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. Marise Eyre, Brimington
Born in Leicester, Marise came to north Derbyshire as a child and remained a resident for 80 years, passing away in hospital, aged 83. In that time she touched many children's lives as a teacher at St Peter & Paul's School in Hasland. Away from the classroom, life centred on her family but she also made time to enjoy music, reading and quizzes. Marise leaves her husband Wilfred, children Paul, Ruth and Robert, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Marise-Eyre. Photo: Contributed
2. Clive Dennis, Chesterfield
Lifelong resident Clive died at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 87. A long-serving postal executive, his work reached into the community out of hours too. Joining Storrs Road Methodist Church at five, he preached on the local circuit for 60 years and sat on the Chesterfield Christian Education Council. He was also a senior volunteer with St John Ambulance, a member of East Midlands Civil Service Sports Council, a hockey umpire, chair of Staveley Women’s Hockey Club and Wingerworth Bowling Club, and a season ticketholder at Chesterfield FC and Derbyshire CCC. Clive leaves his wife Christine, brother and sister-in-law, nine nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and -nephews. Read more at tinyurl.com/Clive-Dennis. Photo: Contributed
3. Clive Turner, Bolsover
A lifelong local, Clive lived in New Whittington, Brimington and Staveley before settling in Bolsover. He died at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 80. He spent 43 of his years at Staveley Works, finishing as personnel manager before setting up as an advisor on health, safety and human resources matters. As a young man he played football, cricket and squash, and found a love of '50s and '60s music. He was also a published poet, steward for charitable theatre company Harlequin Productions, and regularly led 'Turner's Tours' coach trips. Clive leaves his wife Susan, children Natalie and Graeme, and granddaughters Madison, Rebecca, Darcie and Evie. Read more at tinyurl.com/Clive-Turner. Photo: Contributed
4. Ann Peck, Walton
Born in the West Midlands market town of Halesowen, Ann came to be a Walton resident for four decades. She passed away at home, aged 71. A former human resources officer for the Post Office, off the clock she enjoyed travelling and took many memorable trips throughout the UK, Europe, Scandinavia and North America. At home she loved family gatherings, walking in the Derbyshire countryside and doing Suduko puzzles and quizzes. Predeceased by her son Andrew, Ann leaves her husband John and son Christopher. Read more at tinyurl.com/Ann-Peck. Photo: Contributed