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.
13. Deirdre Thompson, Wingerworth
A long-time resident of Wingerworth, Deirdre (formerly Pollitt) saw out her days in the care of Heatherton House in Derby and passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 89. A wages clerk at disability jobs service Remploy in her working years, for pleasure she turned to her family, knitting, cross-stitch, and flower arranging. Predeceased by her husband Derek in 2007, Deirdre found happiness again in her marriage to Geoff, and was mother to Clare, Mark and Daren, grandmother to Stuart, Peter, Jamie and Jasper, and great-grandmother to Rosa. Read more at tinyurl.com/Deirdre-Thompson. Photo: Contributed
14. Kenneth Goodwin, Brimington
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong resident of the area, Ken passed away at home, aged 97. On leaving school he completed National Service then eventually retired as a foreman at Staveley Chemicals. After retiring in his fifties, he enjoyed being a grandfather, watching football and snooker, reading non-fiction, and took many trips to visit family in Canada. Predeceased by his wife Zena, Ken leaves children Rosemary, David and Timothy, grandchildren Elizabeth, Jessica, Ellen and Amy, and great-grandchildren Finn and Autumn. Read more at tinyurl.com/Kenneth-Goodwin. Photo: Contributed
15. Jean Gascoigne, Hady
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Jean passed away at the Royal Hospital, aged 96. Her working years were dedicated to home and family. In other moments Jean enjoyed ballroom and line dancing, walking and holidays. Predeceased by her husband Frank, daughter Patricia and grandson Joe, Jean leaves son Timothey, grandson Richard, and great-grandchildren Thea and Lana. Read more at tinyurl.com/Jean-Gascoigne. Photo: Contributed