Derek Hazel RIP

[Banana]

Sure given he’s a special fan the club will recognise and give people the chance to say thanks and goodbye with an official tribute

The fact that he's been (quite rightly) recognised on the club's various media output means it's a certainty.

 

[dbee3]

RIP. An absolute stalwart, and a gentleman to boot.

 

[beeware]

Thank you Derek for your help in making Brentford what it is today. RIP

 

[GP200]

………..a lovely lovely man,always willing to help……..God Bless You…………..

 

[sonofabee]

The fact that he's been (quite rightly) recognised on the club's various media output means it's a certainty.

I trust that to be the case

 

[horshambees]

One thing that strikes me is that Derek helped us all out at one time or another.
He was our go to on so many occasions.

 

[Frenchbee]

RIP Derek. Great bloke.

 

[Mick.C]

A thoroughly decent man, who voluntarily with his organisation and can help will help attitude made most of us youngsters who wanted to get to the away games a lot easier.

If you spoke to Peter G and or Derek, they would always help you.

Brentford is our club and making new history by the week, but at times like this a tip and salute to times of the past and the people who stood on the terraces through the changing times with us with a smile and nod of appreciation seems right.

With Bill the Gateman passing and now Derek, that’s two men who made your Brentford days a better experience.

 

[Twinbees]

RIP Derek......a nice person and a True Bee.

 

[Nickabee]

Another Bee in heaven. RIP

 

[ianbees1]

Very sad news indeed. A total gentleman and always so helpful. Will be sadly missed.

 

[Sultan]

RIP Derek. He along with the rest of the Brentford lifeline party attended my wedding in Las Vegas in 2000. Knew him from the mid eighties and was a constant in all that time as a face of a loyal Bees supporter whether he was organising coaches, tickets or hosting Lifeline winners in the lounges. A decent chap.

 

[w7 bee]

Sad news, a very familiar/popular face who seemed to be around forever at GP in some capacity . RIP

 

[FlyBee]

RIP Derek. Very sad news.

 

[The Joker]

RIP Derek. He gave so much to our club and our fellow supporters.

 

[TW3Bee]

RIP Derek.

Remember him well from travelling on the away coaches.

 

[benfleetbee]

RIP Derek. Very sad news. First met Derek mid 70s travelling up with him on the train to away games. Always stopped for a chat If I saw him before a game. He will be missed.

 

[MinkyBee]

Such fond memories of buying away coach tickets from Derek. A real gentleman and a loyal servant to the club. Hope we do a minute’s applause for him at the Spurs game. Thoughts and prayers to family , friends and fans who were fortunate enough to have known him. RIP Derek.

 

[Beezy]

RIP Derek ?

 

[Sheerwater Bee]

Sad news. RIP Derek

 

[TOMOGP]

RIP Derek a true gentleman

 

[Bolivian Rovers]

Derek was a quiet man, didn't say a great deal but he actions certainly said alot, he will be missed. When there was a 100 or so of you at some Northern outpost you'd always see him there, a true Bees stalwart.RIP

 

[bee good]

RIP Derek

 

[moribee]

So sad to read this. Was always such a lovely guy,travel buddy and holiday mate

 

[Wise old Bee]

Very sad to hear this. RIP Derek. We have lost some true and highly valued Bees in recent times and Derek was certainly one.

 

[Brentford St George]

Always a help when I did the away coaches late 80’s - early 90’s
Nothing was ever a chore for him , always happy to go the extra mile and a proper fan .
Travelled all over in the not so successful days pre - Premier .
RIP Derek

 

[RodBee]

Such sad news at the loss of another Brentford stalwart.

Derek was always 'there' to provide help when it was needed. He was one of those people who put so much into the club to ensure it's survival in those bleak days when we seemed to be going out of business.

R I P Derek and thank you for all your help to make our mighty club mightier.

 

[ruislip bee]

I didn't know him myself but knew the name and was aware of his presence in our fans history over the last 40 years or so. So many going now to that GP in the sky (greater place) marking the passing of time and that we appear to have a very senior fan base. RIP Mr Hazel. The Bees are missing you already.

 

[paulj]

I have known Derek for over 50 years, a real true gent. Nothing phased him and was always available for a chat. Since he went into hospital in April two of my closest friends went to visit him at least once a week. I rang them every day for a chat to see how is was, even from overseas when we were away for a month in the summer.

Brentford FC was his life, nothing was too much trouble when he was asked to carry out all kinds of duties within the club all on a voluntarily basis.

I will be having a glass of Merlot tonight, RIP my friend, you will be sorely missed, god bless.

