Stannard, Reverend Derek Raymond. Born July 3, 1919 in Cheslyn Hay, England. Passed away April 15, 2008, surrounded by his devoted family. Predeceased by his mother and father, Claire Joan and Harry Stannard. Survived by Joyce, his beloved wife of 53 years; sons David (Celine), Brian (Lynn), and Alan (Cathy); daughters Heather and Joan (Sam); grandchildren Jean, Genevieve, Derek, Walter, Brandon, Duncan, Robert, Jaclyn, and Patrick. Derek's passion for the Lord was his life's work, with parishes in Rosthern, SK, Wetaskiwin, AB, Royal Canadian Navy, Cortez Island, Alert Bay, Chemainus, Crofton, Westholme, and Lake Havasu City, Arizona.