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. Lynda Wildgoose, Dronfield
Daughter of the well regarded Scottish painter AP Barclay, Lynda was born in Edinburgh. She came to settle in Dronfield as a young woman, and passed away there peacefully after a short illness. Lynda trained as a vet in a time when opportunities for women were still limited, and went on to build a thriving clinic and mobile service to surrounding villages. Deeply committed to her community, Lynda served as mayoress of Dronfield, and was key to strengthening its twinning ties with the German town of Sindelfingen. She was active in organisations such as the Inner Wheel and the Caledonian Society, and loved music and dancing - winning ballroom competitions well into her later years. She is remembered with love by her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and many friends across the UK and beyond. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/LyndaWildgoose. Photo: Contributed
2. Sue Bradford, Walton
Born in Chesterfield and a local resident for most of her life, Sue passed away at Brookholme Croft Nursing Home, aged 80. She taught English and for 30 years, working at schools in London, Sheffield and mainly Bolsover, then short-contract and supply roles into her 70s. Away from the classroom, she ran the animal charity Street Pals, helping helping people feed and care for their pets in times of need. In spare moments, she enjoyed the theatre, holidays, day trips, dancing and socialising. Sue leaves her husband Stewart, sister Jayne, brother-in-law John, nephews, nieces and many friends. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/SueBradford. Photo: Contributed
3. Tony Britton, Lower Pilsley
Born over the county line in Annesley Woodhouse, Tony came to live in north Derbyshire for more than four decades. He passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 76. He began his career as an engineer in 1967, and retired in 2013. In his leisure time, he turned to walking, reading, photography, and DIY. Predeceased by his wife Carole in 2004, Tony leaves children Ben and Samantha. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/TonyBritton. Photo: Contributed
4. Margaret Buckley, Newton
Born in Chesterfield and a long-time local resident, Margaret passed away at King's Mill Hospital, aged 73. A retired sewing machinist, she filled her leisure time with Manchester United, knitting, crochet and television programmes about travel and animals. Margaret leaves her husband Graham, children Tommy and Donna, and grandchildren Bethany, James and Josie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MargaretBuckley. Photo: Contributed