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.
13. Marion Wheeler, Holmewood
Born in Holmewood and a lifelong local resident, Marion passed away at the Gables Residential Home, aged 90. A former driver for Daniels Pharmacy in Grassmoor,, she also contributed to community life as a steward at Egstow Working Men's Club. She loved walking, arts and crafts, keep-fit, dancing, quizzes, meeting friends and was active in the Town Women's Guild. Predeceased by her husband Arthur, Marion leaves children Glenn, Ange, Gary and Karen, grandchildren Matt, Kimberley, Dan and James, and great-grandchild Louie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MarionWheeler. Photo: Contributed
14. Peter Stevens, Clowne
Born in Ash Vale, Surrey, Peter came to reside in Clowne for more than half a century. He passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 87. A retired lorry driver and mechanic, he spent much of his spare time restoring Jaguars. He was also a familiar face at Clowne Miners Welfare and The Angel Inn, and liked a game of darts in his younger days. Peter also enjoyed many happy coach holidays. Predeceased by his wife Janet in 2015, Peter leaves children Shelley, Ricky and Tony, in-laws Richard, Anne and Jane, grandchildren Vicki, Debbie, Dawn, Kerry, Lee, Jenna and Mark, and six great-grandchildren, soon to be seven. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PeterStevens. Photo: Contributed
15. Barry Walker, Glapwell
Born in Glapwell and a lifelong local resident, Barry passed away at home, aged 84. On leaving school, he went to work for the forerunner to British Coal and by the time he retired was a colliery under-manager. A keen cyclist and football player as a younger man, in more recent years he enjoyed travel, cruise holidays ballroom dancing and dining out. He also developed exceptional woodwork, DIY and gardening skills, boasting better lawn stripes than Wimbledon. Predeceased by his first wife, Gloria, in 1994, Barry leaves wife Jane, daughter Rachel and son-in-law David, stepson Matthew and his wife Katie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/BarryWalker. Photo: Contributed
16. Kathleen Palfreyman, Danesmoor
Born in Tibshelf, Kathleen's life took her to Manchester then Germany for a short while, before she returned to her roots and settled in Clay Cross. She passed away at home, aged 74. Long retired, she filled her days with socialising, cooking, DIY and films. She had a great love of animals, particularly dogs, but above all came her family. Kathleen leaves daughters Martine, Liane and Carla, grandchildren Koran, Melissa, Callum, Sky, Clinesha, Jade and Ashton, and eight great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/KathleenPalfreyman. Photo: Contributed