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. Jean Coxhead, Chesterfield
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Jean passed away at Darcey House Care Home in Matlock, aged 85. She served as a teacher and headteacher for more than 40 years, and continued to out in local schools long after retirement. In her spare time, she devoted herself to family and friends and enjoyed dancing and Girl Guides. Predeceased by her husband Ray Jean leaves one son, two daughters and three grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/JeanCoxhead. Photo: Contributed
2. Harold Jones, Wingerworth
Born in Barrow Hill and a lifelong local resident, Harold passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 85. He spent his career as a local government officer, until retiring in 2004. The rest of his days were filled with horse racing, Chesterfield FC, music and watching television. Harold leaves his wife Sheila, daughter Julie and her partner Barbara, brother Peter and his partner Kate. Read more at tinyurl.com/HaroldJones26. Photo: Contributed
3. Jean Shardlow, Brampton
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Jean passed away at home, aged 85. She spent most of her working years as a retail assistant, but as a young woman she was a keen keep-fit instructor teaching across north-east Derbyshire. Together with husband Jeff, she later taught sequence dancing, with winters teaching in Spain and Cyprus once they had both retired. Away from the dancefloor she also enjoyed bird watching. Jean leaves Jeff, daughters Dawn and Wendy, grandchildren Matthew, Claire and Rachael, and Lottie the dog. Read more at tinyurl.com/JeanShardlow. Photo: Contributed
4. Trevor Sherwin, Brockwell
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Trevor passed away at home, aged 89. A former sales manager at Robinson Healthcare, he enjoyed gardening, walking and family holidays. Predeceased by his wife Beryl, Trevor leaves son Andrew and daughter-in-law Haley, grandchildren Thomas, Ellie and Katie, great-grandson Alfie and another great-grandchild on the way. Read more at tinyurl.com/TrevorSherwin. Photo: Contributed