Some may be more well known than others, but all had a place in someone’s heart and in our communities.
Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the pages of the Derbyshire Times this week.
For more details on how they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes, go to legacy.com/uk/obituaries/derbyshiretimes-uk/browse.
1. Barbara Johnson, Brimington
Born and raised in Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Barbara spent much of the last 48 years living and working in the Chesterfield area. She passed away at home, aged 77. Together with her late husband Tom, she proudly served as landlady of the the Cricketers in Newbold from 1978 to 1980, followed by The Trumpeters in Loundsley Green until 1983, the Three Feathers in Sheffield for the next decade, and finally the Somerset House in Calow from 1993 to 2003. She then went on to work in social services across Chesterfield until she retired. In her spare time, she enjoyed walking, cycling, gardening and reading, Christmas holidays in Lanzarote, and socialising with family and friends. Barbara leaves her children Gemma and Robert, daughter-in-law Holly, and four grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Barbara-Johnson-26. | Contributed
2. Irene Brophy, Chesterfield
Born in Derby, Irene came north to settle in Walton for more than half a century. She passed away at the Green Care Home in Hasland, aged 91. Long retired, she dedicated her career to teaching primary school children. With a great fondness for all animals, she was a familiar part of neighbourhood life while out walking her dogs. Some days she would venture further with them into the Peak District, and she also enjoyed classical music, baking and being among her family. Predeceased by her husband Don, Irene leaves two daughters, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Irene-Brophy. | Contributed
3. Eric Twelves, Hasland
A lifelong Chesterfield resident, Eric (born Charles) passed away peacefully at the Green Nursing Home in Hasland, aged 94. He forged a career in industrial components, rising to become director of IMI Sheffield and then Hinckley KSR. Long active in Freemason circles of Chesterfield and Sheffield, in other moments he enjoyed caravan holidays with family and took great pride in his fruit trees and Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. He will be remembered as a gentleman, willing to help anyone and always dressed in a shirt and tie even when working his beloved garden. Predeceased by his wife Sylvia, Eric leaves children Rachel and James, and grandchildren Alice, Matthew, Holly and Ruby. Read more at tinyurl.com/Eric-Twelves. | Contributed
4. Dorothy Hawkins, New Tupton
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Dorothy passed away at the age of 89. In her working years she was a lunchtime supervisor and classroom assistant at Tupton Primary School. For pleasure, she turned to walking, swimming, flower arranging, baking and quiz shows. Predeceased by her husband Albert, Dorothy leaves children Lyn, Dianne and Alan, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Dorothy-Hawkins-26. | Contributed