Passed away in Cambridge on Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at the age of 53. Loved son of Violet and the late Desmond. Father of Jamie Murphy and her husband Andrew. Brother of Alan and his wife Shelley and Andrew and his wife Nancy. Derek was a loving uncle and friend. A private family service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).