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.
17. Gerald Yates, Clowne
Born in Worksop and a lifelong local resident, Gerald passed away at home, aged 83. On leaving school he worked briefly in mining and associated trades, before finding his calling as an insurance agent for Pearl Assurance until retirement in 1994. He was a very competitive fisherman and loved nothing more than winning his matches. In more relaxed moments, he walked his dog Brandy, tended his garden and enjoyed being in nature. Predeceased by his wife Pam and son Tony, Gerald leaves daughter Jane, son-in-law Tony, grandchildren Jenna and Mark, and a great-granddaughter due in March. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GeraldYates. Photo: Contributed
18. Ann Westbury, Shirland
Born in Swanwick and a long-time Derbyshire resident, Ann passed away at the age of 84. She began her working life at Belper Mill and Alfreton Hosiery, then took cleaning roles to fit around her busy home life. She loved watching birds in her garden, shopping and holidays to the family caravan at Scarborough. Ann leaves daughters Janette, Dawn and Tracy, son-in-law Darren, grandchildren Steven, Becky, Laura, Jessica and Hannah, and great-grandson Blake. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AnnWestbury. Photo: Contributed
19. Syd Lowe, Chesterfield
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Syd passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 83. He began his career in administration at Staveley Works, then moved on to become an IT manager for packaging firm Robinson. In his younger days he enjoyed playing football and cricket, and loved most sports as a spectator throughout his life, including as a season ticket holder at Chesterfield FC. He also enjoyed holidays in the Canary Islands and socialising with friends at the Badger. Syd leaves his wife Carol, son Damian and partner Kerry, and wider family. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/SydLowe. Photo: Contributed
20. Terence Bowman, Holymoorside
Born in Sheepbridge and a resident of Holymoorside for more than half a century, Terence passed away at Ashcroft Nursing Home in Hady, aged 79. For the majority of his career he was a sub-contract pipelayer, then ran a newsagents until retiring in 2010. Away from work,, he was a big fan of Manchester United and enjoyed crown green bowling, bingo, darts and cribbage. Predeceased by his wife Carolyn in 2018, Terence leaves children Carl and Donna, and three granddaughters. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/TerenceBowman. Photo: Contributed