Very sad News - Mr Derek Hooton

It is with deepest regret to advise everybody that our Freeman, Mr Derek Hooton, has sadly passed away this evening.

You will no doubt recall the years when Derek was one of the Brickhill Councillors and looking after everybody.

Derek was my mentor in the 1990's when he gradually brought me into the Brickhill Ward and the Conservatives. I will always be grateful for the opportunity that Derek has given me with that.

During the years following Derek's retirement, he kept a watchful eye over the Brickhill Ward and came out to canvass, leaflet and knock on peoples' doors on many many occasions, even in the last year. My most grateful thanks to Derek - one of the nicest gentleman I have ever known. You will be remembered always for the enormous amount of political and voluntary work that you managed to fill your diary with. And you were never too busy to give advice when needed. Thank you for being you Derek. We will always remember you.

Our deepest sympathy goes to Peggy and the family at this tragic time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

From the Brickhill Councillors and everybody who knew you.