Derek Spiller

Derek Spiller of Dalkey who passed away on Saturday 15 November 2025 at St Vincent’s University Hospital will be missed by his wife Valerie, daughter Wendy, son Keith and grandchildren Zinzi, Milo and Malachy.

Removal Friday November 21st to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for a 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at http://www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired to Sightsavers

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In his arrangements Derek recommended reading the Guardian article ‘Why a good funeral can be a life-affirming occasion’, link below, please have a read if you have time, it is very much in the spirit he wanted the funeral to be held.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jul/10/why-a-good-funeral-can-be-a-life-affirming-occasion