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. Kevin Griffiths, Carr Vale
Born in Carr Vale and a lifelong local resident, Kevin passed away in Bolsover, aged 74. A road sweeper in his working days, on weekends he loved nothing more than cheering on Chesterfield FC or relaxing with music. Kevin leaves his sister and extended family. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/KevinGriffiths26. Photo: Contributed
6. Stuart Harris, North Wingfield
Born in Chesterfield and a resident of North Wingfield for the past nine years, Stuart passed away at Ashgate Hospice, aged 80. A stonemason by trade, he also took on a number of construction projects and loved working with wood as a hobby. Stuart leaves his wife Nora, daughters Lisa and Maxine, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/StuartHarris26. Photo: Contributed
7. Christine Taylor, Brimington
Lifelong local resident Christine passed away at home, aged 70. In her working years she had a spell with hi-fi maker Wye Electronics. For pleasure, she enjoyed crosswords, knitting, television soaps and listening to music, especially Westlife, Boyzone, Take That and Daniel O'Donnell. Christine leaves her husband Brian, three sons, one daughter and grandchildren Chloe, Ellie, Kaydan, Alex, Dylan and Amiee. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ChristineTaylor26. Photo: Contributed
8. Graham Bennett, Staveley
Born in Hollingwood and a lifelong resident of the Chesterfield area, Graham passed away at home, aged 90. In his working life he was employed at Staveley Chemicals. In other moments he enjoyed his caravan, bingo and card games. Graham leaves his wife Hazel, sons Mark, Michael and Darrel, their partners Silvia, Amanda and Kelly, and grandchildren Jason, Emma, Stasha, Ellie, Lauren, Chloe, Cody, Charlie and Amelia. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GrahamBennett. Photo: Contributed