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. Edward Bartko, Clay Cross
Born on Marsden Street in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Edward died at Weston Park Cancer Centre in Sheffield. After Chesterfield Grammar, he studied microbiology at Oxford Polytechnic then joined Derbyshire Police. He served in various front-line and training roles, eventually retiring as a custody sergeant, before another decade in the criminal data section. Out of uniform, he enjoyed fine wine, good coffee, Arsenal FC, science fiction, cooking, walking and holidays. Edward leaves children Harry and Isabella, their mother Donna, his mum Teresa, step-father Clive, brother Richard and step-sisters Sarah and Louise. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/EdwardBartko. Photo: Contributed
2. Sheila Cook, Brampton
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Sheila passed away at Brookholme Care Home, aged 89. She spent much of her early career with the the Bryan Donkin Company, before becoming a cleaner in the offices of the Derbyshire Times. Away from work, she enjoyed shopping for clothes and jewellery, bingo with friends, walking, Westlife and dabbling in the garden. Sheila leaves her husband Leslie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/SheilaCook26. Photo: Contributed
3. Alan Beresford, Ashgate
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Alan passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 88. A former lecturer and teacher, he filled the rest of his days gardening, writing poetry and playing the keyboard. He was also an avid follower of Chesterfield FC and long-serving player and committee member at Cutthorpe Cricket Club. Alan leaves his wife of 66 years, Margaret, their children Claire and Richard, son-in-law Martyn, and grandchildren Charlotte, George, Amelia, Emma and Lilia. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AlanBeresford26. Photo: Contributed
4. Margaret Stulla, Glapwell
Born in Doe Lea and a lifelong local resident, Margaret passed away at home, aged 93. On leaving school she began work as a hairdresser, before taking a role in the kitchens of Pleasley Pit. She retired in 1991 as manageress of the Markham colliery canteen. Away from the serving counter, she enjoyed arranging flowers, holidays and time with her family. Predeceased by her husband George and daughter Trudi, Margaret leaves daughters Mary and Isabel, grandchildren Lucy, Katie, Matthew and Racheal, and great-grandchildren Mabel, Alice, Jack, Emmy, Noah, Eleanor, Freddie and Henry. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MargaretStulla. Photo: Contributed