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. Jean Mellors, North Wingfield
Born in New Tupton and a lifelong local resident, Jean passed away at the Willows Care Home near Loughborough, aged 96. A tailoress and school cook as a younger woman, when her work was done she enjoyed handicrafts, gardening, dancing, walking with friends, and had a keen interest in wildlife. Predeceased by her husband Geoffrey, Jean leaves children John and Hazel, grandchildren Mark, Heidi and Rebecca, and great-grandchildren Aliona and Henry. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JeanMellors. Photo: Contributed
14. John Meads, Belper
Born in Tansley and a lifelong Derbyshire resident, John passed away at the age of 82. He spent 21 years of his career as an electrician with the Coal Board, then took over the Nags Head pub in Belper for a time, before returning his original trade until retirement. When he laid down his tools, he enjoyed travel, model railways, and spending time with family and friends. John leaves his wife Dilys, children Catherine and Patrick, and grandchildren Oliver, Ellie, Jack and Amy. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JohnMeads. Photo: Contributed
15. Patricia Houghton, Chesterfield
Born in Grassmoor and a lifelong local resident, Patricia passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 87. After completing a hairdressing apprenticeship, she established her own salon in Grassmoor before devoting herself to home and family. She enjoyed fashion, cooking, baking, knitting and crochet and produced many items for her family and friends. Pat leaves her husband Roy, children Ruth and David, children-in-law Chris and Tracy, grandchildren Peter, Sally-Ann, Matthew and Joseph, and great-grandchild Tilly. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PatriciaHoughton. Photo: Contributed
16. Geoffrey Buckland, North Wingfield
Born in Danesmoor and a long-time local resident, Geoffrey passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 92. He began his working years as a crane driver at Geoffrey worked at the Clay Cross Company, then moved on to cardboard manufacturer Ashton Containers. Away from the factory, he enjoyed playing bingo in the working men's club, line dancing, gardening, steam trains, and collecting stamps and coins. Predeceased by his wife Josephine, Geoffrey leaves children Steven and Angela, grandchildren Lucy, Megan, Emily and Rosie, and great-grandchildren Ava, George, Keeley and Jack. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GeoffreyBuckland. Photo: Contributed