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. Margaret Beardsley, Old Tupton
Born in Bakewell, and a lifelong resident of north Derbyshire, Margaret passed away at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield, aged 68. In her working life, Margaret was a cook and catering assistant. She enjoyed baking at home too, and every day was soundtracked by her love of music and singing. Margaret leaves her husband John and wider family. Read more at tinyurl.com/Margaret-Beardsley. Photo: Contributed
10. Stuart Radford, Calow
Lifelong area resident Stuart passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital aged 83. A miner in his working years, in his spare time, Stuart enjoyed car booting, playing pool, listening to music and being a great-grandfather. Stuart leaves granddaughter Donna, grandson-in-law Ray and their boy Bradley. Read more at tinyurl.com/Stuart-Radford. Photo: Contributed
11. Vicki Madden, Newbold
Born in Mastin Moor and a lifelong local resident, Vicki passed away at Ashgate Hospice, aged 66. For 42 of those years she worked at Chesterfield Borough Council, becoming office manager in the cleansing department. Away from work she enjoyed football, gardening, spending time with family and friends, attending Pride events and cooking. Predeceased by her daughter Kristy, brother Joey and sister Tina, Vicki leaves children Kerry and Trev, grandchildren Josh, Lexy, Lean, Kobe and Cole, siblings Sharon, Peter and Shane, seven nieces, five nephews, as well as great-nieces and nephews. Read more at tinyurl.com/Vicki-Madden. Photo: Contributed
12. Barry Rothwell, Bolsover
Long-time local resident Barry Rothwell passed away at home, aged 88. He worked as a miner, then ventured out to become a boreman on oil rigs, before returning to the mines as a deputy then finishing his career making ice cream. For pleasure, he pursued sports, music, drawing, writing poetry and travel. Barry leaves his wife Iris, children Dean and Karen, son-in-law Andrew and grandchildren Hannah, Ruby and Sonny. Read more at tinyurl.com/Barry-Rothwell. Photo: Contributed