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.
9. Bryan Whitmore, North Wingfield
Hailing originally from Grassmoor, Bryan passed away peacefully aged 88. In his working days he was a charge hand at Markham Colliery. He had a love of cars and holidays, and also enjoyed swimming, golf and watching football. Predeceased by his partner Lillian and siblings Doreen and John, Bryan leaves children Stephen and Anita, grandchildren Helen, Chris and Charlotte, great-grandchildren Amy, Keegan, Sophie, Ruby and Reuben, brothers Kevin and Graham and wider family. Read more at tinyurl.com/Bryan-Whitmore. | Contributed
10. Jennifer Whitworth, Clay Cross
Born in Birmingham, Jennifer came to settle in Derbyshire for 42 years, including a spell in Matlock. She passed away at the age of 82. Her career took in roles as a seamstress at vehicle builder Frank Guy Ltd, a dinner lady at Tupton Hall School and in plastics manufacturing at Cobb Slater in Darley Dale. A keen cinemagoer, she also enjoyed gardening, dining out, time with her family, television soaps, cruise holidays and trips to Las Vegas. Predeceased by her husband Gordon, Jennifer leaves son Chris, daughter-in-law Claire, stepdaughters Sue and Gail, granddaughters Hollie and Lucy, and great-granddaughter Rose. Read more at tinyurl.com/Jennifer-Whitworth. | Contributed
11. Ady Howard, Spital
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Ady passed away at Ashgate Hospice, aged 81. A career accountant, he advised clients for Shorts. Out of hours, he was an accomplished sportsman and keen spectator throughout his life, playing for Matlock Town FC in the 1960s and turning his hand to cricket and bowls. He was also a keen collector of vintage sports equipment and beer memorabilia. He loved nothing more than spending time with family, friends and dog Bill, and filled his home with an enduring spirit of fun and competition. Ady leaves his wife of 56 years Dorothy, children Alun, Lindsey, Allissa and Alex, grandchildren Olivia, James, Ruby, Leo, Asa, Sylvie, Lois and Romy, and great-grandchildren Bobby and Ted. Read more at tinyurl.com/Ady-Howard. | Contributed
12. Hilda Taylor, New Tupton
Born a farmer’s daughter in the hamlet of Span Carr, Hilda east to New Tupton in 1958. She passed away peacefully at home, aged 96. She spent some time as a tailoress for Arthur Swales, before focusing on home and family. A daily walker, often combined with ministering as a Jehovah’s Witness, she also enjoyed trips to the seaside, overseas holidays and being with family and friends. Predeceased by her husband George in 1992 and son George in 2009, Hilda leaves children Janet and Keith, children-in-law David, Sue and Alison, grandchildren, Shelley-Anne, Mandy, Wendy, Charles, Peter, John, Beth, Zoe and Henry, 11 great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren and wider family. Read more at tinyurl.com/Hilda-Taylor. | Contributed