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. Muriel Kimmons MBE, Ashgate
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Muriel passed away peacefully at home, aged 87. She dedicated her career to teaching history, English and geography, including 26 years at Dronfield and 12 at Netherthorpe. Awarded an MBE for services to education after retiring in 2013, it is thought she was the longest-serving teacher in Derbyshire. Away from the classroom, she had a passion for the theatre and musicals. Predeceased by her husband, Stephen, Muriel leaves her son, John, and grandsons Christopher and Harry. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MurielKimmons. Photo: Contributed
2. Jesse Fletcher, North Wingfield
Born in Holmewood and a lifelong local resident, Jesse passed away at Barnfield Care Home, aged 92. For much of his career he was under manager of Markham Colliery, before going on to a region-wide management training role. Away from the coalface, he enjoyed training sheep dogs, music, gardening, DIY and caravan holidays. Jesse leaves his wife Jennifer. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JesseFletcher25. Photo: Contributed
3. Gloria Geldert, Dronfield Woodhouse
Born in Sheffield and a long-time local resident, Gloria passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 93. A teacher by vocation, out of the classroom she enjoyed poetry and animals. Predeceased by her husband Ivan, Gloria leaves daughters Samantha and Tanya, and five grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GloriaGeldert. Photo: Contributed
4. William Sadler, Chesterfield
Born in Hollingwood and a lifelong local resident, William passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 95. For 36 of those years, he worked as an overhead linesman with the East Midlands Electricity Board. Off the job, he liked to relax with family, cricket, and games of whist or bridge, and he took a keen interest in steam trains and military music. William leaves his wife Carole, children Tony, Angela and Beverley, grandchildren Caitlin, Liam, James, Megan, Christopher and Charlotte, and great-grandchildren Archie and Marlie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/WilliamSadler. Photo: Contributed