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. Henry and Patricia Davis, Staveley
Born and raised in the Chesterfield area, lifelong local residents Henry and Patricia passed away at home, aged 92 and 90 respectively. He worked as a motor mechanic and loved life, gardening and gadgets. She worked as a home help, enjoyed puzzles and devoted herself to the children of the family. They leave daughter Sue, son-in-law John, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/HenryPatriciaDavis. Photo: Contributed
2. Paul Jacobs, Staveley
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Paul passed away at home, aged 65. Having begun work in coalpits as a teenager, he went on to earn a doctorate in engineering from the University of Sheffield, and work on specialist machines for companies across the UK. At home, he served his community as a local councillor, representing the Liberal Democrats. In spare moments he enjoyed learning about steam engines and vehicle mechanics. Paul leaves his wife Margarita. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PaulJacobs. Photo: Contributed
3. Mick Hornigold, Newbold
Born in Brampton and a long-time resident of Newbold, Mick passed away at the age of 80. On leaving school he went to work at engineering business the Bryan Donkin Company, taking the role of quality control inspector. Away from the factory, as a young man he enjoyed a game of snooker, later settling in as a spectator between holidays and cooking. Remembered as a loving and caring man, Mick leaves his wife Theresa, children Marie and Andrew, grandchildren Matthew, Katy and Daniel, his brother Peter and wider family. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MickHornigold. Photo: Contributed
4. Sheila East, formerly of Holloway
Born in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, Sheila made her home in the Derwent Valley, for many years in Darley Dale. She passed away Harbour Rise Care Home, close to her family in Paignton, Devon, aged 88. She spent her working life as a secretary with Bakewell solicitors Blakesley & Rooth, then engineering firm Lehane, Mackenzie and Shand Ltd, and recycling smelter HJ Enthoven. Devoted to her home and garden, she also enjoyed moorland walks, baking for Lea Gardens Café, needlecrafts and caring for animals. Married to John in 1959, after meeting in Bahrain, Sheila leaves daughter Sue, grandsons Daniel and Sam, and three great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/SheilaEast. Photo: Contributed