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.placeholder image
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.

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

By Ed Dingwall
Published 20th Mar 2026, 15:54 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.

Longtime local residents Bill and Joyce shared the same birthday, one year between them. They died ten days apart, Bill at home aged 89 and then Joyce, aged 88, at St Michael's Nursing Home. Born in the Northamptonshire village of Nassington, and raised in Thatcham, Berkshire, he completed an engineering apprenticeship at Colthrop Paper Mill before moving his young family north to work as a maintenance fitter for 31 years at Trebor. Joyce was born in Stepney, London and as a young woman worked as a wages clerk, before becoming a full-time homemaker. She loved sewing and for many years made costumes for the Maureen Swift School of Dancing. They both enjoyed family time and watching sport, especially football and cricket. They leave daughters Sandra and Jacqueline, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/BillJoyceHull.

5. Bill and Joyce Hull, Chesterfield

Longtime local residents Bill and Joyce shared the same birthday, one year between them. They died ten days apart, Bill at home aged 89 and then Joyce, aged 88, at St Michael's Nursing Home. Born in the Northamptonshire village of Nassington, and raised in Thatcham, Berkshire, he completed an engineering apprenticeship at Colthrop Paper Mill before moving his young family north to work as a maintenance fitter for 31 years at Trebor. Joyce was born in Stepney, London and as a young woman worked as a wages clerk, before becoming a full-time homemaker. She loved sewing and for many years made costumes for the Maureen Swift School of Dancing. They both enjoyed family time and watching sport, especially football and cricket. They leave daughters Sandra and Jacqueline, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/BillJoyceHull. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Staveley and a lifelong local resident, Chris passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 76. He spent his career teaching at Clowne Boughton Lane School - today known as Heritage High. He had a lifelong interest in theatre organs and loved listening to their music. He was also a steam fair enthusiast and especially interested in showman's traction engines and gallopers. Chris leaves his sister Julie and brother-in-law Steve, nephew Adam, niece Emma and great-nephew Oscar. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ChristopherBuxton.

6. Christopher Buxton, Inkersall

Born in Staveley and a lifelong local resident, Chris passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 76. He spent his career teaching at Clowne Boughton Lane School - today known as Heritage High. He had a lifelong interest in theatre organs and loved listening to their music. He was also a steam fair enthusiast and especially interested in showman's traction engines and gallopers. Chris leaves his sister Julie and brother-in-law Steve, nephew Adam, niece Emma and great-nephew Oscar. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ChristopherBuxton. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Janice passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 87. Her working years took in a variety of jobs, concluding with a spell as a home help. Her free time was spent caravanning, reading, baking and spending time with friends. Janice leaves her husband Billy, son Ian, stepson Andrew, three step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JaniceWilson26.

7. Janice Wilson, Pilsley

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Janice passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 87. Her working years took in a variety of jobs, concluding with a spell as a home help. Her free time was spent caravanning, reading, baking and spending time with friends. Janice leaves her husband Billy, son Ian, stepson Andrew, three step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JaniceWilson26. Photo: Contributed

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Born in the seaside resort of Gourock, on Scotland's west coast, Derek came to live in Derbyshire for almost half a century. He passed away at home, aged 75. After Greenock Academy and a degree in history at the University of Edinburgh, he found his calling as a librarian at Chesterfield Library for 40 years. On days off, he enjoyed reading, walking, birdwatching, art, culture and beer. Derek leaves his wife Clare, stepsons Andy and Nick, their respective wives Lesley and Nicola, and grandchildren Emma, William, Pietro and Isaac. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DerekPhillips26.

8. Derek Phillips, Chesterfield

Born in the seaside resort of Gourock, on Scotland's west coast, Derek came to live in Derbyshire for almost half a century. He passed away at home, aged 75. After Greenock Academy and a degree in history at the University of Edinburgh, he found his calling as a librarian at Chesterfield Library for 40 years. On days off, he enjoyed reading, walking, birdwatching, art, culture and beer. Derek leaves his wife Clare, stepsons Andy and Nick, their respective wives Lesley and Nicola, and grandchildren Emma, William, Pietro and Isaac. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DerekPhillips26. Photo: Contributed

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