Derek Clifford Birch

In memory of Derek Birch, a brilliant mind gone too soon.

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University College London

10/08/24

I remember seeing Derek when he came round the lab for his first interviews with the various groups. Myself and another colleague took him to lunch. Needless to say he joined the lab sometime afterwards and although I did not work directly with him he made a great success of his career in the Photographic Industry and particularly in the RPS. So well done Derek!

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Alzheimer's Research UK

06/08/24

I knew Derek going all the way back to when I started with Kodak. He was kind, supportive and very generous with his time. A wonderful man.

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Alzheimer's Research UK

06/08/24

Derek was a faithful and dependable friend, always kind and considerate. I valued our time together especially the tours we did together mainly focussed on our mutual interest in railways. Our spectacular tour of parts of the USA and across Canada to Vancouver in 1981 would not have happened or been a success if it wasn't for Derek's methodical organisational abilities. It was an honour to have known him and will miss our conversations before his illness took hold sharing our thoughts and experiences

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University College London

06/08/24

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Alzheimer's Research UK

05/08/24

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Alzheimer's Research UK

03/08/24

I couldn't have wished for a more fair-minded, honourable, supportive and modest colleague to have worked with, over a significant period of time on many Royal Photographic Society committees and associated activities. I will miss him greatly and have done since he had to step down prematurely from his RPS activities due to ill health.

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Alzheimer's Research UK

31/07/24

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Alzheimer's Research UK

31/07/24

With fond memories of my cousin, Derek. A kind and caring man. He always made sure that he kept in touch with all his family attending both my mother's and father's funerals in Norfolk. Rest in peace, Derek.

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Alzheimer's Research UK

30/07/24

A quiet, gentle man, but with steely side, too. Kindly, generous and always willing to help. A gentleman, with a great legacy so in many ways.

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University College London

30/07/24

Sleep well my friend, and thankyou for the memories.

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Alzheimer's Research UK

30/07/24

In Loving Memory of a dear cousin

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Alzheimer's Research UK

30/07/24

Such a sad loss. Derek really helped my mother in her latter years which shows what a lovely man he was.

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Alzheimer's Research UK

30/07/24

For Derek, the very best of men and the truest light within the family x

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Alzheimer's Research UK

30/07/24

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Alzheimer's Research UK

30/07/24

Such a sad time to endure. Derek had a lot more to give.

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Alzheimer's Research UK

29/07/24

In loving memory of my brother (and brother in law)

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Alzheimer's Research UK

29/07/24