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. Glenys Lane, Bakewell
Born in Ipswich, long-time local resident Glenys (née Moore) died at Chesterfield Royal Hospital aged 76. She grew up in an RAF family on bases around the country and overseas. After university she settled in the East Midlands, including a spell in Chesterfield, before retiring to Bakewell. She taught French and German in schools across Derbyshire for 39 years in full-time and supply posts. Outside of work, she campaigned for the Labour Party, was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and walking, raising cats and travel. Married three times, she leaves children Josephine, Richard and Barnaby, and grandchildren, Emily and Grace. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GlenysLane. Photo: Contributed
2. Alan Armstrong, Lowgates
Born in Chesterfield and formerly a resident of Killamarsh, Alan passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 79. Long retired, he spent the first half of his working life as an auto electrician and then became a lecturer at Chesterfield College and an assessor in the motor trade. Away from work, he loved snooker and attended the World Championship in Sheffield every year. He also enjoyed horse racing, country music, Egyptology, writing books and his numerous classic cars. Alan leaves his partner Sue, son Scott and daughter-in-law Charlotte, sister Jill and brother-in-law Eion. His first granddaughter is due in March. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AlanArmstrong. Photo: Contributed
3. Alec Morley, Brockwell
Born in Hasland and local resident most of his life, Alec passed away peacefully at at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 87. As a young man he served in the RAF as an aerial photographer, then began a long career in engineering which concluded at Worcester Bosch. Among his many interests, Alec enjoyed gardening, metalwork and woodwork. He was a keen supporter of the Ramblers Association, active in the Chesterfield Model Engineers Society and was commended for half a century of blood donations. Predeceased by his wife Margaret in 1996, Alec leaves his partner Monica, children Alison, Robert and Rachel, and six grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AlecMorley. Photo: Contributed
4. Sallyann Needham, Barlow
Born in Chesterfield and formerly a resident of Wingerworth, Sallyann died at home, aged 51. She was the manager of a livery yard, loved horses and was a competitive showjumper, once judged best in class at the Horse of the Year Show. She also devoted much time to her pet dogs. Sallyann leaves her husband Richard and son Oliver. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/SallyannNeedham. Photo: Contributed