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.
9. Vitaliana Griffin, North Wingfield
Born in Portugal, Vitaliana came to be a Chesterfield resident for more than half a century. She passed away at Oaklands Care Home near Mansfield, aged 98. She enjoyed gardening, baking and charity work. Predeceased by her husband Michael, Vitaliana leaves children Nicola and Simon, and two grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/VitalianaGriffin. Photo: Contributed
10. Bob Mennell, Hasland
Born in Kiveton Park, and onetime resident of Clowne, Bob passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 85. A former sales manager operating nationwide, closer to home he enjoyed coaching and playing tennis and was a founder member of Retford & Worksop Boat Club. Bob leaves his wife Margaret, sons Mark and Steven, their respective partners Sharon and Carol, grandchildren Hannah, Sophie, Sam and Joe, and great-grandchildren Isla, Jack, Lillia and Bowden on the way. Read more at tinyurl.com/BobMennell. Photo: Contributed
11. Sheila Wood, Brampton
Born in Bolsover and a resident of Brampton for 47 years, Sheila passed away at St Michael's Nursing Home in Brimington, aged 82. A retired plastics welder, she supervised teams making medical equipment, first at Robinson then moving on to other firms. Away from the workshop, she enjoyed reading, holidays, painting, cinema, shows, concerts and had a passion for wildlife and football, especially Liverpool FC. Predeceased by her sister Margaret, Sheila leaves cousin Joyce and other relatives. Read more at tinyurl.com/SheilaWood26. Photo: Contributed
12. Walter Elliott, Shuttlewood
Born in Bolsover and a lifelong local resident, Walter passed away at home, aged 83. A former foreman electrician at Coalite, he liked to spend the rest of his days on gardening and DIY. Walter leaves his wife Pat, children Jane and Paul, son-in-law Howard, grandchildren Jacob and Kirsten, and great-granddaughter Olivia. Read more at tinyurl.com/WalterElliott. Photo: Contributed