Dalton, Derek Anthony William
June 25, 1936 Croydon, England – June 3, 2015 Derek died peacefully with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Sandra for 53 years. Father of John and his wife Cris Dalton , Alison Dalton-Osmond and beloved grandpa of Sarah. Derek was predeceased by his daughter Janet Dalton, who passed away suddenly April 28 2014. This broke his heart.
Long-time member and dealer with The Toronto Post Card Club. He was an avid bridge player and a duplicate bridge life master. He loved his animals, his garden and playing scrabble.
He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and many people he dealt with from his postcard and antique business.
A celebration of Derek’s life will be held at Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, L4N 7YN on Tuesday June 9th at 10:30am. Coffee and light lunch to follow.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution to a charity of your choice or consider supporting Hospice Simcoe www.hospicesimcoe.ca . Alternatively, if desired, flowers may be delivered to Peaceful Transition Inc. 16-431 Bayview Drive Barrie by 5:00pm Monday June 8th. Online condolences may be left for Derek’s family at www.peacefultransition.ca
Catherine C. Harned
Posted on: Friday, June 5, 2015My husband, Randy Stewart, and I are saddened by Derek’s passing. Randy, Derek and I shared a passion for postcards. We just wanted to let you know that we’re thinking of you.
Best regards,
Catherine C. Harned
Gary Peck
Posted on: Monday, June 8, 2015My sincerest condolences are extended to Derek’s family.
Iconsidered Derek a friend with a common passion in postcards the initial link.
Derek will be missed by many.
Gary
Allison Nelson
Posted on: Monday, June 8, 2015Derek was one of my absolute favourite postcards suppliers. I saw him at the postcard show at Bingeman Park recently and he told me that he was not well. He also told me that he felt he had led a very full and interesting life working at something that he loved and enjoyed doing and not everyone can say that. Wonder what his collection in heaven will be like? 🙂
Leigh Hogg
Posted on: Monday, June 8, 2015Allison & John, it is with great respect I contact you for although my relationship with Derek was rather short in years (6 – 7) it was very rewarding for us both. I dealt with Derek as a customer and as President of the Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge Regional Post Card Club, at our annual show. Derek was a big supporter and had enjoyed all our shows to date. We new he wasn’t feeling well in March when he attended but we assigned him a volunteer member of the club and he took many breaks to sit and relax.
He always had cards for my odd collection “W. H. Schmalz” addressed cards. as this was an early stamp collector and former Mayor of Berlin, Ont(Kitchener). Derek had even acquired some watercolour paintings that Schmalz had done and I was eager and pleased to acquire them.
My Sincere condolences go to you and your families. He was a fine gentleman, and will be missed.
Sincerely, Leigh Hogg
Robert Montpetit
Posted on: Monday, June 8, 2015My condolences to the Dalton Family. I knew Derek for several years and always found him to be honest and fair. I will truly miss him.
Jennifer Campbell
Posted on: Tuesday, June 9, 2015Dear Sandra and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Derek’s death. I hope your friends and family can support you during this very difficult time.
Regards.
Gary and Jennifer Campbell
Ron & Sheila Workman
Posted on: Thursday, June 11, 2015We are very sorry to hear that Derek has passed away. He will certainly be missed by many. Sincere condolences from St. Catharines postcard dealers, Ron & Sheila Workman.