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. George Matthewman, Walton
Born in Sheffield and a resident of the Chesterfield area for more than 70 years, George passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 83. For four of those decades he owned the City Styles barbershop on Corporation Street. When he laid down his blades, George enjoyed making model boats, reading, history, sports, holidays in Malta, DIY and gardening. George leaves his wife Christine, sons Mark and Carl, grandchildren Adele, Luke, Beth, Florence, Oakley, Jenson and Harlan, and siblings Sandra and Tony. Read more at tinyurl.com/GeorgeMatthewman. Photo: Contributed
6. Ken Hadfield, Chesterfield
Born at Priestfield Grange in Old Brampton and a lifelong local resident, Ken passed away peacefully at Eden Holme Care Home, aged 81. An excavator driver in his early career, he eventually retired as a self-employed gardener. His pleasures included walking with Chesterfield Ramblers, birdwatching, gardening, painting and word search puzzles. Ken leaves his wife Barbara, daughters Andi and Amanda, stepsons Geoff, Rich and Rob, sons-in-law Jez and Brian, daughters-in-law Lynn, Anita and Jill and 11 grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/KenHadfield26. Photo: Contributed
7. Peter Hill, Barlow
Born in Barlow and a lifelong local resident, Peter (affectionately known as Pop) passed away at Blackwell Care Home, aged 95. He spent his career as an excavator driver, and his leisure time enjoying walking, gardening, being outdoors and watching sport on television. He was also a keen follower of the Barlow Hunt. Predeceased by his wife Hilda, Peter leaves children Rita, Dianne and Richard, their spouses John, Stephen and Gaynor, and grandchildren Karen, Robert, Michael and Frances. Peter also had three great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/PeterHill26. Photo: Contributed
8. Barbara Millner, Bolsover
Born in Sheepbridge and a resident of Bolsover for 75 years, Barbara passed away at Millfield Nursing Home, aged 95. A former cleaner and caretaker, she was also a committed volunteer for many community initiatives. In spare moments, she enjoyed arts and crafts and baking. Predeceased by her husband Jack, Barbara leaves children Paul, Peter and Amanda, their partners Patricia, Veronica and Simon, and grandchildren Clare, Jack, Katherine, Helen, Paul, Nancy, Maggie, Pippa, Caleb, Elizabeth, Joseph, Emily and Charlotte. Read more at tinyurl.com/BarbaraMillner. Photo: Contributed