Obituary of Derek Robert Park

Derek Robert Park

August 27, 1944 – April 4, 2022

Lark Harbour, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Derek Park announce his passing on Monday, April 4^th, 2022 at Western Long Term Care, Palliative Unit at the age of 77 years. Leaving to mourn, his wife of 54 years, Ellen; daughters, Pauline (Ed) and Rosalie (Tom), three grandchildren: Emily, Kaitlyn and Trevor; sisters: Mona Wheeler and Christina Gilbert; brother: Bill (Sheila) Park; brothers-in-law: Raleigh Sheppard, Ivan (Phyllis) Sheppard; sister-in-law: Louise Park; special niece Marina Park and family; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Predeceased by parents Robert and Helena Park, parents-in-law John and Elizabeth Sheppard; brother Russell Park, sisters: Dorothy Sheppard, Olive and  her husband Charles Sheppard; brothers-in-law Fred Wheeler, Randy and his wife Diane Sheppard, Darren Sheppard; sister-in-law Alice Sheppard; nephews, Dana Sheppard and Dana Park; special friends Howard and Wallace Park.

Friends may visit St. James Anglican church on Wednesday evening from 7-9:00 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 7^th at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Effie Organ officiating. Burial will take place at later date.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Doctors and nurses at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Fourth Floor and Western Long Term Care, Palliative Unit for the care and compassion shown to their loved one and the family at this time. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. James Anglican church or to Western Memorial Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care Unit.

The funeral service will be livestreamed through Fillatre Funeral Homes Ltd. Facebook page.