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.
9. Judith Whiteley, North Wingfield
Born in Holmewood and a lifelong local resident, Judith passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 81. Her working years were mostly dedicated to home and family, but she also had spells at textile company Pleasley Mills and North Wingfield Miners Welfare. She enjoyed holidays, meeting friends, doing puzzles and watching television. Predeceased by her husband Tony, Judith leaves her son Mark. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JudithWhiteley. Photo: Contributed
10. Dennis Armitage, Somersall
Born in Elland in West Yorkshire, and later resident of Ireland, Morocco, Iran, Mexico and Nigeria, Dennis spent his final 26 years in north Derbyshire, passing away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 95. He found pleasure in snooker, jigsaws, Scrabble, reading and time with his family and friends. Predeceased by his wife Josephine, Dennis leaves sister Maureen, children Paul and Gillian, son-in-law Peter and grandson Ian. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DennisArmitage. Photo: Contributed