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. Angela Righton, Chesterfield
Born at Scarsdale Hospital and a long-time local resident, Angela passed away peacefully at Northern General Hospital, aged 53. Educated at St Helena Girls’ School, she prizes for her academic abilities in biology and went on to graduate from the University of Southampton with a degree in biochemistry and pharmacology. She then pursued a career in clinical research, specialising in oncology at the University of Leicester. Outside of work, she greatly enjoyed keeping up with current affairs, politics, fashion, music and sports. Angela leaves her mother Corinne, sister Lucy, brother-in-law Gerard, nephew Jacob and partner Robert. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AngelaRighton. Photo: Contributed
2. David Hodkin, Wirksworth
Born in Hasland and a local resident for more than four decades, David passed away at Ridgeway Nursing Home in Ambergate, aged 78. A retired civil engineer, off-site he had a great love of music and was an accomplished violinist and singer. He also enjoyed walking, reading, and writing. David leaves his wife Alison and children Matthew, Edmund, and Richard, along with six grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DavidHodkin. Photo: Contributed
3. Hazel Griffiths, Wingerworth
Born in Clay Cross and a lifelong local resident, Hazel passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 80. Long retired, she spent her early working years in the canteen of the Avenue Coking Works. As a devoted homemaker, she loved to cook and plan family holidays. Hazel leaves her husband Keith, children Neil, Sue, Debbie and Chris, and grandchildren Alex and Kyle. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/HazelGriffiths. Photo: Contributed
4. Stephen Mellor, Brampton
Born in Chesterfield and a local resident for more than four decades, Stephen passed away at Walton Hospital, aged 73. An engineer and electrician by trade, off the job he enjoyed walking in the Peak District, taking photographs, tinkering with motorbikes, collecting antiques and spending time with family. Stephen leaves his wife Karen, children Donna, Christopher, Laura and Emily, and grandchildren Lewis, Matthew, William, Piper, Caelen and Reggie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/StephenMellor. Photo: Contributed