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. Jamie Ledger, Hasland
Born in Chesterfield, Jay returned home in 2017 after more than a decade in London. He passed away at home, aged 44. For 28 of those years, he worked as a musician and guitar teacher. In quieter moments he enjoyed cooking and painting. Son of Glen and Caroline, Jay leaves his sister Ceri, brother-in-law Lee, niece Ruby and nephew Max. Read more at tinyurl.com/Jamie-Ledger. Photo: Contributed
2. Thelma Gill, Hasland
A lifelong local resident, Thelma passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 72. Her working days were dedicated to education, as a teaching assistant and cover supervisor until retiring eight years ago. Away from the classroom, she enjoyed her family, garden, cooking, baking, going out with friends, jigsaws, puzzles and crafts. Thelma leaves her husband Geoff, daughter Charlotte, grandson William and sister Elaine. Read more at tinyurl.com/Thelma-Gill. Photo: Contributed
3. John Winfield, Hady
Born in Holmewood and a Hady resident for nearly 60 years, John passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 80. A miner at Arkwright Colliery until it closed in 1988, he moved to Markham Colliery then Biwater Pipes until 2001, finally retiring after nine years as caretaker at Bolsover Church of England School. He worked a good allotment in mid-life, and liked to mend his own cars. His pleasures included golf, snooker, bingo, puzzles, Western films, dancing and going to the pub. John leaves his daughters Tracey and Tina, grandchildren Teri, Kyle, Keri and Amber, and great-grandchildren Rocco, Violet, Max, Rory, Blake and Jessie. Read more at tinyurl.com/John-Winfield. Photo: Contributed
4. Hettie Gould, Chesterfield
Long-time resident Hettie (affectionately known as Tet) passed away at the age of 98. Together with her late husband Ernest, she was former publican of the Royal Hotel in Eckington and Clowne's Anchor Inn. Predeceased by daughter Anne, Hettie leaves daughter Lyn, grandchildren Dean, Leah and Tracy, and great-grandchildren Kailey, Cole, Jake, Callie and Ernie-Jack. Read more at tinyurl.com/Hettie-Gould. Photo: Contributed