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.
13. Dorothy Bedding, Inkersall
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Dorothy passed away peacefully at home, aged 94. As a young woman she worked as a weaver at Robinson, then later became a van driver delivering laundry for the Co-op. An active member of Staveley Methodist Church, at home she enjoyed gardening, art, baking and, above all, looking after her family. Predeceased by her husband Graham, Dorothy leaves sons Mark and David and their partners Kate and Rachel. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DorothyBedding. Photo: Contributed
14. Philip Booker, Old Whittington
Born in Old Whittington, lifelong local resident Philip passed away at home on Holland Road, aged 82. An HGV driver for 44 years, he retired from the road in 2010 to enjoy ship-spotting holidays in Falmouth, walking his dog, feeding the birds and helping out on a family farm. Philip leaves his wife Doreen, sons Steven, Lee and Jamie, daughters-in-law Sarah, Kirsten and Katie, and six grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PhilipBooker. Photo: Contributed
15. Trevor Castle, Chesterfield
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Trevor passed away at the age of 81. He began his career training as an electrician at TI Tube Works, before moving to Markham Works and then to Sheepbridge Stokes in in 1968, where he remained for 39 years. Off the job, he enjoyed holidays and walking. Predeceased by his wife Patricia and son Jason, Trevor leaves son Heath, daughter in law Tanya, four grandchildren and his sister Sandra. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/TrevorCastle. Photo: Contributed