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.
17. Valerie Reynolds, North Wingfield
Born in Tibshelf and a lifelong local resident, Valerie passed away at Dale Brook Care Home in Clay Cross, aged 84. A dedicated homemaker to her family, she was also a Jehovah's Witness and loved to share her beliefs in conversation. In other moments, she enjoyed driving and walking in the Peak District. Predeceased by her husband Ronald, Valerie leaves daughters Janice and Karen, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ValerieReynolds. Photo: Contributed
18. Gary Brown, Chesterfield
A resident of the Chesterfield area, for all but six years of his life, Gary passed away at Ashgate Hospice, aged 65. Beginning his career with 26 years at the Halifax building society and bank, he retrained and retired after 17 years' service as a paramedic. Off the job, he enjoyed listening to music, going to gigs, held a season ticket for Chesterfield FC, and liked to spend time with family, visit his static caravan and travel. Gary leaves his wife Sonia, children Natalie and Jamie, and four grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GaryBrown26. Photo: Contributed
19. Anne Smith, Eckington
A lifelong resident of Eckington, Anne passed away at the age of 80. A dinner lady and cook at Birk Hill Infant School during the 1980s and '90s, in retirement she enjoyed line dancing and spending time with her loved ones. Anne leaves her sons Matthew and Chris, and grandchildren Stan, Oliver and Annabel. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AnneSmith26. Photo: Contributed