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.placeholder image
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.

Faces to remember: the lost loved ones among Derbyshire Times death notices this week

By Ed Dingwall
Published 8th May 2026, 15:23 GMT

Every day, Derbyshire residents say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.

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.

Born in Chesterfield and Nottingham respectively, John and Patricia came to live locally for more than 50 years. He passed away at the age of 92, and she 91. He worked with the ambulance service, and spent days off walking and playing golf, while she was a school teacher who enjoyed reading and music. They would often go dancing together, took family trips to Scarborough every year and lovingly rescued many dogs over the years. Predeceased by sons Phillip and Andrew, John and Patricia leave their grandchildren Leah, Ben and Roberta. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JohnPatriciaBradley.

5. John and Patricia Bradley, Inkersall

Born in Chesterfield and Nottingham respectively, John and Patricia came to live locally for more than 50 years. He passed away at the age of 92, and she 91. He worked with the ambulance service, and spent days off walking and playing golf, while she was a school teacher who enjoyed reading and music. They would often go dancing together, took family trips to Scarborough every year and lovingly rescued many dogs over the years. Predeceased by sons Phillip and Andrew, John and Patricia leave their grandchildren Leah, Ben and Roberta. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JohnPatriciaBradley. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Muriel passed away at the age of 93. She began her career at Staveley Works, then moved on to work at the town hall as a personal secretary. In later years she was clerk of the Derbyshire Evaluation Panel. As a young woman, she loved to play tennis and through the game she met her late husband Douglas. After laying down her racket, she became a dab hand at bridge. She also doted on her cat Izzy, and was a generous supporter of the charity Cats Protection. Muriel leaves two nieces, three nephews and loving friends. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MurielGrainger.

6. Muriel Grainger, Brookside

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Muriel passed away at the age of 93. She began her career at Staveley Works, then moved on to work at the town hall as a personal secretary. In later years she was clerk of the Derbyshire Evaluation Panel. As a young woman, she loved to play tennis and through the game she met her late husband Douglas. After laying down her racket, she became a dab hand at bridge. She also doted on her cat Izzy, and was a generous supporter of the charity Cats Protection. Muriel leaves two nieces, three nephews and loving friends. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MurielGrainger. Photo: Contributed

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Born at Sutton Spring Wood and a lifelong local resident, Carol passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 79. Her working years took in a variety of cleaning jobs, including spells at Hady School, the Devonshire Arms and homes across the community. For pleasure, she turned to decoupage, darts and dominoes, her menagerie of rescued pets, and her family. She also kept a thriving garden fully of flowers and plants. Predeceased by son Jeffrey in 2003, Carol leaves her husband William, children Caroline and David, ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and wider family. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/CarolBarrass.

7. Carol Barrass, Hasland

Born at Sutton Spring Wood and a lifelong local resident, Carol passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 79. Her working years took in a variety of cleaning jobs, including spells at Hady School, the Devonshire Arms and homes across the community. For pleasure, she turned to decoupage, darts and dominoes, her menagerie of rescued pets, and her family. She also kept a thriving garden fully of flowers and plants. Predeceased by son Jeffrey in 2003, Carol leaves her husband William, children Caroline and David, ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and wider family. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/CarolBarrass. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Chesterfield and a resident of Stoney Middleton for 48 years, David passed away at Ashgate Hospice, aged 84. A teacher, artist and public servant with the local education authority, he also worked for Youth & Community Arts Education at the Zone in Brimington from 1975 to 1985. Off the job, he enjoyed climbing, walking, reading, travel, history and politics. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, David leaves sons Reuben and Joel, and five grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DavidThorpe26.

8. David Thorpe, Stoney Middleton

Born in Chesterfield and a resident of Stoney Middleton for 48 years, David passed away at Ashgate Hospice, aged 84. A teacher, artist and public servant with the local education authority, he also worked for Youth & Community Arts Education at the Zone in Brimington from 1975 to 1985. Off the job, he enjoyed climbing, walking, reading, travel, history and politics. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, David leaves sons Reuben and Joel, and five grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DavidThorpe26. Photo: Contributed

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