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. Syd Johnson, Chesterfield
Born in Hollingwood and a lifelong local resident, Syd passed away peacefully at home, aged 88. He spent the first part of his career with mining equipment company Padley & Venables, and later became a delivery driver for the Co-op. He was a big Chesterfield FC fan - known to say 'Spireite till I die' - a keen gardener and loved horse racing. He also enjoyed time with his family and holidays in the sun. Predeceased by his wife Ann, Syd leaves daughter Lisa, son-in-law Mark, and grandchildren Lucy and Jack. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/SydJohnson. Photo: Contributed
10. Lynda Shore, Chesterfield
A lifelong resident of the Chesterfield area, formerly of Potters Place and Langdale Lodge Care Home, Lynda passed away at the age of 74. She ran her own gift shop until retirement, then found more time for crafting, reading, sewing and listening to music while also serving as secretary to her local residents' committee. Lynda leaves her daughters Rachel and Karen, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/LyndaShore. Photo: Contributed
11. Joseph Pike, Walton
Born on Grove Road in Brimington Common and a resident of Walton for 35 years, Joseph passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 84. Long retired, he was formerly site manager at Cory Coal in Grassmoor. His enjoyed gardening, bowls, holidays and was a doting grandfather. Joseph leaves his wife Sandra, children Russell and Rosalie, and grandchildren Tegan, Saul and Reuben. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JosephPike. Photo: Contributed
12. Peggy Wilkins, Bolsover
Born in Chesterfield, Peg was a resident of Hillstown in Bolsover for almost 60 years. She passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 92. She began her working life in a paper shop then later took roles in a butcher's shop and as a home help, before finally retiring from a role at the Glapwell Nurseries. For pleasure, she enjoyed gardening, rambling, baking, dancing and needlecrafts, holidayed around the UK and abroad, and spent time among her friends and family. Predeceased by her husband Ron in 1997, Peg leaves her daughter Janet, grandsons Matthew and David, five great-grandchildren and great-great-grandson Louie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PeggyWilkins. Photo: Contributed