 

[stedders]

Such sad news. RIP Derek

 

[welshmick]

Sad news RIP Derek

 

[EarleyBee]

RIP Derek

 

[Brenners]

Really sorry to hear, lovely man and always very helpful. Rest in peace Derek

 

[Billy Hunt]

Sad news.
Derek tolerated our teenage naughtiness on the official coaches, in the late 80s early 90s, and was always helpful and friendly.
RIP Derek

 

[horshambees]

Another thing I want to add was that Derek knew us all by our Christian names and never forgot who we were.

 

[Ashford Bees]

Always a help when I did the away coaches late 80’s - early 90’s
Nothing was ever a chore for him , always happy to go the extra mile and a proper fan .
Travelled all over in the not so successful days pre - Premier .
RIP Derek

Same here

 

[HantsBee]

Another thing I want to add was that Derek knew us all by our Christian names and never forgot who we were.

He had all your names in his little black book and never forgot anybody.

 

[horshambees]

He had all your names in his little black book and never forgot anybody.

Especially those that owed him money

 

[Fish Bee]

Wow Derek, how many times did we queue up to buy tickets from you after matches at the Centre Circle? A real gentleman, RIP.

 

[peterbees]

Another bee that I didn't know but felt like I did. RIP sir

I didn't know him but knew his face for many years around G.P. RIP SIR

 

[PLE]

RIP Derek
Only seem like yesterday queueing up after home games in 80's to book tickets for coaches to some obscure away ground like Lincoln or Doncaster.
As Billy said being rowdy teenagers he always had special banter with us.
Sad loss

 

[Simon W]

Another thing I want to add was that Derek knew us all by our Christian names and never forgot who we were.

I was only saying this to my cousin yesterday who I used to go with on the away coaches back in the day.
It must have been the last season at GP, when I last bumped into Derek and it must have been 35+ years since I had travelled on an away coach and he still nodded and said “hello Simon, how are you?” .. I was amazed he still remembered my name or even recognised me!!

 

[horshambees]

I was only saying this to my cousin yesterday who I used to go with on the away coaches back in the day.
It must have been the last season at GP, when I last bumped into Derek and it must have been 35+ years since I had travelled on an away coach and he still nodded and said “hello Simon, how are you?” .. I was amazed he still remembered my name or even recognised me!!

He had that knack of remembering people.
I used to see Derek a fair bit at Griffin Park and always had a chat with him.
It was amazing how many people would walk by say hello and he answered them all by their names.
I learnt someone was called Brian when I thought it was Dave.

 

[HantsBee]

He had that knack of remembering people.
I used to see Derek a fair bit at Griffin Park and always had a chat with him.
It was amazing how many people would walk by say hello and he answered them all by their names.
I learnt someone was called Brian when I thought it was Dave.

Errr...that was me...

 

[horshambees]

Errr...that was me...

Really ??????

 

[Infatuated Bees Alter Ego]

Peter asked I share on here details in regard to Derek's Funeral. Click attachment for details please.
24th of January. 2.40pm at The Ogden Chapel. South West Middlesex (Hanworth) Crematorium. TW13 5JH.

Also there will be a minutes applause to celebrate the lives of both Derek and Bob Winstanley at the match on Boxing Day. It will be in the 13th minute (Derek passed away on 12th and Bob on 14th). They were 75 and 69 respectively so choosing a certain minute was difficult.

 

[Ashford Bees]

Lovey touch that will also get airtime on MOTD as we destroy spurs 4-0.

 

[Terrace Weeding]

Peter asked I share on here details in regard to Derek's Funeral. Click attachment for details please.
24th of January. 2.40pm at The Ogden Chapel. South West Middlesex (Hanworth) Crematorium. TW13 5JH.

Also there will be a minutes applause to celebrate the lives of both Derek and Bob Winstanley at the match on Boxing Day. It will be in the 13th minute (Derek passed away on 12th and Bob on 14th). They were 75 and 69 respectively so choosing a certain minute was difficult.

I hope that Alan Wheatley will also be included in this a fitting tribute to three stalwarts.

 

[horshambees]

Peter asked I share on here details in regard to Derek's Funeral. Click attachment for details please.
24th of January. 2.40pm at The Ogden Chapel. South West Middlesex (Hanworth) Crematorium. TW13 5JH.

Also there will be a minutes applause to celebrate the lives of both Derek and Bob Winstanley at the match on Boxing Day. It will be in the 13th minute (Derek passed away on 12th and Bob on 14th). They were 75 and 69 respectively so choosing a certain minute was difficult.

Thank you.

 

[HantsBee]

Raising a glass this lunchtime to my dear friend Derek and also Bob Winstanley and Alan Wheatly......???