He is survived by his longtime friend Kathy Hatfield and sisters Sharon Tedino of Attleboro,MA and Alice Lombardo of Vero Beach, Fl. He is also survived by daughters Kimberly Buffalo (Michael) of Ashaway,RI, Kerry Robinson of Wakefield,RI and Karen Myslinski (Wayne) of Schenectady, NY as well as 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Derek was a previous resident of Acton and Hudson before residing in West Yarmouth. He enlisted in the Army after high school where he became a military police officer. He was an avid trap shooter and hunter,winning several awards.
Derek was employed by Digital Equipment Corporation over 20 years before acquiring his business, Cape Cod Lock and Safe Inc. where he became a respected member of the community.Derek was passionate about his trade and business.He was a member of SAVTA and ALOA.
A public memorial service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers,donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
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