on live at three..his voice was always full of passion and warmth..rest in the arms of Jesus gentle giant..x

Derek was by far one of the best broadcasters at RTE. My favourite programme from Derek was when he presented the fishing programme Out of The Blue. I don't have much interest in fishing but I thought it was very interesting and informative to hear his vast knowledge of the subject.

It is really heartbreaking to think he would die of a stroke after making a big effort not so long ago to go on and lose a lot of his weight not thinking about death beforehand.

Rest in Peace Derek Davis.

Deepest sympathy to all the Davis family he was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace

So very sorry to hear about the death of Derek Davis. Deepest sympathy.

to mrs davis and family derek was such a lovely man he well be very much missed on radio and television ...may he rest in peace god bless u derek

Deepest sympathy to Derek's family & friends.Derek was much loved by us...his beautiful voice now silenced forever,he will be greatly missed by us all.

may he rest in peace

So sorry to hear about Derek. Condolences to his wife and family.
He left our TV screens way too soon. I doubt if he realised how popular he was. May he rest in peace....

I can't believe Derek has left this world so soon may he Rest In Peace. A Beautiful Gentleman .Thinking of his wife and family.

May your good deeds go before you Derek. Rest in Peace.

Rest in peace Derek a true gentleman thanks for the memories you were one in a million

Gone fishing rip

so sorry to hear of Derek untimely death you will be missed by a nation of people,
a lovely funny and down to earth man RIP

It is with a broken heart that we heard of the death of Dereck Davis this week surrounded by his family who simply adored him, he was the light of our lives and the greatest TV presenter to us and so many others, We are so full of admiration for him and all that he achieved, he touched so many lives and will never be forgotten. He was a kind hearted, genuine human being. People looked at him and see that he shone greatness and beauty. Looking at all the tributes so far it is obvious Derek's humble attitude makes everyone love him even more. He treated others the way he would want to be treated and did for others as much as he could . He had love for all living things . Being friendly and loyal, there needs to be more people like Derek in this cruel world of competition.To all his family members although there is nothing that can ease the loss you're feeling now. Its hoped these words of sympathy will help to show you somehow the warmth and care that's felt for you by those who share your sorrow as precious memories will always remain with you at a time when words can say so little and hearts feel so much.
Oliver & Bridie Mc Hale Fairgreen Heights, Tuam

Deepest sympathy to all the family.While I was a stroke patient in Charing Cross Hospital ,London, I received wonderful care from his son Sean, a wonderful nurse. God rest Derek's soul.

Derek was a lovely gentle man and will be sadley missed. May he RIP. From all a Bulloch Harbour and Dalkey area.

Una,Michael,Colm,Sean.
We never knew that morning what that day would bring,
when a heart of Gold stopped beating and we could not do a thing,
today tomorrow our hole life through we will always think and talk of you, (Derek)
We will wrap you up in your oil skins and blankets,
no more on the shore you'll be seen,
I'll tell your old ship-mates ,you've taken a trip mate,
and we'll see you again in Fiddlers Green.................................................

may Derek have eternal peace
rip

So sad to hear of the death of Derek. Met him a few times when he came into our shop in Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre. A lovely man, always treated our staff with the utmost courtesy and we were all very fond of him. Our deepest sympathy to all his family. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

God rest his beautiful soul.

On this journey of life, the pleasure of sharing Derek's company on the air has lightened many a way. He was so entertaining and a pleasure. I am sure he is lighting the way for his family and friends, he was such a gentleman.
May he R.I.P.

Very sorry to hear of Derek's untimely death. I never met him but I felt I knew him, a lovely man. RIP Derek

Deepest sympathy to the Davis Family on the sad and untimely passing of Derek - a thorough GENTLEMAN and a great friend to us for many years.
Regrettably, touring in New Zealand prevents us from attending the Funeral.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Mick Foster and Tony Allen .

R.i.p Derek. So popular was he in our house back then, that in 1987 we called our son after him.

Spent 40mins in his company driving him home from TV3 a few months ago. A wonderful journey with a true gent. Rest in peace Derek.

"MISS ME, BUT LET ME GO-
WHEN THE SUN HAS SET FOR ME.
I WANT NO TEARS---IN A FLOWER-FILLED ROOM,
WHY CRY--WHY CRY FOR A SOUL SET FREE."

Rest In Peace Derek & look after your loved ones!

The whole nation has a heavy heart this week after hearing the shocking news of Derek's passing!
I was so thrilled to see him recently on the Saturday Night Show &
looking so well! He was as always so enjoyable & interesting to listen to. His lovely accent, beautiful warm smile & always so modest!
It's heartbreaking for us, I just cannot imagine how his wife & family must feel.
My hearts go out to you all. Ann

God rest Dereck . Sincere sympathies to Una and his three sons . I loved his voice , good humour and gentleness . Thank you Dereck for the joy you brought to our homes . Mary

Always loved Derek Davis. My granny thought he was the funniest guy on tv. Innocent, honest and intelligent man. RIP.

Very sorry for your loss, a true gent, met him a few times , i hope the waters a calm and the fishing is good, from a fellow boat man.......

Sincere sympathy R.I.P

Very sad

Very very sad to hear of Derek's passing. Such a gentleman and great presenter. Always loved him. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP Derek.

from a lifetime admirer - Derek was an example to us all. The afterlife, will be a great place now. He'll keep them all amused with his stories and fun
RIP

Very sorry to hear the sad news. Will be thinking and praying for you all. You are all in my thoughts.
What a fine fine man. Gone way too soon..........
R.I.P Derek.
Take care. Xx

I always enjoyed Derek's warmth, humour and professionalism. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.

So shocked to hear of the very sad passing of Derek.... I had the pleasure of working with him for a number of years in RTE. A fantastic person, kind, loving, a wonderful husband to Una and the boys..... he will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace dear Derek....... we shared many a laugh together......... Norrie Quinn, Galway

Rip derek&happy fishing in heaven! Condolences to una&all the family.

GONE FISHING .R.I.P.DEREK .

Slan Derek, and many thanks for the good advice on where to find a good Sausage in South County Dublin. You brought great joy to my Mum and Dad for your outstanding contribution with Thelma on Live @3. You were indeed the master of afternoon television never replaced. Rest in peace.

Pat worked with Derek on Davis at Large. A gent!

Loved him and Thelma on Live at 3 in the afternoons. I was a child minder and kids be home from school eating dinner and I would sit down with mug of coffee to watch Derek He always had a smile and jolly way about him Was very sad to hear of his untimely death. Gone to soon. Heaven will be a happy place with Derek chatting and smiling away RIP .