Derek (Melvin) DRAKE

Date of Death: Thursday 2nd July 2026 Town: Portadown

DRAKE Derek (Melvin) 2nd July 2026, peacefully in Drombane Nursing Home, late of Portadown and Gilford. Loving partner of Carole, treasured dad of Margaret, Irene, Derek, Marcus and Mandy, a dear Step-Dad of Dean, Jeffrey and William, also a much loved Granda, Great-Granda and Great-Great-Granda.

House strictly private. Family and friends are welcome to visit Milne’s Funeral Home on Saturday 4pm – 6pm. Funeral service on Sunday at 3pm in Milne’s Funeral Home (Portadown) with committal following in All Saint’s Parish Church Graveyard, Tullylish.

No flowers please, donations for the benefit of USPCA N.I. via www.milnefuneralservices.co.uk/donate 02838338888.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

Safely Home

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