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. Neil Kelley, Chesterfield
A lifelong Chesterfield resident, Neil passed away at the age of 80. As an art teacher, he inspired generations of young minds at Bolsover and the Meadows secondary schools. At home, his interests included painting and military history. Neil leaves his wife Margaret, children Simon, James, Sharon and Claire, grandchildren Tristan, Lily and Daisy, and his brother Stephen. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/NeilKelley. Photo: Contributed
2. Joyce Hyman, Inkersall
Born and raised in Morton, then a resident of Inkersall for six decades, Joyce passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 81. After an early stint as a bus conductor, she went on to work at the Trebor factory and later in sales for Betterware. A competitive runner who represented Derbyshire in her younger days, she slowed down to enjoy football and athletics as a spectator, as well as films and gardening. Joyce leaves her children Chris, Peter and Leigh, and grandchildren Mia, Grace and Robyn. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JoyceHyman. Photo: Contributed
3. Richard Dunnett, Chesterfield
Born in Chesterfield and a resident for most of his life, Richard passed away, aged 65, surrounded by family at Ashgate Hospice after contending with cancer. On leaving school he joined the Army, serving in the Grenadier Guards. Travelling extensively, he completed two tours of Northern Ireland, a posting in Germany and participated in ceremonies at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. In civilian life, he worked as a construction site manager. On days off, he enjoyed fly-fishing around the world. Richard leaves his wife Julie, and many close relatives and friends. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/RichardDunnett. Photo: Contributed
4. Joan Walker, Wingerworth
Born and raised in North Wingfield, Joan (née Vardy) made her home in Wingerworth for half a century until moving into care in Oxfordshire. She passed away aged 85. On leaving Tupton Hall Grammar School, she trained as a comptometer operator and worked as a credit controller for Clay Cross Works, the Post Office Accountant General's Department and engineering firm Shepherd Hill. As a young woman she enjoyed cycling and tennis, later turning her hand to sewing, but family always came first. Predeceased by husband Brian, Joan leaves daughters Julie and Jayne, and grandchildren Melanie, Emelia, Miles, Olivia and Louis. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JoanWalker26. Photo: Contributed