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.
13. Pamela Haddock, Clay Cross
Born in Clay Cross and a lifelong local resident, Pamela passed away at home, aged 87. For quarter of a century, she worked as a home help for Derbyshire County Council. Off the job, she enjoyed music, television, ballroom dancing and travel, especially to Scotland. Predeceased by her husband Thomas, Pamela leaves sons Ian and Andrew, and five grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PamelaHaddock. Photo: Contributed
14. Raymond Briggs, Chesterfield
Long-time local resident Raymond was a skilled metallurgist and technical director at William Metals in Catcliffe. In retirement, he volunteered as a warden at youth hostels all over the UK. At home, he was a dedicated member of Staveley Rifle Club and Highfield Bowling Club and enjoyed building and flying radio-controlled aircraft in his later years. Those who knew him best will remember his kindness, thoughtfulness and playful spirit. Raymond leaves his wife of 62 years Pat, children Michael and Claire, and grandchildren Tiernan, Tara, Scout, Elliott and Nathan. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/RaymondBriggs26. Photo: Contributed
15. Jilian Catherall, Bolsover
Born in Bolsover and a lifelong local resident, Jilian passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 80. A former shop assistant at Moor Lane Stores and Crossways Stores, in retirement she enjoyed more time with family, crosswords, puzzles and holidays. Jilian leaves her husband Malc, sons Mark and Andrew, their partners Mandy and Clair, and grandchildren Amy, Adam and Scarlet. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JilianCatherall. Photo: Contributed
16. Lenny Prior, Whitwell
Born in Creswell and a lifelong local resident, Lenny passed away at Autumn Grange Nursing Home, aged 77. He spent the early part of his career as a miner and fire officer at Whitwell, High Moor and Kiveton collieries, and retired after more than 20 years in the warehouses of retailer Wilkinson. Away from work, he liked to while away his days fishing or gardening. Lenny leaves his wife Stephnie, daughters Helen and Lyndsey, and grandchildren Joseph, Jessica, Mason, Billy, Brydie and Mitchell. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/LennyPrior. Photo: Contributed