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 Hunter, Duckmanton
Born in Huddersfield, Kevin came to settle in Duckmanton for more than half a century. He passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 79. For 40 of those years he worked as a HGV driver, then had a spell driving Stagecoach buses from 2009-15. He had a keen interest in motorbikes, but off the road enjoyed fishing, reading, walking, nature and conservation. Predeceased by his wife Joyce in 2016, Kevin leaves children Sarah, Coral, Ben, Virginia, Isaac and Sorena, and grandchildren Saffron, Stefan, Robert, Lauren, Billy and Tommy. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/KevinHunter26. Photo: Contributed
6. Janet Howett, Wingerworth
Lifelong Chesterfield resident Janet passed away at the age of 80. She began her working life as a secretary at Markham Works, then moved on to Mansfield Brewery and Punch Bowl Entertainments, owners of the Aquarius nightclub on Sheffield Road, until the venue's closure. She retired as contracts manager for the Derbyshire Chamber of Commerce. Away from the office, she enjoyed clothes shopping, antiques and collectables, holidays worldwide, sewing, baking and gardening. Predeceased by her husband William, Janet leaves daughter Elizabeth, son-in-law David, grandson Jared, brothers David and Laurence and wider family. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JanetHowett. Photo: Contributed
7. Michael Freeston-Smith, Somersall
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Michael passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 77. He worked as a medical herbalist and homeopath until retiring seven years ago. He enjoyed DIY, gardening, walking, reading and time with family and dogs, as well as watching the England Rugby Team, good food, wine and whisky. Michael leaves his wife Anne, children Cara and Gareth, their respective partners Giuliano and Marie, grandchildren Ethan, Amelie, Elio and Gea, and his older sister Betty. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MichaelFreestonSmith. Photo: Contributed
8. Jim Hartshorne, Calow
Born in Barrow Hill and a resident of Calow for 44 years, Jim (born William) passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 80. A maintenance engineer all his working life, he had spells at Staveley Chemicals and SCA Papermills at Brampton. As a young man, he enjoyed running and cycling, and kept up his love of football and other sports as a spectator. He also liked music and particularly Joe Cocker, who he saw perform often at Brampton Hill before he became famous. Jim leaves his wife Peta. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JimHartshorne. Photo: Contributed