When he died just over a week ago, Wolf Blomfield had been my close and loyal friend for almost half a century. Jackie and I attended his funeral today at Golders Green Crematorium. Ian, accompanied by Becky, made the journey as easy as possible by driving us there and back.
Here he is helping Louisa with her presents on her fourth birthday in 1986;
with me, taken at their home by Luci in 2009;
and in 2014
So very sorry for your loss. How hard it is to lose a dear friend.
Many thanks, Laurie
My condolences to your family and his 💕💕
Thanks very much, Ameena.
I am sorry and send sincere sympathies.
Many thanks, Cindy
I feel your loss. How fortunate it is to have had such a friend and how sad to lose him.
Thanks, indeed, Mary. He had been ill for some time.
Very sorry for the loss of your friend Derrick – very nice tribute.
Very many thanks, Terry
Derrick my sincere condolences to you and all those who will miss this fine gentleman
Thinking of you Sue
Very many thanks, Sue.
So sorry Derrick! xxxxx
Very many thanks, Lynn
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Derrick. Your friend had a very kind face and a sparkle in his eye.
Derrick,
I am sorry for the loss of your friend.
Very many thanks, Maria
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Wolf’s family. I’m sure you shared a lot of good times together.
We did, Jill. Many thanks
Derrick, so sorry to hear of the loss of your close and loyal friend.
Very many thanks, Rosaliene
Holding you and Wolf in my heart today.
Very many thanks, Donna
You and Jackie have my utmost sympathy for the loss of your dear friend.
Very many thanks, GP
I’m so sorry for your loss, Derrick. Love and hugs. x
Very many thanks, Persia. X
I am sorry for the loss of your friend Wolf, Derrick and Jackie. You have written a beautiful tribute.
Very many thanks, Lavinia
What a long friendship, that is a real gift! Your photos show not only the aging of your friend, but also the depth of your affection – it’s a beautiful tribute Derrick.
Very many thanks for such an observant comment, Pauline
What wonderful memories you must have of your dear friend. Sincere condolences on your loss, Derrick.
Very many thanks, Sylvia.
I am sorry for the loss of such a special person in your life, Derrick. The photos are lovely Derrick. So many happy memories to comfort your heart ❤️
Very many thanks, Val
A loyal, lifelong friend is a true treasure. I’m so sorry for your loss, but you should celebrate that you shared a special place in his life for so long, Derrick.
Excellent thought, Van. Thanks very much.
I’m sorry to hear that Derrick. These are lovely pictures.
Many thanks Susan.
I remember your earlier posts including him, particularly at the birthday party. He looks a kind man. I feel for your in the loss of such a fine and longstanding friend.
Very many, thanks, Gwen. He was so.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Thanks very much, Leslie
Sorry to hear the news Derrick.
Thanks a lot, Quercus
So sorry to hear of your loss Derrick. Half a century- what a friendship and lifetime of memories. Beautiful pics.
Very many thanks, Mek
love lives forever in our hearts, a true friend never leaves us, it is merely a break in the physical sphere. big HUG
Quite so, Dymoon. Thank you very much.
What a wonderful name–Wolf Blomfield. And from your photos, he appeared to be a man who appreciated humor, friendship, and love. A friend like that is a rare and lovely thing.
Thank you very much, Brenda. You are right
I know you will miss him. Looks like a good character. Very sorry.
Many thanks, flower
I’m very very sorry derrick♡ I wish i could hug you please know i am
Many thanks, Candy. Hug felt.
I’m so sorry Derrick. It’s hard to lose a friend.
Many thanks, Lisa. He had been ill for some time.
I am sorry for your loss. May his soul rest in peace.
He doesn’t stop being your friend just because he’s not around any more. He lives on in your heart.
Absolutely, John. Thank you.
Those photos are amazing–such character and kindness evident in his face! I’m sorry he’s no longer with you . . . but he is, really, isn’t he?
He is, and always will be, Kerry. Thank you.
So sad… may you always remember him fondly.
I will, M.L. Thanks very much.
So sorry for your loss, Derrick… Good memories will always be with you.
They will. Amy. Thank you.
I am sure there are many, many beautiful memories in that half century, Derrick. What are pangs of sorrow will grow larger, sadly as days go by and events come and go without your dear friend, Wolf. My heart goes out to you, Jackie and all those lives touched by your friend.
Very many thanks, Robin. He will, like my Dad, always be with me.
Oh, Derrick, I am so sorry. Such a friendship is a precious gift, and I know you are hurting. The lovely pictures and caring words tell a beautiful story. Hugs to you.
Very many thanks, Jodie. He had been ill some time
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So sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful friend. My hugs and sympathies with you and his family.
Very many thanks, Mithai
Hello Derrick, I’m so sorry to read about the loss of your good friend. I pray that in the days to come you and Jackie, your family and his, can find comfort in the good memories you shared and more.
We will. Many thanks, Timi.
So sorry for your loss and heartfelt condolences to his family. I always believe that the dead live on energetically through the memories we keep of them
Quite so, Geetha. Thanks very much
Most welcome Derrick
88. Not a bad innings.
Especially when you know his Dad got him onto the Kindertransport in 1939. Thanks, Brian
Hi Derrick, I was on the Croydon course 88/89. It changed me and my life. I’ve only just come across this and didn’t know that Wolf had died. His legacy lives on in many ways and it was an honour to have been taught by him.
Thank you very much, Nick. I see that post has become a casualty of the transfer of my site management. I will get the missing pictures back in tomorrow.