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. Alan Inns, Hasland
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Alan passed away at Brookholme Care Home, aged 93. A former miner, he worked long stretches at Markham and Glapwell collieries. He was a keen traveller, garden and sports fan, especially his beloved Chesterfield FC, and days were soundtracked by the songs of Frankie Laine. Predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Jean, Alan leaves goddaughters Leanne and Christie, nephew Chris and a circle of close friends and neighbours. Read more at tinyurl.com/Alan-Inns. Photo: Contributed
6. Jacqueline Gregory, Brimington Common
Born in Grassmoor and a lifelong local resident, Jacqueline passed away at the Lodge Care Home in Killamarsh, aged 83. For many years she worked as a pharmacist assistant at Dents chemist in Newbold. Away from the shop she enjoyed overseas travel and dancing as a long-time member of the Diane Bradbury training school. Jacqueline was predeceased 12 years ago by her husband Allan. Read more at tinyurl.com/Jacqueline-Gregory. Photo: Contributed
7. Sandra Porter, Chesterfield
A lifelong resident of Chesterfield, latterly of Eden Holme Care Home, Sandra passed away at the age of 81. She spent her career in office roles. When she clocked out she loved dancing, coach holidays, reading newspapers and watching television. Sandra was predeceased by her husband Bill in 2023. Read more at tinyurl.com/Sandra-Porter26. Photo: Contributed
8. Dennis Goodhind, Chesterfield
Born in Chesterfield and a resident all his life, Dennis passed away at the Royal Hospital, aged 96. He spent his career as an engineering draughtsman at metalworks Markham & Co. Away from the drawing board, he was a lifelong member of Storrs Road Methodist Church, a keen crown green bowler with Terminus Bowling Club, an avid reader, history enthusiast and fan of Chesterfield FC. He also enjoyed many memorable holidays with his late wife Audrey. Dennis leaves daughters Helen and Jayne, sons-in-law Mark and David, and grandchildren Victoria, Daniel, Charlie and Evie. Read more at tinyurl.com/Dennis-Goodhind. Photo: Contributed