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. Philip Pendlebury, Inkersall
Born in Nottingham, Philip crossed the county line as a toddler and remained a local resident for 78 years. He passed away at home, aged 81. An electrical engineer throughout his working life, on his own time he could often be found tinkering and fixing things or tackling puzzles. Philip leaves his wife Margaret, children Matthew and Claire, two grandchildren, his sister Cynthia and her husband John. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PhilipPendlebury. Photo: Contributed
2. Reverend Michael Guest, Chesterfield
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Michael passed away at home, aged 74. He found his calling as a Minister of Religion, and devoted many more hours to studying theology, writing, reading and following his love of sports. Michael leaves his wife Helen, children Adam and Victoria, and four grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/RevMichaelGuest. Photo: Contributed
3. Carolyn Tingay, Brimington
Born in Hollingwood and a lifelong local resident, Carolyn passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 82. She spent most of her working years as a swimming teacher at Middlecroft Leisure Centre, either side of a spell in retail. For pleasure, she spent time reading, walking, taking coastal holidays and trips, and socialising with friends. Carolyn was predeceased by her husband. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/CarolynTingay. Photo: Contributed
4. Ian Clarke, Clowne
Born in New Bolsover and a lifelong local resident, Ian passed away at Broomcroft House Care Home in Whirlow, aged 86. On leaving Chesterfield Grammar School, he found work in the National Coal Board offices before moving on to work in NHS procurement, rising to become director of purchasing for the Trent Regional Health Authority. In retirement, he kept busy in a role with the English Sports Council. A passionate fan of Chesterfield FC and Liverpool, he was also a keen cyclist since boyhood, riding with Bolsover Wheelers, Clowne Wheelers, North Notts Olympic and Dinnington Racing Club. Predeceased by son Roy in 1986, Ian leaves his wife Elizabeth, daughter Helen, granddaughter Katy and brother Michael. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/IanClarke. Photo: Contributed