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. Derek Hopkinson, Eckington
Born near Ashover, Derek came to settle in Eckington for the past four decades. He passed away at the age of 93. In his working years, he rose to become chief chemist at the Avenue Coking Works, remembered as an inspirational mentor and advocate for science. As a young man, he was also an enthusiastic cricketer and footballer, and he had a lifelong love of reading. Predeceased by son David and one month ago his wife Anne, Derek leaves their children Ian and Mamiko, and granddaughter Becky. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DerekHopkinson. Photo: Contributed
10. Joyce Burt, Chesterfield
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, latterly of Ridgewood House Care Home, Joyce passed away at the age of 94. A former clerical worker at Sheepbridge Works, she devoted many other hours to the Women's Institute, her church and family. In spare moments she enjoyed crosswords and holidays. Predeceased by her husband Derek, Joyce leaves daughter Judith and son-in-law Dave, grandchildren Rachael and Jonathan, and great-grandchildren Freya, Max, William and Lydia. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JoyceBurt. Photo: Contributed
11. Colin Wright, Lower Pilsley
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Colin passed away at home, aged 87. Having trained as an electrician, as a young man Colin ran a wholesale sweet business with his father for 20 years, before retooling to become a housing and homelessness officer for Chesterfield Borough and Derbyshire Dales District Councils. A devout Christian and a lifetime supporter of Chesterfield FC, he also competed in Chesterfield's table tennis league for many years and always enjoyed a game of snooker. Colin leaves his wife Christine, daughters Louise and Michelle, and five grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ColinWright. Photo: Contributed
12. Linda Saint, Newbold
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Linda passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 78. In her early career she worked for confectioner Trebor, before moving on to a domestic assistant role at Derwent House Care Home. At home she turned her hand to knitting and reading, and enjoyed memorable trips to Cyprus, Portugal and the Norwegian fjords. Predeceased by her husband Graham, Linda leaves children Carol and Michael, their spouses Richard and Lorraine, grandchildren Davina and Tara, great-grandchildren Edward and Thomas, her wider family and many friends. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/LindaSaint. Photo: Contributed