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. John Roberts, Ashgate
Born in Chesterfield and a long-time resident, John passed away at the Green Nursing Home in Hasland. Captain of Chesterfield School in his youth, he earned a scholarship to read physics at Trinity College, Oxford, where he also received a prestigious 'half blue' representing the university at gymnastics. He later trained as an accountant and followed his father into the family firm. At various times, he served as president of Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club, president of the Old Cestrefeldians’ Society and referee of the Highland Tennis Tournament at Pitlochry, and swam and played tennis competitively for Derbyshire. He enjoyed hill walking with friends and the social scenes of the Round Table, Rotary and 41 Club, gaining a reputation as an entertaining after-dinner speaker. John leaves his wife Judy, daughters Katharine and Elizabeth, and grandchildren Rowan and Willow. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JohnRoberts26. Photo: Contributed
2. Valerie Cook, Chesterfield
Born in Leeds, Valerie came to settle locally for the past 65 years. She passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 85. A career teacher until her retirement in 2000, away from the classroom she enjoyed art, gardening, volleyball and racket sports. Predeceased by her husband Derek, Valerie leaves niece Jo and nephew Richard. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ValerieCook. Photo: Contributed
3. Graham Ullathorne, Lower Pilsley
Born in Manchester and a resident of the Chesterfield area for 37 years, Graham passed away at home, aged 75. After retiring from the Post Office in 2002 he continued to work as a history tutor for the Worker's Education Association in Hurst House. He loved football, was a published poet and consummate reader, and dedicated much of his time and energy to support refugees and asylum seekers at Sheffield Conversation Club. Predeceased by his son Fred, Graham leaves his wife Helen, children Tom and Alice, and three grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GrahamUllathorne. Photo: Contributed
4. Glenda Hives, Tapton
Born on Sanforth Street in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Glenda passed away at Langdale Lodge Care Home, aged 89. Devoted to the community's children as well as her own, she worked for 30 years as a teaching assistant at Brimington Manor Infant School, and for half a century in the Sunday school at Brimington Common Methodist Church. She also was an avid knitter who loved her garden, baking and family holidays in Filey. Glenda leaves her husband Allison, children Mandy, Wendy, Elizabeth and Christopher, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GlendaHives. Photo: Contributed