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. Lydia Ward, New Whittington
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong resident, Lydia passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 29. For seven of those years she worked as a customer support officer for social housing landlord Rykneld Homes. She loved to spend time with her family and friends and explore new holiday destinations. Lydia leaves fiancé Shaun, son Theodore, mum Jennifer and dad Alan, along with her siblings Martyn, Pam, Kyle, Louisa and Rebecca. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/LydiaWard. Photo: Contributed
2. Rocco Iannantuono, Stonegravels
Born in Chesterfield and a long-time local resident, Rocco passed away at home, aged 63. He spent the first two decades of his career in factory roles at Dema Glass, before an equally long spell at Vesuvius, then finally retiring due to ill health from Sheffield firm Atomising Systems. Away from work he enjoyed betting on horse races, tending his flower garden and being among his family. Rocco leaves his wife Sue, children Gavin, Natalie and Sophie, and grandchildren Elijah, Elias, Elèna, Hughie and Rocco. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/RoccoIannantuono. Photo: Contributed
3. James Spooner, formerly of Loundsley Green
Born in Chesterfield and a resident for 28 years until emigrating, James passed away suddenly in South Australia at the age of 48. A vehicle repair paint sprayer throughout his working life, including 12 years at ADR Crash Repairs, where he was known as Bob. After six years in Sydney he became a permanent resident of his adopted homeland and settled in Port Lincoln, where he enjoyed socialising in local pubs and joined the Tumby Bay Shooting Club and SA Rifle Shooting Club. Predeceased by his dad Alan and brother Gary, James leaves mum Maureen, brothers Stephen and Shaun, sisters-in-law Liz and Mandi, nephews and nieces. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JamesSpooner. Photo: Contributed
4. Dorothy Crowther, New Whittington
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Dorothy passed away at home, aged 87. Long retired, she liked to fill her days with card games, gardening and family. Predeceased by her husband Malcolm, Dorothy leaves children Marie, Robert, David, Carol and Alison, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DorothyCrowther. Photo: Contributed