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.
5. Brendan Ratcliffe, New Whittington
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Brendan passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 65. Recently retired, away from work he enjoyed music, Land Rovers, holidays abroad and had a great love of animals. Brendan leaves his wife Susan and dog Lexi, brother Slaney and sister-in-law Ann, brother-in-law Ian, sister-in-law Anne, and his niece Katie and nephew Daniel. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/BrendanRatcliffe. Photo: Contributed
6. Frank Berry, Hasland
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Frank passed away at the Green Nursing Home, aged 76. He was chairman and managing director of his family business in educational supplies. Frank liked to relax by reading, watching quiz shows, playing snooker and taking cruise holidays. A talented pianist and organist, in 2018 he was awarded a Benemerenti medal by the Pope for more than half a century of outstanding service at the Church of the Annunciation. Predeceased by his wife Joan, Frank leaves children Angela and Antony, daughter-in-law Sharon, grandson Richard and great-grandson Jace, as well as his brother David. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/FrankBerry25. Photo: Contributed
7. Aileen Holland, Mastin Moor
Born in Halfway, Sheffield, Aileen came to settle in the Chesterfield area for more than 65 years. She passed away at Brookeholme Croft Nursing Home, aged 91. Her career included spells as a factory worker, market trader and postal worker, while also being a dedicated homemaker to her family. For pleasure,, she liked to tend her garden, go line dancing, play bingo, tackle crosswords and visit car boot sales. She also adopted many cats and dogs over the course of her life. Predeceased by her husband Albert and son Glynn, Aileen leaves son Michael, daughter-in-law Carla and grandson Christian. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AileenHolland. Photo: Contributed
8. Ivan Marriott, Holmewood
Born in Holmewood, Ivan settled for more than 65 years in Clay Cross, then Walton and finally Bank Close House Care Home in Hasland. He passed away at the age of 88. He spent his working years at Ashton Containers and Peak Design, as well as shifts behind the bar at Bestwood Working Men's Club. He liked holidays abroad in the sun and twice-a-year- trips to Skegness. Predeceased by his wife Amy, Ivan leaves sons Neil and Patrick, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/IvanMarriott. Photo: Contributed