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.
5. Patricia Ward, Temple Normanton
Born in the Bonds Main colliery village, and a lifelong local resident, Patricia (née Greaves) passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 87. Having begun her career at packaging firms BTH and Robinson, she went on to work the bar at the White Swan, then as a dinner lady and cook at Temple Normanton Primary School until retirement. As a child she enjoyed pigeon racing with her dad, later turning her enthusiasm to horse racing, bingo, darts, dominoes and family time. Predeceased by husband Harry, brothers Paul and Basil, Patricia leaves son Andrew, grandson Lucas, her sister Judy, nieces, nephews and school friend Bertha. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PatriciaWard26. Photo: Contributed
6. Stephen Wilde, Stanfree
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Stephen passed away at home, aged 62. A general trader for more than 40 years, on days off he enjoyed shooting, fishing, the theatre, travel, motorbikes, 4x4s and tinkering with all sorts of projects. Predeceased by his wife Kerrie, Stephen leaves children Addina, Luarna and Sarah, and grandchildren Sienna and Freddie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/StephenWilde. Photo: Contributed
7. Mary Smith, Barlborough
Born in Harthill, Mary moved to Barlborough Park at an early age and lived there for the rest of her life. She passed away at home, aged 84. A retired seamstress and devoted carer, she liked to relax by shopping, playing bingo, trailer camping and cheering on Chesterfield and Barlborough Football Clubs. Predeceased by her husband Bill and son Paul, Mary leaves son Karl and his partner Karen, cousin Chris and family. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MarySmith26. Photo: Contributed
8. Trevor Faulkner, Chesterfield
Born in Watford, Trevor retired to Chesterfield after a distinguished career in theatre and television. As a young man he served as a coxswain with the RAF Marine Branch, but as a lifelong champion of theatre and the arts he found his calling as a lighting and set designer. His work graced the stage of the famous Glyndebourne Opera House and many projects for Scottish Television, before Trevor took a role tutoring technical theatre at the University of Leeds for three decades. In more recent years he volunteered with the National Trust. Predeceased by his wife Wendy, Trevor leaves sons Mark and Martin, and four grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/TrevorFaulkner. Photo: Contributed