Derek Hutchinson Tait, 81, of Nashua, husband of the late Maria “Pili” Tait, died Thursday morning, November 11, 2021 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson after a fierce and valiant fight against failing health due to a stroke.
He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on March 18, 1940, son of the late David Anderson Tait and the late Agnes Hutchinson Tait.
Mr. Tait studied at the University of Edinburgh, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. For many years he worked for Ingersoll Rand. He met the love of his life “Pili” and married in the City of Westminster on March 26, 1976. Together they immigrated to the United States on April 4, 1976 and settled in Nashua at Whitegate Condominium for the remainder of their lives. He had a passion for fast cars, fast wheelchairs, soccer, long walks, maintaining the pool at Whitegate, and baking scones and meatloaf for his close friends.
Members of his family include sister, Fiona Knight; a niece Fiona Barney and a nephew David Knight, all residing in London, England. He had numerous friends that were like family at Whitegate. He was a big contributor to the well-being of the community for over 40 years and will be missed by all. .
Services: Calling hours are Monday, November 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. Friends wishing to express their sympathy may make donations to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 8401 Colesville Rd Suite 200. Silver Spring, MD 20910. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, Inc., 18 Lock Street, Nashua.
