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.
9. Mary Hewitt, Littlemoor
A lifelong resident of Chesterfield, Mary passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 97. Long retired, she spent most of her career as a catering assistant. For pleasure she liked baking, knitting, holidays touring Scotland and raising Shetland sheepdogs. Predeceased by her husband Robert, Mary leaves children John and Sandra, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MaryHewitt. Photo: Contributed
10. Peter Lamb, Spital
Born in Chesterfield, and a local resident throughout his life, Peter passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 81. Long retired, in his working years he had roles at the Tube Works, Bryan Donkin Company and the Derbyshire Times. He enjoyed travel, reading, sudoku puzzles and going to the club. Peter leaves his wife Ann, children Peter and Beverley, and granddaughter Katie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PeterLamb. Photo: Contributed
11. Dorothy Brassington, Clay Cross
Born in Clay Cross, Dorothy was a lifelong resident of the town. She passed away peacefully at Hazeldene House care home, aged 99. Dorothy began work aged 14 at Belper Mills and went on to work at the Shoe Factory, Robinson and Ashton Containers. In days gone by, she travelled the world, while closed to home she enjoyed shopping, socialising and games at Mecca Bingo. Predeceased by husband Jack and son Graham, Dorothy leaves her daughter-in-law Theresa, grandchildren Paul and Georgina, their partners Louise and Michael, and great-grandchildren Jack, Edith, Maci and Molly. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DorothyBrassington. Photo: Contributed
12. John Nicholson Clark, Newbold
Born at Whittington Moor and a lifelong local resident, John passed away at the age of 79. A joiner by trade, he worked all over the country until retiring at 63. He enjoyed socialising, horse racing and live music. John leaves his wife Sandra, children Peter and Lisa, grandchildren Kaelie, Laurel and Charlie, four great-grandchildren, and siblings Pauline and Ian. He was predeceased by his sister Jean. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JohnClark26. Photo: Contributed