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. Michael Curtis, Holme Hall
Born in Rotherham, Michael came to be a resident of Holme Hall for seven years, and passed away at Langdale Lodge Care Home, aged 81. His career began at Dunford Hadfields steelworks in Sheffield, and ended at food manufacturer Greencore in 2006. He enjoyed watching sport on television, and going for a ride on his scooter. Michael leaves his son Ben. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MichaelCurtis26. Photo: Contributed
10. Audrey Taylor, New Tupton
Born in New Tupton, Audrey was a local resident for all of her 96 years. Long retired, she filled her leisure time with cake decorating, puzzles and cross stitch. Predeceased by her husband Alfred, and siblings Herbert, William and Iris, Audrey leaves children John and Pamela, granddaughter Jenny, great-granddaughter Evie, and sister Doris. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AudreyTaylor26. Photo: Contributed
11. William Mitchell, Barlborough
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, William passed away at home, aged 92. A wholesaler and market trader in his working years, he filled his spare time with gardening, DIY and holidays. William leaves his wife Gwen, children Sandra, Marian, Billy, Gary and Robert, grandchildren Stacy, Rachel, Richard, Craig, Ben, Hannah, Luke, Georgie and many great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/WilliamMitchell26. Photo: Contributed
12. Winifred Robinson, Inkersall
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Winifred passed away at Morton Grange Nursing Home, aged 89. For more than 20 of those years, she worked as a cook at St Joseph's Primary School in Staveley. Away from the kitchen, she enjoyed knitting, attending church, days out and time with her family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Graham, Winifred leaves grandson Daniel and great-grandson Freddie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/WinifredRobinson. Photo: Contributed