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. Ann Thompson, Unstone
Born in the village of Frenchpark, north-west Eire, Ann arrived in the Dronfield area as a young woman and made it her home for 73 years. She passed away there at the age of 93. The first part of her career was spent shepherding schoolchildren as a lollipop lady, but she eventually retired after eight years assisting residents at Red House Care Home. She enjoyed bingo, knitting, reading, crosswords, gardening and long drives in the Peak District. Predeceased by her husband John, Ann leaves children Sean, Helen, Suzanne, Brendan and Jean, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Ann-Thompson. | Contributed
10. Tommy Lindsay, Bolsover
Born in Paisley, on the outskirts of Glasgow, Tommy came to settle in Derbyshire for the past 35 years. He passed away at Oaklands Care Home in Langwith, aged 83. Long retired from his work as a plant operator, he enjoyed martial arts, cars, movies and music. Tommy leaves his wife Gillian, children Amy and Peter, and granddaughter Eryn. Read more at tinyurl.com/Tommy-Lindsay. | Contributed
11. Christine Needham, Newbold
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Christine passed away at Langdale Lodge Care Home, aged 77. Her career included spells at Trebor, then retailers Gateway and Forbuoys in Littlemoor. Away from the shop floor, she enjoyed her garden, family holidays, day trips, meals out and the thrilling suspense of a scratchcard. Predeceased by her husband David in 2019, Christine leaves daughters Michelle and Zoe, and son-in-law John. Read more at tinyurl.com/Christine-Needham. | Contributed
12. Bryon Edwards, Grassmoor
Born in the Rother Valley village of Wales, Byron settled south of the county line for six decades. He passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 88. Beginning his career at Morton and Grassmoor collieries, he trained as an electrician and went on to work at Robinson until retirement. Off the clock, he was a keen sportsman, playing football, cricket and tennis in his younger years before discovering a passion for golf. He was also a skilled gardener and spent many peaceful hours tending to Grassmoor allotments. Predeceased by his partner Pauline, Byron leaves sons Sean and Mark, and four grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Bryon-Edwards. | Contributed