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. Shirley Nicolson, Hollingwood
Born in Duckmanton, Shirley had been a resident of the Chesterfield area for the past 60 years. She passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 83. She began her working life as a packer at Robinson, moved on to become a machine operator at the Trebor sweet factory and finally retired at 77 as a cleaner for Mecca Bingo. Her spare time was filled with family, friends and music, and she was regarded as the life and soul of any party. Predeceased by her husband Charles, Shirley leaves children Lorraine, Hayley and Philip, sons-in-law Andrew and Perry, eight grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/ShirleyNicolson. Photo: Contributed
6. Lawrence Crick, Walton
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Lawrence passed away at home, aged 89. Long retired, he was a printer by trade and his career included spells at Robinson and then Whittington Moor Print. A keen performer too, he was a long-time member of Chesterfield Gilbert and Sullivan Society and the Central Methodist Church Thespians, well remembered for his character acting. He was also a very talented woodturner and later developed a love for picture framing, but above all he treasured time with his family. Lawrence leaves his wife Lynne, daughter Rachael and granddaughter Lucia. Read more at tinyurl.com/LawrenceCrick. Photo: Contributed
7. Carol Dunks, Boythorpe
Born in Pilsley and a lifelong resident of north Derbyshire, Carol passed away at Springbank Care Home, aged 70. Her career included spells at Marathon, Auto Windscreens and the family delicatessen at Clay Cross, before she moved into care home roles, first at Chatsworth Lodge and finally at Riverdale. She delighted in music, dancing and shopping, enjoyed socialising and family time, and always loved a good laugh and a joke. Carol leaves her husband Keith, daughters Hayley, Donna and Louise, sons-in-law Michael, Michael and Paul, ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and her brother John. Read more at tinyurl.com/CarolDunks. Photo: Contributed
8. Keith Godley, Newbold
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Keith passed away at home, aged 75. A former train conductor, his love of railways continued into retirement, visiting museums and heritage preservation events. Away from the tracks, he enjoyed socialising with friends at his local pub, the Nags Head. Read more at tinyurl.com/KeithGodley. Photo: Contributed