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.
5. Brian Taylor, Whitwell
Born in Clowne and a lifelong local resident, Brian passed away at Cliff House Care Home in Clowne, aged 92. As a young man he served in the Royal Navy, before returning to shore and becoming a foundry foreman at Staveley Works. He enjoyed horse racing, football, dancing and holidays. Predeceased by his wife Rita, Brian leaves children Glenn and Jayne, and granddaughter Chloe. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/BrianTaylor26. Photo: Contributed
6. Karen Green, Staveley
Lifelong local resident Karen passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 67. A dedicated homemaker in her working years, in spare moments she enjoyed knitting, colouring, a game of bingo at Club Chesterfield on Chester Street, or planning the next family holiday. Predeceased by her partner Andy and daughter Rachel, Karen leaves daughters Amanda, Melissa and Rebecca, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/KarenGreen26. Photo: Contributed
7. Peter Hives, Calow
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Peter passed away at the age of 79. He began his career at Sheepbridge Works, moved on to Markham Works and finally retired from a role with the BT Pension Scheme. A warden, magazine editor and archivist for St Peter's Church in Calow, in spare moments he enjoyed photography and calligraphy. Peter leaves two sisters, a niece and a great-nephew. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PeterHives. Photo: Contributed
8. Janet Murtagh, Clay Cross
Born in Grassmoor and a lifelong local resident, Janet passed away at home, aged 68. After an early spell in textile work, she became a director of the family groundworks business. A doting grandma and keen Manchester United fan, she also enjoyed cooking and relaxing at the family's second home in Lanzarote. Janet leaves her husband Patrick, children Katherine, Claire, Gemma and Patrick, and eight grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JanetMurtagh. Photo: Contributed