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. Clive Eyre, Hasland
Lifelong Chesterfield resident Clive passed away at the age of 92. He began work as an electrical engineer at 15 and stayed in the trade until retirement, either side of National Service in the RAF. He had many interests throughout his life, playing football as a young man and keeping active into later life running and walking in the Peak District, always taking great enjoyment from the countryside. He also enjoyed the simple pleasures of a pint before his evening meal, and settling down to watch sport on television. Above all, he was immensely proud of his family. Clive leaves his wife Tina, children Lisa and James, and grandchildren Joe and Flo. Read more at tinyurl.com/Clive-Eyre. Photo: Contributed
6. Naomi Murrell, Chesterfield
Born on the Caribbean island of Grenada, Naomi came to settle in Chesterfield for 64 years. She passed away at Ashgate Hospice, aged 85. A bakery assistant in her working years, she also enjoyed cooking at home between wordsearches, travel, listening to music, dancing and West End shows. Naomi leaves children Vee, Kevin, Christina, Hermione and Eileen, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Naomi-Murrell. Photo: Contributed
7. David Palfreyman, Stonebroom
A lifelong resident of Stonebroom, David passed away at the age of 89. Long retired, as a young man he served for 13 years in the Royal Navy, then returned to civilian life as a miner for more than two decades. He loved to cheer on Derby County FC, and enjoyed sport in general, but between matchdays and family life he lent his voice to a choir. David leaves his wife Pat, sons Kevin and and Mark, their partners Michelle and Alison, grandson Mitchell and his fiancée Lizzie, and great-grandchild Archie. He was predeceased by granddaughter Sophie. Read more at tinyurl.com/David-Palfreyman. Photo: Contributed
8. Barbara Yarnall, Loundsley Green
Born on Piccadilly Road and a lifelong local resident, Barbara (née Clarke) passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 88. She began her career as a draughtswoman at Markham's metalworks, holding her own in a man's world. After a break to start a family she returned to work as a cashier at Spar then finally as a beauty specialist at Boots. At home she enjoyed sewing and made clothes for family and friends. She was also passionate about gardening, loved travelling and spending time with her family and friends. Barbara leaves her husband Leslie, children Jayne, Robert and Richard, six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Barbara-Yarnall. Photo: Contributed