Born in Toronto, Canada, Steve passed away in Cogne, Italy, following an accident on a winter climbing trip, aged 71. After moving to Aberystwyth in 1978 for university, he arrived in Old Whittington in 1983 with his then wife Jenifer. A Labour borough councillor for the Staveley North ward, he served as cabinet member for health and wellbeing, and led a range of services from community safety to parks and open spaces, and sport and leisure, with great passion and commitment. Prior to this, he worked for many years as a civil servant at the Department for Work and Pensions and was instrumental in programmes helping adults with autism to find employment. He was also the chief executive of the charity Touchstone, which worked to reduce poverty and deprivation and support to people from disadvantaged social backgrounds. A man of many interests, he loved gardening, grew a huge array of vegetables in his greenhouses, and turned his hand to many DIY projects. He loved adventures too, as an avid climber and hiker, alongside restoring and touring classic cars and motorbikes. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with friends and family and adored being a grandad. Steve leaves behind his partner Sue, children James, Robin, Rosalinde and Simon, and his four grandchildren. The funeral service takes place on Monday, March 23, 1pm, at St Bartholomew’s Church, Old Whittington. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/StephenLismore.placeholder image
Born in Toronto, Canada, Steve passed away in Cogne, Italy, following an accident on a winter climbing trip, aged 71. After moving to Aberystwyth in 1978 for university, he arrived in Old Whittington in 1983 with his then wife Jenifer. A Labour borough councillor for the Staveley North ward, he served as cabinet member for health and wellbeing, and led a range of services from community safety to parks and open spaces, and sport and leisure, with great passion and commitment. Prior to this, he worked for many years as a civil servant at the Department for Work and Pensions and was instrumental in programmes helping adults with autism to find employment. He was also the chief executive of the charity Touchstone, which worked to reduce poverty and deprivation and support to people from disadvantaged social backgrounds. A man of many interests, he loved gardening, grew a huge array of vegetables in his greenhouses, and turned his hand to many DIY projects. He loved adventures too, as an avid climber and hiker, alongside restoring and touring classic cars and motorbikes. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with friends and family and adored being a grandad. Steve leaves behind his partner Sue, children James, Robin, Rosalinde and Simon, and his four grandchildren. The funeral service takes place on Monday, March 23, 1pm, at St Bartholomew’s Church, Old Whittington. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/StephenLismore.

Faces to remember: the lost loved ones among Derbyshire Times death notices this week

By Ed Dingwall
Published 13th Mar 2026, 15:04 GMT

Every day, Derbyshire residents say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.

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.

Born in Chelmsford, came to settle in the Peak District and made her home in Calver for the past 12 years. She passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 70. A chef by trade, she donned her apron backstage at the Barn in Baslow, and Moorland House, Hathersage, with a spell as a kitchen designer at Homebase in between. Away from the ovens, she enjoyed gardening, socialising with friends, cruising and holidays. Siobhan leaves her husband David and siblings Fred, Kieran, Bridgett and Bernadette. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/SiobhanBatteson.

9. Siobhan Batteson, Calver

Born in Chelmsford, came to settle in the Peak District and made her home in Calver for the past 12 years. She passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 70. A chef by trade, she donned her apron backstage at the Barn in Baslow, and Moorland House, Hathersage, with a spell as a kitchen designer at Homebase in between. Away from the ovens, she enjoyed gardening, socialising with friends, cruising and holidays. Siobhan leaves her husband David and siblings Fred, Kieran, Bridgett and Bernadette. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/SiobhanBatteson. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Ashgate, Peter was a lifelong local resident, for many years in Wimborne Crescent then latterly in Amberley Nursing Home, Calow. He died at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 70. A big supporter of Chesterfield FC, he was often found singing along to pop music and working in the garden, where he liked watching wildlife. In other moments, he enjoyed Coronation Street, Emmerdale and motor racing. Peter was predeceased by his brother Richard. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PeterTrevis.

10. Peter Trevis, formerly of Newbold

Born in Ashgate, Peter was a lifelong local resident, for many years in Wimborne Crescent then latterly in Amberley Nursing Home, Calow. He died at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 70. A big supporter of Chesterfield FC, he was often found singing along to pop music and working in the garden, where he liked watching wildlife. In other moments, he enjoyed Coronation Street, Emmerdale and motor racing. Peter was predeceased by his brother Richard. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PeterTrevis. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Robert passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 88. A retail manager in his working years, on weekends he could be found in the stands at Chesterfield FC for every home game or engrossed in sport on the television. In other moments, he enjoyed tending his garden or puzzling over daily crosswords. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, Robert leaves son Gary and daughter Lesley, grandchildren Charlotte and William, and great-grandson George. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/RobertVine.

11. Robert Vine, Ashover

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Robert passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 88. A retail manager in his working years, on weekends he could be found in the stands at Chesterfield FC for every home game or engrossed in sport on the television. In other moments, he enjoyed tending his garden or puzzling over daily crosswords. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, Robert leaves son Gary and daughter Lesley, grandchildren Charlotte and William, and great-grandson George. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/RobertVine. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Hillstown and a lifelong local resident, Wendy passed away at St Michaels Nursing Home in Brimington, aged 82. She spent the majority of her working life in retail roles. For pleasure, she loved gardening, embroidery, travel and spending time with her family. Predeceased by husband Raymond, Wendy leaves daughters Helen and Jean, and grandchildren Thomas, Cameron and Evie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/WendyOakley.

12. Wendy Oakley, Staveley

Born in Hillstown and a lifelong local resident, Wendy passed away at St Michaels Nursing Home in Brimington, aged 82. She spent the majority of her working life in retail roles. For pleasure, she loved gardening, embroidery, travel and spending time with her family. Predeceased by husband Raymond, Wendy leaves daughters Helen and Jean, and grandchildren Thomas, Cameron and Evie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/WendyOakley. Photo: Contributed

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