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.
17. David Woodward, Wingerworth
Born in Chesterfield, David was a local resident for more than four decades, bookending 32 years in Norfolk. He passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 75. A retired quality engineer, David's career encompassed various companies across Derbyshire, East Anglia and Surrey. Off the job, he enjoyed sudoku puzzles, walking, café visits, holidays and motor racing. David leaves his wife Brenda, son Paul, grandchildren Jake and Scott, brother Michael, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DavidWoodward25. Photo: Contributed
18. Derek Skelton, Newbold
Born in Sheffield and a resident of the Chesterfield area for 53 years, Derek passed away at home, aged 83. A mechanical engineer by trade, his leisure time was filled with golf, gardening, reading, cooking, learning Spanish, family holidays, travelling and history. Predeceased by his wife Patricia, Derek leaves children Tracy and Richard, and son-in-law Paul. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DerekSkelton. Photo: Contributed