12/08/2026
It is with great sadness that we let you know that our founder and heating engineer, Derrick, has passed away. He will be greatly missed in our family business as a husband, dad, father-in-law and friend. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.
Derrick SHEPLEY ‘Shep’
Shep passed away on the 21st July 2026, aged 72 years.
He was the beloved husband of Brenda and a loving Dad to Esther and Robert.
A father-in-Law of Chris and Jay and adored Papa to Jacob, Thomas, Emily and Bethan.
Shep’s funeral service has been arranged to take place at Banbury Crematorium on Monday 17th August at 1.00pm.
The family have advised that there is no need to wear black - just come as you are.
It is to be family flowers only however, donations in Shep’s memory can be made for The Banbury Foodbank at the funeral service, online via the link below:
https://derrickshepley.muchloved.com/
or by post c/o: Edd Frost & Daughters Family Funeral Directors, Southam Road, Banbury OX16 2RX.
Can we please ask that this notice be shared in the usual manner so that as many people as possible are made aware of Shep’s recent passing and of his forthcoming funeral arrangements.
Thank you.
