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. Florence Harwood, Wingerworth
Born in Rowsley, Florence settled in Wingerworth for 60 years. She passed away at King's Mill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield, aged 91, following a short illness. She shaped the lives of countless children as a primary school teacher. After retiring in 1992, she filled her days with travel, history, theatre, literature, music and gardening, and much enjoyed her National Trust membership. Florence leaves her partner Barry, children Mark and Debbie, grandchildren Joe, Sam and Chloe, and great-grandchildren Alfie, Freddie, Olivia and Emily. Read more at tinyurl.com/Florence-Harwood. | Contributed
2. Lynne Wilson, Bolsover
Born in Bolsover and a lifelong local resident, Lynne passed away at Millfield Nursing Home, aged 87. After completing National Service, he returned home to work first at Coalite then at Bolsover Colliery. A long-time town councillor, his term as mayor coincided with the Queen’s Silver Jubilee year of 1977, and he went on to serve the community as a magistrate for more than quarter of a century. Off-duty, he enjoyed day trips with his family. Predeceased by his daughter Helen, Lynne leaves wife Muriel, children Andrew and Jane, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Lynne-Wilson. | Contributed
3. June Weston, Brimington
Born in Staveley and a lifelong local resident, June passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 80. She began work in her parents’ chip shop before moving on to Dema Glass, cleaning at Tapton School, then finally homecare roles. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family - visiting relatives, especially her late sister Maureen, and doting on each new generation as they arrived. She also loved to travel and nights out at Brimington Club, often on the dancefloor with her late friend Lorna. June leaves her husband Bernard, children Dean and Corinne, daughter-in-law Michelle, grandchildren Jordan, Courtney and Poppy, and great-grandchildren Harper and Posie. Read more at tinyurl.com/June-Weston. | Contributed
4. Jack Frobisher, Holme Hall
Born in Blackpool, Jack came to settle in the Chesterfield area for 48 years. He passed away at the Royal Hospital, aged 93. Long retired, he finished his career as a senior executive officer for HM Customs & Excise. A keen walker, he led expeditions with the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Ramblers and ventured around the UK and beyond with family, enjoying some legs of the journey by narrowboat. In later life, he continued to learn with Chesterfield U3A. Predeceased by his wife Patricia, Jack leaves sons Stephen and Paul, grandsons Marc and Ryan, great-grandchildren Mya, Amy-Leigh and Lewis, and sister Pauline. Read more at tinyurl.com/Jack-Frobisher. | Contributed