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. John Sallis, Newbold
Lifelong local resident John died at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 82. Employed at the Tube Works for many years, he finally retired as an engineering surveyor. He took a keen interest in cars and motorsport, coach holidays and especially music. A talented violinist, he was a long-serving member of both Chesterfield and Sheffield symphony orchestras. John leaves his wife Joyce, children David and Anne, their partners Lynne and Ian, grandchildren Kristen and Alysha and great-grandson Arthur. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JohnSallis. Photo: Contributed
6. Frederick Ward, Bolsover
Born in Hillstown and a lifelong local resident, Fred passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 85. On leaving school at 15, he went to work at Bolsover Colliery, before changing tack and becoming a market gardener in his early 30s. A devoted family man, he remained active into later life, working in his greenhouse, being outdoors and keenly observing birds, animals and the natural world. Fred leaves two children and two grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/FrederickWard. Photo: Contributed
7. June Marsden, Holmewood
Born in Danesmoor and a resident of Holmewood for more than half a century, June passed away at home, aged 74. Long retired, she filled the rest of her days swimming at Sharley Park Leisure Centre, playing bingo and socialising with family and friends. Predeceased by her son John, June leaves partner Dennis, children Paula, Yvonne and Matthew, grandchildren Sharna, Jo, Beth, Jake, Archie, Darcy and Daniel, and great-grandchildren Evie, Olivia, Gracie, Grace, Amelia and Kaci. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JuneMarsden. Photo: Contributed
8. Malcolm Barfoot, Old Tupton
Born in Chesterfield and a resident of Old Tupton for 35 years, Malcolm passed away at home, aged 92. A former chief estimator in the budgeting department of colliery supplier Birtley Engineering Ltd, on days off he loved birdwatching and was a founder member of the Ogston Bird Club. He also enjoyed playing regular badminton games for more than half a century and was a keen woodworker, gardener and walker, spending many happy moments roaming the fells of the Lake District. Malcolm leaves his wife Janet, niece Karen, nephew Colin, great niece Zoe and great nephews Liam and Matisse. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MalcolmBarfoot. Photo: Contributed