FRANCIS E. DERRICK

     Francis E. "Pat" Derrick, 83, of 12 Crown St., died Thursday, October 7 at his home. He was the husband of Lorraine C. (Ethier) Derrick who died in 2000.

     He leaves a nephew, Richard S. Rybak of Centerbrook. Ct.; a niece, Patricia A. Skeens of Polk City, Fla. and his close friend and companion, Louise Downie of Auburn.

    He was born in Brookfield, the son of Francis Patrick and Ella F. (Williams) Derrick. He graduated from Brookfield High School and later served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII.

    He was a member of the Gaudette-Kirk Post 138 American Legion in Spencer.

    Pat retired from the US Post Office in Spencer, after 27 years as a mail carrier. He had previously worked at Amerbelle Corp. in Rockville, Ct., for 12 years as a foreman dyer. He also was an Auxiliary Special Police Officer for the Town of Spencer for 23 years.

    "He hadn't time to pen a note. He hadn't time to cast a vote. He hadn't time to sing a song. He hadn't time to right a wrong. He hadn't time to love or give. He hadn't time to really live. From now on he'll have time on end. He died today my "BUSY" friend".

    Graveside services for both Pat and Lorraine will be held at 1p.m., Saturday Oct. 16th, in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. There are no calling hours. J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is directing arrangements. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made to V.N.A. Home Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, Ma. 01608.