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Derek Castle
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:43 pm
by Andyh
Fiona reported today with sad news,
'Im incredibly sad to let you know that much beloved Birmingham Branch legend Derek Castle passed away peacefully yesterday in hospital.
He's been the heart and soul of the group for decades and I cannot express how much he will be missed.
The most genuine and pleasant man I've ever met.
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Re: Derek Castle
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:01 pm
by Paul in Essex
I've probably neen to Birmingham more than my own branch! Such a lovely man. RIP.
Arthur is going to be distraught, I imagine.
Re: Derek Castle
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:09 am
by Tony R
Very sad news indeed. RIP Derek.
Sincere condolences to all Derek's relatives and all my friends at Birmingham Branch.
Re: Derek Castle
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:00 am
by RayW
Only met Derek once, bit of a character and true gentleman. RIP Derek
Re: Derek Castle
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:40 am
by Keith L
Derek was such an active member of the branch and society, always friendly and helpful, and gave a lot of his time to giving talks to branches. He will be missed greatly. Condolences to his family and colleagues.
Re: Derek Castle
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:06 am
by srboisvert
Sad to hear he has passed. He was the person who really got me collecting thanks in part to an Open Garden Day visit. So kind and generous. I saw this picture
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=17 ... on_genericof artist's rendition of a Botanist on facebook today and searched on his name and ended up here read the sad news.
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