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. Ted Wallace, Chesterfield
Born in Staveley and a lifelong local resident, Ted spent his final days in the much-appreciated care of Dale Brook Care Home in Clay Cross. A miner for many years, he was deeply proud of his roots. Outside of work, he embraced life with great energy - an elegant ballroom dancer, captain of Stanedge Golf Club, and a loyal fan of Chesterfield FC. He also loved the simple pleasures of gardening, a glass of whiskey, jigsaws, holidays to France and Peak District days out. Devoted to his family, Ted was husband to Wendy, father to Lynn, Jane, Terry, Ian, Michael and Shaun, and a doting grandad to 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/TedWallace. Photo: Contributed
2. Penny McNeill, Old Tupton
Born in Wingerworth, lifelong local resident Penny passed away at home surrounded by family, aged 69. On leaving school, she started out at egg and dairy supplier Thornhills Country Produce in Great Longstone. She then worked as a barmaid for many years, had a spell as landlady of Tupton's New Inn, then became a childminder. When she retired on health grounds in 2013, she was head housekeeper of the Red Lion at Stanedge. She loved to travel and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Predeceased by son Stewart, Penny leaves husband Adam, daughters Catherine and Emma, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PennyMcNeill. Photo: Contributed
3. Susan Hewitt, Walton
Born in Renishaw as the only daughter of James and Gladys Poulton, Sue came to make her home in Chesterfield for more than half a century. She passed away peacefully at home, aged 75. She initially trained as a hairdresser before finding her vocation as a nurse then specialising as a midwife, a role she was especially passionate about. After retiring, she kept active and enjoyed travelling and days out just as much as caring for her cats and garden at home. Sue leaves behind her children Nicola and Damian, and nine grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/SusanHewitt26. Photo: Contributed
4. Andrew Knowles, Clay Cross
Lifelong local resident Andrew passed away at the age of 58. A former groundworker, he always looked forward to weekends and matchdays at Chesterfield FC. At home he enjoyed spending time with his children, gardening, watching military history programmes and most sports. Andrew leaves his children Benjamin, Joshua and Lucy, his older brother Ian, and nephews and nieces. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AndrewKnowles. Photo: Contributed