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. Jean Eyre, Chesterfield
A lifelong resident of Chesterfield, Jean passed away at the Green Nursing Home in Hasland, aged 92. For 35 of those years, she served the community as a teacher and headmistress. Away from the classroom, she sang with Chesterfield Gilbert & Sullivan Society for more than three decades, and enjoyed travel, time with family and sports, taking up bowls in later life. Jean leaves her siblings Brian and Judi, nieces Catherine, Eleanor, Rebecca, Emma, Sara and Jenifer, and nephews Gareth, Matthew and Ian. Read more at tinyurl.com/Jean-Eyre. Photo: Contributed
2. Cyril Roberts, of Old Brampton
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Cyril passed away at the Royal Hospital, aged 88. A retired verger, he was integral to the community of St Peter and St Paul Church in Old Brampton for 34 years. His weekends were equally devoted to Chesterfield FC and Newcastle United. In other moments he loved going out for a coffee, catching up with family and being a doting grandfather. Predeceased by his wife Jackie, Cyril leaves daughter Helen, and grandchildren William and Maeve. Read more at tinyurl.com/Cyril-Roberts. Photo: Contributed
3. Paula Staniland, formerly of Chesterfield
Born in Chesterfield and a resident much of her life, Paula (née Wallwin) passed away, aged 57, in Condom, southwestern France, her home for the past eight years. Before voyaging across the Channel with husband Mark, she worked at Trebor for more than three decades, rising from the factory floor to become a production manager across sites in Chesterfield, Birmingham and Sheffield. A painter, upholsterer, gardener and yoga practitioner, she threw herself into French life, working part-time in her local bakery in Labarrere to improve her language and made many friends. Paula will be greatly missed by all, including dogs, Stan and Ollie. Read more at tinyurl.com/Paula-Staniland. Photo: Contributed
4. Maria Walder, Wingerworth
Born in Beverley, East Yorkshire, Maria came to be a resident of the Chesterfield area for 31 years. She passed away aged 65. Her career concluded as a senior staff nurse in the critical care department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Off the ward, she loved all animals great and small and was an enthusiastic horse rider. She also enjoyed travelling far and wide, dining out, retail therapy, partying, dancing and time with her family. Maria leaves her husband Brian, children Jennifer, Madeleine, Thomas, Lydia and Samuel, and granddaughter Grace. Read more at tinyurl.com/Maria-Walder. Photo: Contributed