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. Paul Leverton, Wingerworth
Born in Sleaford, Paul came to Chesterfield in early childhood and remained here 62 years. He passed away at the age of 64. Having begun his career as an electrician, he came to run the contractor PK Group for quarter of a century. A keen footballer who played to semi-professional level, he was a big supporter and sponsor of Chesterfield FC. He also loved his music and played in several bands, including the Nutty Boys. Paul leaves his wife Kay, sons Anthony and James, grandchildren Keira, George and Theo, mum Loretta, sisters Sue and Janet, and in-laws Stephen, Alison, John, Simon, Joan and Alan. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PaulLeverton. Photo: Contributed
2. Glyn Hartshorne, Melbourne
Resident of Standcliffe House in Crich until moving to the south of the county in 2021, Glyn passed away at Florence Nightingale Hospital in Derby, aged 77. The proprietor of Amber Valley Colliery until winding it down and retiring from the industry in the 1990s, he became a councillor for the borough, served a term as mayor and another as Rotary president. By day he kept working as a driver, first at Mercedes-Benz then healthcare provider DHU, transporting doctors out of hours. A maker at heart, he found his greatest joy in creating and turned his hand to many building and engineering projects. Glyn leaves his wife Sheila, children Tim and Claire, and four grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GlynHartshorne. Photo: Contributed
3. Lindsay Hall, Clowne
Born at Nether Edge Hospital in Sheffield, Lindsay passed away at Ashgate Hospice, aged 43. A beautician for most of her life, between appointments she enjoyed caring for animals, cinema, shopping, arts and crafts, and doing things with friends. Lindsay leaves her husband Jonathan, children Taylor, Esmè and Oliver, and dad Peter. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/LindsayHall26. Photo: Contributed
4. Judith Szadura, Hasland
Born in Tibshelf, Judith settled in Hasland in the 1960s. She passed away at home, aged 88. A career teacher, she worked at Bramley Vale Primary before serving as longtime deputy head of Park Infant School in Shirebrook. A bellringer at Tibshelf Church in her youth, she later became active in Heath Church. She retained links to her birthplace via the Tibshelf Historic and Civic Society, On days off, she enjoyed tending colourful garden, visits to Hardwick Hall and the family caravan in Lincolnshire, a knit-and-natter group and indoor curling. Predeceased by husband Jozef, Judith leaves son Mark, daughter-in-law Carolyn and grandson Matthew. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JudithSzadura. Photo: Contributed