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A recently retired hairdresser has died aged 67.
Tributes have been paid to Derek Myerscough who ran The Wedge hair salon in Ashton-on-Ribble.
He spent his year trimming hair starting out at Andrews Hairatorium in Orchard Street before moving to Rafters in Miller Arcade. Growing up Derek attended St John Southworth School in Longridge Road.
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Derek became a mobile hairdresser before buying The Wedge salon in Tulketh Brow which became a ‘true success and landmark of Ashton’ according to his customers.
Xana Askew said: “Derek had many friends and faithful clients throughout his career. Derek didn’t just do people’s hair, he entertained with his quick wit and unique perspective on life, he listened with genuine compassion and guidance, the coffees were a plenty, speaking proudly of his nieces and nephews, recanting his miniature disasters and minor catastrophes!
“There was no distinction between clients and friends, they were as one, always invited to their family celebrations and parties, especially if there was a Northern Soul Night, with his bootlegged bottle of Southern Comfort!”
Derek’s funeral is taking place on Tuesday 1 April at 12.45pm at St Maria Goretti’s Church in Ribbleton before a 2.15pm service at Preston Crematorium.
His family said: “We ask you to join us and celebrate his life as he would have liked you to.
“Only Derek Myerscough could have his funeral on April Fools Day! And if you truly knew him… he might just be late for it.
“Derek, we all hope you know how respected and loved you were and how you will be so dearly missed by so many people.”
Family-flowers only are requested for the funerals and donations are asked to be made to Heartbeat a charity Derek proudly supported.
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