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. Jean Falconer, Chesterfield
Born in Throckley, near Newcastle, Jean came to Chesterfield as a child and remained for 89 years. She passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 93. She inspired generations of students as a catering lecturer at Chesterfield College. She was also a member of Townswomen's Guild for 57 years, enjoyed drama and creative writing, travel, walking, gardening, and produced memorable wedding cakes for friends and family. Predeceased three weeks earlier by her husband Roy, Jean leaves sons Ian and Russell, daughters-in-law Surriya and Jane, granddaughters Hannah, Josie, Ellie and Amy, and great-granddaughter Daphne. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JeanFalconer. Photo: Contributed
2. John Lenthall, Old Tupton
Born and raised at Pearce Lane in Wingerworth, John moved on to Brampton then Ashgate before settling in Old Tupton for the past 37 years. He died at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 83. For six of those decades he worked as a hairdresser, running salons in the Saltergate area of Chesterfield and later John van Barber, a mobile van beside the A61 in Wingerworth. When he laid down his scissors, he loved to walk, bake bread and spend time with family. Predeceased by his wife Maureen, John leaves leaves children Andrew, Stephen and Susan. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JohnLenthall. Photo: Contributed
3. Eileen Rowarth, Morton
Lifelong local resident Eileen passed away at Codnor Park Care Home, aged 90. Her working years included a spell at the Kennings Motor Group in the 1970s, then a role for the British Coal Board until she retired. She also served the community as a member of Morton Parish Council, as a Magistrate for 30 years, and as the church organist for countless weddings, funerals, services and special events. At home, she doted on her dogs - Pomeranians early on then Cavalier King Charles spaniels. Eileen was predeceased by her husband Stewart. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/EileenRowarth. Photo: Contributed
4. Graham Riggott, Newbold
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong resident of Newbold, Graham passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 91. He spent his early working years as a miner at Glapwell Colliery, then moved on to roles at Chesterfield bus depot and the borough council until he retired. He loved his caravan in Skegness, enjoyed gardening and at one time served on the committee at Newbold Working Men's Club. Graham was predeceased by his wife Jean and daughter Carol. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/GrahamRiggott. Photo: Contributed