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. Carole Speight, Whitwell
Born in Chesterfield and later a resident of Clowne, Carole passed away at the age of 67. Her career included more than 20 years as a local government officers, 20 years as a landlady and four as a postmistress. Away from work, she enjoyed travel, reading, afternoon tea with her friends and time among her family. Carole leaves her partner Steve, son James, and grandchildren Ava, Bella and Oliver. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/CaroleSpeight. Photo: Contributed
2. Maureen Waddoups, Newbold
Lifelong local resident Maureen passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 93. She was proud to serve a term as the town's mayoress in 1996-97. On leaving school, she worked as a telephonist at the Bryan Donkin Company of engineers. Following a break to raise family, she became secretary to St Mary’s High School for more than quarter of a century. A devout Catholic at the Church of Annunciation, she enjoyed coach holidays, reading, word-searches and period dramas. Predeceased by husband Geoff and their son Steve, Maureen leaves son Geoff, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MaureenWaddoups. Photo: Contributed
3. Cyril Leason, Pilsley
Born in Pilsley and a lifelong village resident, Cyril passed away peacefully at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 87. A runner with the former Chesterfield Harriers club, he won trophies locally and in Wales and Ireland, completed the London Marathon, and founded the Pilsley Six race, which became the Hardwick Hall Road Race in 1981, supporting its fundraising for more than 30 years. His other passion was country music, hosting gigs at the Shoulder of Mutton in Hardstoft, and bus parties to Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall. He also made time for Chesterfield FC and holidays by the sea. Cyril leaves niece Sylvia, nephew Mark and their families. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/CyrilLeason. Photo: Contributed
4. Steven Lister, Chesterfield
Longtime local resident Steve died at Ashgate hospice, aged 71, having suffered from pancreatic cancer. Well respected in the vintage car world, Steven restored many of his own vehicles, raced competitively and served on a number of club committees. He was especially keen to encourage young people to take an interest in vintage and classic cars and his knowledge, enthusiasm and willingness to help inspired many of them to take up the hobby. Steve leaves his wife Ruth, her daughters Bryony and Lauren and four grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/StevenLister. Photo: Contributed