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. Christine Smith, New Whittington
Born in Dronfield and a lifelong local resident, Christine passed away at home, aged 74. She spent much of her career at Robinson, while also making time to run the Moor Playgroup and work as a lunchtime supervisor. She enjoyed being with her family, reading, knitting, watching television and holidays to Bridlington. Christine leaves her husband Graham, sons Paul and Ian, and grandchildren Rose, Grace, Isla and Hadley. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ChristineSmith26. Photo: Contributed
6. Maria De Girolamo, Chesterfield
Born in the comune of Pago Veiano, near Benevento in southern Italy, Maria came to settle in Chesterfield for 63 years. She passed away at home, aged 92. She worked at Top Rank Bingo for many years, while the rest of her days were filled with cooking, family, church and trips back to her homeland. Predeceased by her husband Antonio and son Romolo, Maria leaves children Cosimo, Rosario, Antonietta, Claudio and Remo, and grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MariaDeGirolamo. Photo: Contributed