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.
13. Bernard Collins, New Whittington
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Bernard died peacefully at home, aged 83. After New Whittington Primary School and Chesterfield Grammar, he became a coal miner at Renishaw Colliery until its closure in 1989. After that he took time to enjoy cruise holidays around the world and UK coach trips. He also liked walking along Chesterfield Canal and, as the years advanced, enjoyed horseracing and the odd pint in town. Predeceased by his siblings Marie and John, Bernard leaves nieces Jayne, Debbie and Kathy, and nephew Adrian. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/BernardCollins. Photo: Contributed
14. John Walker, Danesmoor
Born in Chesterfield and a long-time local resident, John passed away at home, aged 79. A miner in his early career and then a retail worker, in retirement he filled his days with bingo, crosswords, quizzes, his chalet in Skegness, travel and family. John leaves his wife Margaret, daughters Sarah and Katie, and four grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JohnWalker26. Photo: Contributed