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. June Fry, Chesterfield
A lifelong resident of Chesterfield, June passed away at the Willows Care Home in Woodthorpe, aged 97. A former factory worker, she had spells at toolmaker Band-It, Wolstenholmes and in meat processing. When she clocked off, she was Brown Owl at 2nd Staveley Brownies, a Trefoil Guide member, and enjoyed crafting, card making and family parties. Predeceased by her husband Geoffry, June leaves children Trevor and Deborah, their spouses Mary and William, grandchildren Jared and Rebecca, and five great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/June-Fry. | Contributed
2. Marion Bradley, North Wingfield
A lifelong local resident, Marion passed away at Claydon Lodge Care Home, aged 87. A primary school teacher in her early career, she later became a bus escort for Ashgate Croft School until retiring in 2005. She relished quizzes, crosswords and musicals, but mainly enjoyed spending time with family. Predeceased by her husband Keith, Marion leaves children Judith and Michael, daughter-in-law Nicola, and grandchildren Alyssa May and Aiden. Read more at tinyurl.com/Marion-Bradley. | Contributed
3. Tom Mitchell, Crich
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong resident of north Derbyshire, Tom passed away at Darcy House Care Home in Matlock, aged 97. The founder of Mitchell Proctor Architects, he built a fine reputation on construction and renovation projects across the region. Away from the drawing board, he enjoyed travel, collecting pottery and honing his talents as an artist. Predeceased by his wife Dorothy, Tom leaves children Tina, Amanda, Christopher, Trudy and Kay, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Tom-Mitchell. | Contributed
4. Teresa Scott, Pilsley
Born in Belfast, Teresa came to settle in Pilsley for 41 years, where she passed away at home, aged 76. A former childminder and devoted homemaker to her own family she enjoyed socialising, cooking, shopping and gardening. Teresa leaves her children Jackie, Cheryl, Tracey, Nicola and Gary, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Teresa-Scott. | Contributed