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Derrick ROONEY Obituary

ROONEY,
Derrick William Thomas:
On Saturday, February 19, 2022, peacefully at Middlepark Rest Home (formerly of Hororata), in his 84th year. Dedicated and committed husband of Kath for 55 years, loved father and father-in-law of Sean and Tonya, and Kerry and Paul, special Pop of Liam, and Erin; and Ben, Samantha, and Annabel, brother and brother-in-law of Janice and John, and Brian and Geraldine, and uncle of Jack, Kyle (dec), Laura, and Oscar.
A Wonderful Man
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Derrick Rooney, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. At Derrick's request, a private Memorial Service will be held, with details to be advised.
Published by The Press from Feb. 23 to Feb. 26, 2022.

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Paul Corrigan

February 23, 2022

I'm sorry to see this. Derrick was chief sub-editor at The Press when I joined the paper as a sub in August 1976.

Peter and Valerie McClatchy

February 23, 2022

Deepest sympathy to Sean and Tonya and family.

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