Tributes paid to party-loving Derek who was devoted to his family

Tributes have been paid to a popular Rugby landlord who has died aged 81.

Musician Derek Peters, who lived in the town all his life, passed away on November 4.

He worked at The Raglan Arms, The Black Swan and The Crow Pie before retiring from the bar in 2002.

Derek then worked with son Anthony at Rugby Scaffolding.

His wife Jane, said: “Derek loved a good jam session on an Sunday lunch in all his pubs where he would encourage up and coming musicians to sing or play in a live band.

“He loved to play a round of golf with the LVA and the landlords around town and Coventry.”

Derek performed in a number of bands and was well known around Rugby for his singing.

“He was always up for a good party,” Jane added.

“Derek was a kind man who raised money for different charities by holding fun days and events.

“He loved a cigar and a gin and tonic and was well known for for a cracking party -especially when it was New Year's Day.”

Jane said Derek was a loving family man who was devoted to her, his children Kerry, Anthony and Rebecca, and his grandchildren.

“He loved his life and lived it to the full, travelling and socialising, but unfortunately his long term illness stopped him from doing all the things he loved,” she added.

“I was by his side every day making sure he had the best care he could possibly have.”

Derek died peacefully at home with his family around him. Details of his funeral haven’t been finalised.