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. Bethany Drayner, Clowne
Born in Bolsover, Beth passed away peacefully, aged 31, at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield, surrounded by her family. A devoted homemaker and mum, in spare moments she loved horseriding, crafting and nail design. Beth leaves her beloved children Freya, Leighton and Kyran, parents Julie and Paul, stepdad Gary, brothers Nathan and Danny, wider family and many friends. Read more at tinyurl.com/BethanyDrayner. Photo: Contributed
2. Ian Burden, Hasland
Born in Shirebrook and a local resident for more than half a century, Ian passed away at the age of 84. He changed countless lives as a teacher of chemistry, then a deputy head and headteacher of schools around Chesterfield and Mansfield for 40-plus years, while also devoting free time to helping others as a personal tutor. For pleasure, he played tennis and bridge, and took a keen interest in stamp collecting and writing. Ian leaves his wife Pamela, children Jonathan and Lucy, two grandchildren, and siblings Janice and Derek. He was predeceased by his sister Joan. Read more at tinyurl.com/IanBurden. Photo: Contributed
3. Ken Burrows, Inkersall
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, lately on Westwood Drive Gardens, Ken passed away at Chesterfield Hospital, aged 83. He worked as a deputy at Ireland and Markham colliery until its closure, then at Home Express until he retired at 65. His hobbies included art, history and walking, and he loved holidays and spending time with family and friends. Ken leaves wife Rita, daughters Alison, Rachel and Susan, their partners Steve, Ashley and Matt, and nine grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/KenBurrows. Photo: Contributed
4. Audrey Rolt, Brimington
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Audrey passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 82. As a young woman she worked on deliveries for the Co-op in Calow, before devoting herself to home and family. She enjoyed gardening, holidays, watching tennis and snooker, and being with her loved ones. Predeceased by her husband Lesley and daughter Kay, Audrey was leaves son Craig and grandchildren Aaron, Lewis, Jordan, Matthew and Abigail. Read more at tinyurl.com/AudreyRolt. Photo: Contributed