DOVER - W.H. Derek Townley-Tilson, 41, of Dover died after a period of declining health. Derek was born and raised in Concord, graduating Concord High School in 1995. Derek attended Simons Rock College of Bard before graduating cum laude from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Psychology in 2002. After attending graduate school at Bucknell University, Derek returned to New England living in East Burke, Vermont for a time to pursue his passion for mountain biking, before finally settling in Dover. Derek will be remembered for his incredible intellect, his sense of humor, his appreciation of the finer things, and his love for sports, especially the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL. Derek was predeceased by his mother, Trina. He is survived by his father, W.H. Dale of Concord, and his brother W.H. Davin of North Carolina. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be sent to the Cocheco Valley Humane Society, Dover, New Hampshire.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Bennett Funeral Home of Concord, NH.Online condolences can be expressed at www.bennettfuneral.com
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