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. Pauline Kurcewicz, Newbold
A long-time resident of Holme Hall then Newbold, Pauline passed away at home, aged 78. She served the community as a teacher at Shirebrook and Tupton Hall Schools before moving into supply work. Out of the classroom, she enjoyed gardening, singing in a choir, cooking, knitting, travel, and days out in the Peak District, but above all time with her family. Pauline leaves her husband Richard, sons Gregory, Douglas and Alex, and five grandchildren. Photo: Contributed
2. George Oldfield, Chesterfield
A lifelong resident of Chesterfield, George passed away at Langdale Lodge Care Home where he had lived for the last six years. In days gone by he was a foundry worker for employers including the Bryan Donkin Company. By night, he moonlighted as semi-professional singer Eddie Falcon, first with his band the Tremors and then going solo. He loved his holidays abroad, and was a successful cricketer and keen footballer as a younger man. George leaves two daughters, a grandson and a great-granddaughter. Photo: Contributed
3. Marlene Platts, Tibshelf
Born in Newton and a lifelong local resident, Marlene passed away at home, aged 83. She spent the majority of her career as a school kitchen assistant until retiring early due to ill health. She filled her days with travelling, watching football and tennis, gardening and arranging flowers. Marlene leaves her husband Maurice, sons Adrian and David, and 17 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Photo: Contributed
4. Derek Stevenson, Inkersall
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Derek passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 81. A former electrician at Markham colliery, away from the coalface he enjoyed watching football, gardening, holidays, and time among his friends and family. Derek leaves his wife Carol, son Andrew, grandchildren James, Alisha, Stephanie, Devon and Codie, and great-grandchildren Hunter and Harris. Photo: Contributed