Derek Bastow 1934 -2011

Dear Friends and Family

The Bastow family are saddened to report the death of Derek Bastow, who died on July 14th 2011 after bravely battling asbestos-related cancer since receiving the diagnosis in October 2009. He was 77 years old.

He was a keen golfer, amateur inventor, and a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. His wisdom, humour, vision and dedication will be missed by everyone, but most of all by those dearest to him.

The funeral service will be held at 12.30pm on Thursday 28th July

at

Randalls Park Crematorium,

Randalls Road,

Leatherhead,

Surrey KT22 0AG.

Following the service, a reception will be held at:

Leatherhead Golf Club,

Kingston Road,

Surrey KT22 0EE.

A map showing the route between venues can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/3deujh9

Floral tributes may be sent to

A & E Longhurst,

21 Kingston Road,

Ewell,

Surrey KT17 2DX.

Please advise Frank Bastow via frank@bastows.co.uk or Niki Rosenbaum via niki@bastows.co.uk if you will be attending.

If you know anyone who knew Derek and you think we may have inadvertently omitted them from this correspondence, please do let them know they will be very welcome to attend the service and reception.

A sad day for our Family

It is with great sadness that we have to share the news that Derek Bastow, the founder of Bastows in London, husband to Theresa, father of Frank and Robert and grandfather to four beloved grandchildren, passed away in the early hours of Thursday 14^th July.

Derek worked hard all his life, never afraid to ‘muck in’ and do what was needed to succeed or complete a job. He was diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer in 2010, and has fought the illness every step of the way in his inimitable way. He has faced the illness with unique bravery and has especially treasured every moment with his family.

Although Derek retired over 7 years ago, the principles he instilled in Bastows remain the foundation stone of the Family, and we work every day with these values in mind.

His wisdom, humour, vision and dedication will be missed by everyone, but most of all by those dearest to him.