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. John Parker, Brampton
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, John passed away at home, aged 90. Long retired, he filled much of his time with football, golf and bowls. John was predeceased by his wife Barbara. Read more at tinyurl.com/JohnParker26. Photo: Contributed
10. Sydney Metcalfe, Walton
Born in Brampton, the only son to Sydney senior and Lily Metcalfe, and a lifelong resident of the area, Syd passed away at Brookholme Croft Care Home in Hasland, aged 92. On leaving Manor School, he became an apprentice pattern maker at engineers Sheepbridge Stokes Ltd and he rose through the ranks to retire as the company's globetrotting sales director. Along the way, he married Doreen in 1954 and completed a period of National Service stationed in the army base at Catterick. Later years were filled with golf, cruise holidays and games at Highfield Bowls Club. Syd leaves his daughter Angela, son-in-law John and granddaughter Beatrice. Read more at tinyurl.com/SydneyMetcalfe. Photo: Contributed
11. Dennis Arnold, North Wingfield
Lifelong North Wingfield resident Dennis passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 85. A mining surveyor until retiring in 1991, he filled the rest of his days with gardening, stock car racing, cricket and football, particularly Chesterfield FC. Dennis leaves his wife Anne, children David and Jane, and grandchildren, Jenny, Robert, Holly and Joseph. Read more at tinyurl.com/DennisArnold26. Photo: Contributed
12. Valerie Dickens, Newbold
Born in Birdholme, Valerie was a lifelong local resident. She passed away at Oaklands Care Home in Langwith, aged 79. A former care home manager, away from the office she enjoyed dancing, socialising and music. Read more at tinyurl.com/ValerieDickens. Photo: Contributed