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. Lilian Moakes, Newbold
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Lilian passed away at home, aged 95. A bus guide in her working years, she filled the rest of her days rambling, gardening, watching snooker and cooking. Lilian leaves her children Philip and Julie, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/LilianMoakes. Photo: Contributed
2. Peter Stevenson, Pilsley
Born in Old Whittington, raised in Newbold and a lifelong area resident, Pete passed away peacefully at Blackwell Care Home, aged 78. A career local government officer, he began in the county education department and retired as assistant town clerk at Chesterfield Borough Council. He then served on Pilsley parish council for 11 years, five as chairman. A keen sportsman, he completed several marathons, played football and managed Pilsley Sports for several years. He also enjoyed watching rugby league, walking, pub quizzes, his garden, '60s music and crosswords. Pete leaves his wife Janet, son James and daughter-in-law Julie, granddaughter Ella and brother David. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PeterStevenson26. Photo: Contributed
3. Frank Hamlet, Calow
Born in Brampton and a lifelong local resident, Frank passed away at Langdale Lodge Care Home, aged 87. On leaving school he started work at packaging firm Robinson at 15, and remained there until retirement save for a stint of National Service as a signalman in Cyprus. He enjoyed photography and his family, with whom he shared his great love of the countryside. Frank leaves his wife Barbara, daughters Virginia and Sarah, son-in-law Mark, grandchildren Edward, Charles and Jennifer, brother Robert and sister-in-law Janet. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/FrankHamlet. Photo: Contributed
4. Christine Hill, Grassmoor
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong resident of Grassmoor, Christine passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 70. Her varied career included spells at knitwear manufacturer John Smedley, wine bar Joplins and a number of chip shops and cafes around town. She enjoyed bingo, riding her moped around the village, time with family and friends and travelling the UK with her late husband Jeff. Christine leaves sons John and Richard, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and her older brother Clifford. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ChristineHill26. Photo: Contributed