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. Jamie Powazynski, Danesmoor
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Jamie passed away at the age of 49. A groundworker by trade, off site he enjoyed music, Formula 1, fishing and banger racing. Jamie leaves his children Liam, Jodie and Daniel, and one grandson. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JamiePowazynski. Photo: Contributed
2. Pam Barber, Walton
A lifelong local resident, Pam passed away after a short illness, aged 84. She spent her career teaching French at St Mary's Catholic High School. Away from the classroom, she loved nothing more than being with her family. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PamBarber. Photo: Contributed
3. David Herring, Staveley
Born in Brimington, lifelong local resident David passed away at Brookholme Croft Nursing Home, aged 85. He spent most of his career in accounts at Staveley Works, then a decade as an administrator at the Willows Care Home in Woodthorpe. A committed volunteer, at times he was chairman of Inkersall Scout Group, secretary of Staveley Works Football Club, and a fundraiser for Leukaemia Research. In other moments, he tended his garden, played golf and bowls, and enjoyed travel, chips by the sea and nights at the theatre. David leaves wife Norma, sons Nick and Dominic, their partners Alice and Clare, and grandchildren Daisy and Amélie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DavidHerring. Photo: Contributed
4. Kelly Scoffings, North Wingfield
Born at Ashgate Maternity Hospital and a lifelong local resident, Kelly passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 48. She worked as a fuel team manager for Royal Mail for nearly three decades. Away from the depot she enjoyed reading, travel, gardening, supporting Chesterfield and Liverpool Football Clubs and holidays. Kelly leaves her mum Gillian, dad David, sisters Elizabeth and Katharine, niece Alesha and nephew Jaiden. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/KellyScoffings. Photo: Contributed