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. Jean Hollis, Brimington
Born in Chesterfield and resident locally for 30 years, Jean passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 90. She worked as a clerk for Blundell's and Hardy's building merchants until her retirement. For pleasure she turned to the music of violinist André Rieu, watching football and Westerns on television and spending time with family. Predeceased by her husband Ronald, Jean leaves daughter Susan and son-in-law Robert, grandchildren Lee and Scott, and great-grandchildren Albie and Ernie. Read more at tinyurl.com/JeanHollis. Photo: Contributed
6. Bernard Stimpson, Staveley
Born in the north Norfolk village of Potter Heigham, Bernard came to settle in Staveley for the past decade. He passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 74. A fabricator welder by trade, when he set down his tools he enjoyed being with his family, gardening, jigsaws, trains, reading and television, especially Last of the Summer Wine. Bernard leaves his wife Hazel, daughters Rachel and Deborah, grandchildren George and Fred. Read more at tinyurl.com/BernardStimpson. Photo: Contributed
7. Iris Hodkin, Grassmoor
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Iris passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 83. Long retired, she spent the last 18 years of her career at Mentor Forklift Truck Training. She enjoyed quiz shows and sports on television, doting on her family, and holidays. She was also a member of St John’s Ambulance for many years. Iris leaves her husband John, daughter Tracey, and grandchildren Abbie and Holly. Read more at tinyurl.com/IrisHodkin. Photo: Contributed
8. Michael Vaughan, North Wingfield
Born in Wingerworth and a lifelong local resident, Michael (affectionately known ass Snowy) passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 87. A career miner, away from the coalface he enjoyed ballroom dancing, watching football and snooker on television, and overseas holidays. Michael leaves his wife Marnie Ann, children Nigel and Diane, and their partners Jeanette and Chris. Read more at tinyurl.com/MichaelVaughan26. Photo: Contributed