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. Kevin Twell, North Wingfield
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Kevin passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 69. He spent his early working years down the pit as a coalminer, then emerged to become a mechanic, welder and fabricator. A big fan of Manchester United, he also took keen interest in Lambretta scooters, rose plants and tomatoes. Kevin leaves his wife Christine, daughters Louise, Natalie and Natasha, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/KevinTwell. Photo: Contributed
2. David and Linda Hill, Holymoorside
Lifelong residents David and Linda passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital a week apart, aged 84 and 85 respectively. He spent his career as a heavy plant driver at Cammac, while she was was a retail assistant at Robinson. In younger years, they both enjoyed holidays abroad, spending time with family and gardening. David loved to grow vegetables in his greenhouse and make up hanging baskets, while Linda always liked a trip to a car boot sale. They leave daughters Michelle and Janine, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DavidLindaHill. Photo: Contributed
3. John Shipley, Old Whittington
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, John passed away at Lincoln County Hospital, aged 69. He worked as a supervisor at a chrome plating company in 1982, retiring in 2015 due to ill health. He enjoyed spending time at his caravan and exhibiting stationery engines at steam rallies with son Carl and grandson Leland. John also leaves his wife Christine, daughter-in-law Donna, sisters Carol and Sandra, and nieces and nephews. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JohnShipley. Photo: Contributed
4. June Middleton, Bolsover
Born in Creswell and a resident of Staveley early on, June (née Moncaster) came to settle in Bolsover for some 70 years. She passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 97. She devoted her career to retail roles. When work was done she loved to sing in a choir. Predeceased by her husband John in 2021, June leaves children Janette, Linda and Andrew, and three grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JuneMiddleton. Photo: Contributed