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. Clarry May, Walton
Born in Holymoorside and a lifelong Chesterfield resident, Clarry died peacefully at home, aged 85. He went into the trades at 15 as an apprentice joiner with Shorts, and eventually retired as assistant chief clerk of works at Sheffield City Council. Off site, his great passion was Scouting, joining the 2nd Brampton cub pack aged eight, and rising to become Group Scout Leader and President, always devoted to creating opportunity for generations of youngsters. He also loved the countryside, playing golf, sequence dancing and time with family. Clarry leaves daughters Kathryn and Caroline, son-in-law Martin, and grandchildren Ruby, Grace and Lucas. Read more at tinyurl.com/Clarry-May. Photo: Contributed
2. Angela Ellis, Loundsley Green
Born in Worksop, Angela crossed the county line to live in Derbyshire for eight decades, latterly at Springbank House Care Home where she passed away, aged 87. As a young woman, she worked in a laboratory and as a doctor's receptionist. Helping others was a consistent theme throughout her life. For pleasure, she turned to baking, knitting, gardening, walking the dog and making clothes with her trusty old sewing machine. Predeceased by her husband Kenneth, Angela leaves children Ian, Neil and Lucy, and grandchildren Jacob, Esmae, Adam, Luke, Alex and Isaac. Read more at tinyurl.com/Angela-Ellis-26. Photo: Contributed
3. Paul Maxey, Pilsley
Born in Pilsley and a lifelong village resident, Paul passed away peacefully at home, aged 51. A former retail worker for Tesco and volunteer for 'meals on wheels' services, his days were otherwise filled with heavy rock, country music, line dancing and sport. He attained a black belt in jiu-jitsu, played pool for the Willow Tree Inn team, and pool and snooker for Pilsley Miners Welfare. He also loved watching motorcycle racing, regularly attending tracks across the region and major events on the Isle of Man. Paul leaves his mum Pam, siblings Chris and Juliet, aunts Linda and Jill, uncles Keith, Arthur and David, and cousins Jackie and Chas. Read more at tinyurl.com/Paul-Maxey. Photo: Contributed
4. June Worsencroft, Walton
Born in Darley Dale, June was a local resident all her life. She passed away at home, aged 83. A shorthand typist in her younger days, she went on to become a dinner lady and head cook. Away from the kitchens, she enjoyed gardening, brass band music and spending time with family. June leaves her husband Cyril, children Neil and Julie, daughter-in-law Lyndsey, grandchildren Jessica, Sam, Ryan, Josh, Abbi and Bailey, and great-grandchildren Reuben, Amelia and Daisy. Read more at tinyurl.com/June-Worsencroft. Photo: Contributed