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. Allison Hives, Tapton
Born in Ilkeston, Allison came to settle in Chesterfield as a teenager. He passed away at Langdale Lodge Care Home, aged 88. His engineering career included spells at Markham & Co, Staveley Works and Ryro. Off the clock, he was a dedicated member of Brimington Common Methodist Church and Chesterfield Male Voice Choir, remembered for his solos. He played cricket for Brimington and Chesterfield clubs, enjoyed holidays in Austria with friends and treasured time in his beloved Filey with family. Predeceased by his wife Glenda, Allison leaves children Mandy, Wendy, Elizabeth and Christopher, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Allison-Hives. Photo: Contributed
6. Richard Gretton, formerly of Renishaw
Born in Barlborough, Richard lived in Renishaw for more than 60 years, then the final four at the Grange Care Home in Eckington. He passed away at the age of 93. For half a century, he worked as foreman for Renishaw Hall and the wider Sitwell Estates. A keen sportsman in his younger days, particularly cricket, swimming, athletics, later he turned to sequence dancing, gardening and local darts and domines leagues. Predeceased by his wife Pauline and son David, Richard leaves daughters Jackie and Debra, grandchildren Chris, Andrew and Rosalind, and great-grandchildren Oliver and William. Read more at tinyurl.com/Richard-Gretton. Photo: Contributed
7. Maria Rosa, Tapton
Born in Italy as one of five children, Maria arrived in England in 1961 in with her late husband Domenico and they made their lives in Chesterfield for more than half a century. She passed away peacefully at home, aged 95, with her loved ones by her side. A skilled seamstress by trade, Maria's true passion was caring for her family and she was happiest when cooking for those she loved in a kitchen full of warmth and laughter. Maria leaves her children Vito, Incoronata, Cenzina and Lucia, grandchildren Daniel, Cameron, Domenic, William and Reece, and great-grandson Sander. Read more at tinyurl.com/Maria-Rosa26. Photo: Contributed
8. Steven Hewitt, Chesterfield
Born at Scarsdale Hospital and a long-time local resident, Steven passed away at home, aged 67. He joined the Royal Air Force in 1976 and served for a decade before taking up a civilian role at Auto Windscreens then 15 years as team manager at the Tesco distribution centre in Doncaster. An avid Chesterfield FC fan, he loved metal detecting with his friends on Sundays and enjoyed keeping in shape at the gym. Steven leaves his wife Susan, siblings, nieces and nephews. Read more at tinyurl.com/Steven-Hewitt. Photo: Contributed