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. Ted Hadfield, Chesterfield
Lifelong local resident Ted passed away at home, aged 101. He enlisted in the Army aged 19, and rose to the rank of Lieutenant of the 8th Punjab Regiment. On leaving uniform, he returned home to join the family business as a pork butcher, and later switched to become a hotelier. A steadfast Chesterfield FC fan, his own away days included many visits to South Africa and multiple road trips across America. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, Ted leaves son Timothy, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and had many cherished friends and neighbours. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/TedHadfield. Photo: Contributed
6. Cynthia Kirk, New Tupton
Born in Tupton and a lifelong local resident, Cynthia passed away at Morton Grange Nursing Home, aged 92. Her varied career included a spell serving the community in a hospital role. Away from work she liked to spend time with her family, at home and on holiday. Predeceased by her husband Harold, Cynthia leaves daughters Bridgett and Julie, grandchildren Yvette and Ian, their partners John and Kerry, and great-grandchildren Jessica and Jacob. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/CynthiaKirk. Photo: Contributed
7. Ivan Sirdifield, Hasland
A lifelong Chesterfield resident, lately at Heather Vale Care Home, Ivan passed away at the age of 86. He began his career alongside his father in the roofing trade, then moved on to Chesterfield Tube Works. A keen photographer, his favourite subjects included landscapes and wildlife, and he captured many happy memories on wedding jobs. He liked to spend holidays in his caravan at Chapel St Leonards. Ivan leaves his wife Sylvia, sisters-in-law Jean and Margaret, brother-in-law Alan and niece Anne. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/IvanSirdifield. Photo: Contributed
8. Shirley Paling, Ripley
Born in the South London district of Wandsworth, Shirley arrived in Amber Valley as a baby and remained a resident for 89 years. She passed away at Sonning Gardens Care Home in Berkshire, aged 90. A pianist, piano teacher and church organist, she played for pleasure too and very much enjoyed cooking. Predeceased by her husband Ken, Shirley leaves daughter Kathryn and grandchildren Caroline and Daniel. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ShirleyPaling. Photo: Contributed