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. Carol Roddis, Grassmoor
Born in Matlock, Carol came to be a resident of Grassmoor for the past 12 years. She passed away at home, aged 82. After early stints as a florist and seamstress, she retired as a care assistant. For pleasure she turned to arts and crafts, knitting and reading. Predeceased by her husband Paul and children Peter, Tracey and Michelle, Carol leaves children Phillip, Joseph , Wayne and Kieley, 12 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Carol-Roddis. Photo: Contributed
6. Rose Simpson, North Wingfield
Born in the east London borough of Hackney, Rose moved north as a young woman and settled in the Chesterfield area for more than 70 years. She passed away at the Royal Hospital, aged 98. Her working years were devoted to home and family, and she liked to relaxing with knitting, music and reading. Predeceased by her husband Arthur, Rose leaves five daughters, one son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Rose-Simpson-26. Photo: Contributed
7. Ian Webster, Whittington Moor
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Ian passed away at the Green Nursing Home in Hasland, aged 86. He spent the first 25 years of his career as a civil engineer, then moved into dealing scrap metal. He enjoyed keeping parrots, a bet on the horses and owning American cars which he would exhibit at collector shows. Predeceased by his wife Margaret in 2024, Ian leaves sons Robert and Matthew, daughters-in-law Karen and Kate, grandchildren Joshua and Abbie, and cousins Jennifer and Pat. Read more at tinyurl.com/Ian-Webster-26. Photo: Contributed
8. Maureen James, Hasland
Born in Duckmanton and a lifelong local resident, Maureen passed away at the age of 91. She spent her working years cooking in primary schools. Away from the kitchen, she cheered on Chesterfield FC, and enjoyed holidays, puzzles, socialising, dancing, time with her family, gardening and watching South Park. Predeceased by her husband Alan, Maureen leaves daughter Eunice, son-in-law Harry, grandson James and his wife Kelly, wider family and Barney the dog. Read more at tinyurl.com/Maureen-James. Photo: Contributed