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. Avril Wilson, Chesterfield
A lifelong resident of Chesterfield, Avril passed away at the age of 72. A former data analyst, she worked for the Post Office until retiring in 2018. Away from the office she liked gardening, reading, the outdoors and walking her dog in country parks. Predeceased by her daughter Kirsty, Avril leaves husband Robert, sons Robin and Adam, siblings Carol, Gloria and David, niece Kelli and Dan the dog. Read more at tinyurl.com/AvrilWilson. Photo: Contributed
14. Kathleen Howarth, Bolsover
A lifelong resident of the Bolsover area, Kathleen died at Wyndley Grange Nursing Home, on the outskirts of Birmingham, aged 97. She spent much of her working life at Chesterfield Rural District Council, and was active in various clubs and societies including the Townswomen's Guild and Bolsover in Bloom. Read more at tinyurl.com/KathleenHowarth. Photo: Contributed
15. Malcolm Staton, Pilsley
A lifelong resident of Pilsley, Malcolm passed away at home, aged 76. Long retired, he liked to spend his days on family, walking, swimming, bowling and his allotment. Malcolm was husband to Kay, father to Claire, Helen and Richard, step-father to Trudi, and grandfather to Ella, Charlie, Tia, Archie, Luke, Jamie and Esme, who will fondly remember his warmth, kindness and character. Read more at tinyurl.com/MalcolmStaton. Photo: Contributed