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.

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Jean passed away peacefully at Morton Grange Care Home, aged 97. As a young woman she worked at Marks & Spencer before dedicating herself to home and family. She liked to bake, read, knit, solve puzzles, dance, watch quiz shows, and spend time with her loved ones, enjoying many happy holidays around the UK and abroad. Predeceased by her husband Jim, Jean leaves children Paul and Linda, their spouses Heather and Tony, grandchildren Maria, Rachel and Gemma, and great-grandchildren Erik, Thomas, Emily and Poppy. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JeanBeard26.

21. Jean Beard, Chesterfield

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Jean passed away peacefully at Morton Grange Care Home, aged 97. As a young woman she worked at Marks & Spencer before dedicating herself to home and family. She liked to bake, read, knit, solve puzzles, dance, watch quiz shows, and spend time with her loved ones, enjoying many happy holidays around the UK and abroad. Predeceased by her husband Jim, Jean leaves children Paul and Linda, their spouses Heather and Tony, grandchildren Maria, Rachel and Gemma, and great-grandchildren Erik, Thomas, Emily and Poppy. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JeanBeard26. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Glynis passed away at home, aged 71. On leaving school, she became a hairdresser then worked at Boots and later as a teaching assistant at Hady Primary School. At home, she enjoyed reading, line dancing and spending quality time with her family. Glynis leaves her husband Peter, daughters Katy and Lynsey, and grandchildren Maisie, Elizabeth, Jack and Ben. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GlynisBrowett.

22. Glynis Browett, Chesterfield

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Glynis passed away at home, aged 71. On leaving school, she became a hairdresser then worked at Boots and later as a teaching assistant at Hady Primary School. At home, she enjoyed reading, line dancing and spending quality time with her family. Glynis leaves her husband Peter, daughters Katy and Lynsey, and grandchildren Maisie, Elizabeth, Jack and Ben. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GlynisBrowett. Photo: Contributed

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A lifelong resident of the area, Barry passed away at the age of 87. Across his varied career he was a miner, landlord, bakery foreman, chip shop owner, hospital porter and caravan site manager. A passionate fan of Chesterfield FC since childhood, he also enjoyed trips to Anderby Creek holiday village in Lincolnshire and loved boxer dogs. Predeceased by his beloved Ann, Barry leaves son Carl, grandchildren Olivia and Luc, and brother Michael. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/BarryTaylor26.

23. Barry Taylor, Newbold

A lifelong resident of the area, Barry passed away at the age of 87. Across his varied career he was a miner, landlord, bakery foreman, chip shop owner, hospital porter and caravan site manager. A passionate fan of Chesterfield FC since childhood, he also enjoyed trips to Anderby Creek holiday village in Lincolnshire and loved boxer dogs. Predeceased by his beloved Ann, Barry leaves son Carl, grandchildren Olivia and Luc, and brother Michael. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/BarryTaylor26. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Audrey passed away at home, aged 84. For some 40 of those years she worked as a clerk for Chesterfield Co-op. For pleasure, she enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, day trips and holidays. Predeceased by her husband Alfred, Audrey leaves daughters Karen and Denise, grandchildren Shaun, Stephen and Rebecca, and great-grandchildren Lily, Arlo, Albie, Ashton and Alissa. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AudreySturgess.

24. Audrey Sturgess, Stonegravels

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Audrey passed away at home, aged 84. For some 40 of those years she worked as a clerk for Chesterfield Co-op. For pleasure, she enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, day trips and holidays. Predeceased by her husband Alfred, Audrey leaves daughters Karen and Denise, grandchildren Shaun, Stephen and Rebecca, and great-grandchildren Lily, Arlo, Albie, Ashton and Alissa. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AudreySturgess. Photo: Contributed

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