Passed away at William Osler Brampton Civic Hospital on April 19, 2023, at the age of 64. Beloved son of Anna and the late Edward Yates. Cherished brother of Melinda Ewart (Scott), Harold (Kim), Patrick (predeceased), Brenda (Pablo) and loving uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Derek was born February 17th, 1959, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He spent his early years in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, and the Dominican Republic, and then lived 18 years in Calgary before returning to Ontario. Derek loved working in a variety of jobs, including New View Blinds (Calgary), as well as Options Printing and Cousins Grocer (Mississauga). He enjoyed family trips to France, Spain, England, the United States, and places across Canada. Derek was a loving and forthright individual with an inquisitive mind. His love of sports, music, comedy, trivia, current events, and pop culture was well known. He spent the last few years living at Tall Pines Long Term Care (Brampton), where his big heart touched many lives. Derek will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, 11 Peter Street South, Mississauga, on Thursday, May 4th at 11 a.m. For those who wish, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, Optionsmississauga.com, and Special Olympics Mississauga. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca