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.
9. Marlene Clarke, Bolsover
Born in Mansfield and a resident of Bolsover for 65 years, Marlene passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 86. A dedicated homemaker to her family, in other moments she enjoyed codeword puzzles, lunch with her friends and holidays. Predeceased by her husband Keith and son Andrew, Marlene leaves daughter Karen, son-in-law Stephen, grandchildren Leanne, Jessica and Georgia, and great-grandchildren Harriet, Caleb, Evie and Maeve. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MarleneClarke. Photo: Contributed
10. Jim Taylor, formerly of Chesterfield
Remembered by Chesterfield residents as a local butcher, Jim later relocated to Cumbria, where he passed away peacefully at home,, aged 65. A former soldier of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment, after taking up butchery as a civilian his career eventually took him to Westmorland at Tebay Services. He was a beloved husband to Alison, father of Ann-Marie and grandfather of Adam, Elizabeth and Vincent, and brother to Margaret. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JimTaylor26. Photo: Contributed
11. Velma Brown, Ashover
Born in Ashover and a local resident resident locally for more than three decades, Velma passed away at King's Mill Hospital, aged 86. In her working years she was an industrial cleaner. In retirement, she found more time for reading, walking and knitting. Predeceased by her husband Walter, Velma leaves two sons and seven grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/VelmaBrown. Photo: Contributed
12. John Cuttriss, Newbold
Born in Old Whittington and a lifelong local resident, John passed away at Millfield Care Home in Bolsover, aged 87. He was a painter and decorator by trade and went on to lecture at colleges in Chesterfield and Sheffield. His many interests included jazz music, gardening, singing, travel, classical architecture, art, history and railways. Predeceased by his wife Patricia, John leaves sons Christopher and Michael, and grandson Thomas. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JohnCuttriss. Photo: Contributed