On Tuesday, a further 1,631 coronavirus deaths were recorded, taking the total number of people who had died within 28 days of a positive test to 100,162.
The total number of deaths registered across Derbyshire county and Derby city where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate currently stands at 1,979 – leaving many thousands of families, friends and people in our communities bereaved.
Since the pandemic was declared in March last year, several families have chosen to speak to the Derbyshire Times to pay tribute to relatives who have passed away – and in this article we remember them.
We know there are many more not featured here and our thoughts are with every single person who has lost a loved one during the pandemic.
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5. Robert Wilmot
Robert Wilmot lost a short battle with Covid-19 and died at Chesterfield Royal Hospital at the age of 68 on April 13. Family said: "He had a good sense of humour and an unmistakable laugh." Photo: Submitted by family
6. Robert Wilmot
Devoted Spireite Robert Wilmot became famous for wearing a kilt to Chesterfield FC's biggest games. The picture shows Robert, of Chesterfield, in his kilt. Photo: Submitted by family
7. Barbara Hallam
Coronavirus took the life of Barbara Hallam at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on October 30. Family described the 74-year-old as 'outgoing and bubbly' and 'much younger at heart and in her mind'. Photo: Submitted by family
8. Barbara Hallam
Barbara Hallam was well-known in her community of Barlborough as a former pub landlady and pharmacist. Photo: Submitted by family