DEREK DAMIEN DELINE, 29, of Stratford died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 28, 2021, in Claremont where he had been a resident until moving to Stratford two and a half years ago.
Derek was born on January 31, 1992, in Claremont a son of Shay M. Deline-Small and the late John Anderson.

Derek worked as a machinist; enjoyed ATVing, and was an artist in glass etching and wood-burning. He was a member of the North Country ATV club and the Stratford Nighthawks Snow-machine club and was a groomer operator.

Derek loved spending time with his son and will be missed greatly by his family and friends.

Derek is survived by his mother and "bonus dad" Shay and Peter Small of Stratford; his two children John Deline and his mother Amanda Donnelly and Elliana Girard and her mother Heather Girard all of Claremont; his siblings Dustin Nelson of North Carolina; Alyssa Deline of Springfield, VT and Jacob Habets of California; paternal grandmother Pauline Anderson of Perkinsville, VT; four uncles Joe Anderson of Claremont; Phillip Anderson of New Jersey; Derek Deline of Manchester and Damien Deline of Claremont; one aunt Shelly Deline of Claremont; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his birth father John Anderson.

There will be no calling hours or services at this time. A Celebration of Derek's life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home; 100 State St.; Groveton, NH.

In lieu of flowers the family request donation to any mental health organization of your choice.

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