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.placeholder image
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.

Faces to remember: the lost loved ones among Derbyshire Times death notices this week

By Ed Dingwall
Published 4th Sep 2026, 15:58 BST

Every day, Derbyshire residents say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.

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.

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Brian passed away suddenly at home, aged 75. He spent almost half a century on the roads as an HGV driver, retiring in 2015. At home, he loved watching Formula 1 racing, music, reading, exploring nature, cooking and hosting family parties in the garden. Brian leaves his children Shereen, Darren, Rick and Chris, and five grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Brian-Walters.

5. Brian Walters, Wingerworth

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Brian passed away suddenly at home, aged 75. He spent almost half a century on the roads as an HGV driver, retiring in 2015. At home, he loved watching Formula 1 racing, music, reading, exploring nature, cooking and hosting family parties in the garden. Brian leaves his children Shereen, Darren, Rick and Chris, and five grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Brian-Walters. Photo: Contributed

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Born in the Sheffield suburb of Meersbrook, Janet settled to the south in and around Chesterfield for 63 years. She passed away at the Royal Hospital, aged 81. Her career was devoted to adult education. At home, she enjoyed her family, cooking and entertaining, renovations and gardening, between venturing out for a game of badminton or motorhome holidays. Janet leaves her husband Alan, children Matthew, Daniel and Chris, and seven grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Janet-Stannard.

6. Janet Stannard, Walton

Born in the Sheffield suburb of Meersbrook, Janet settled to the south in and around Chesterfield for 63 years. She passed away at the Royal Hospital, aged 81. Her career was devoted to adult education. At home, she enjoyed her family, cooking and entertaining, renovations and gardening, between venturing out for a game of badminton or motorhome holidays. Janet leaves her husband Alan, children Matthew, Daniel and Chris, and seven grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Janet-Stannard. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Darley Dale, Terry was a lifelong Derbyshire resident. He passed away in hospital, aged 87. Much of his career was spent in the Masson Mills textile factory near Cromford. At the end of a shift, his big passions were motorbikes and spending time with his family. Predeceased by his wife Rosemary, Terry leaves sons Jonathan and David, and grandchildren Kayleigh, Ashley, Maia, Sophie and Elliot. Read more at tinyurl.com/Terry-Alsop.

7. Terry Alsop, Hasland

Born in Darley Dale, Terry was a lifelong Derbyshire resident. He passed away in hospital, aged 87. Much of his career was spent in the Masson Mills textile factory near Cromford. At the end of a shift, his big passions were motorbikes and spending time with his family. Predeceased by his wife Rosemary, Terry leaves sons Jonathan and David, and grandchildren Kayleigh, Ashley, Maia, Sophie and Elliot. Read more at tinyurl.com/Terry-Alsop. Photo: Contributed

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Born at St Augustine's Mount and a lifelong local resident, June passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 82. A barmaid and waitress in her working years, for pleasure she enjoyed knitting, crosswords, darts, driving in the countryside and holidays. June leaves her husband Leonard, children Steven, Mark and Julie, and grandchildren Danielle, Charlotte, Ellie and Ryan. Read more at tinyurl.com/June-Jones.

8. June Jones, Brampton

Born at St Augustine's Mount and a lifelong local resident, June passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 82. A barmaid and waitress in her working years, for pleasure she enjoyed knitting, crosswords, darts, driving in the countryside and holidays. June leaves her husband Leonard, children Steven, Mark and Julie, and grandchildren Danielle, Charlotte, Ellie and Ryan. Read more at tinyurl.com/June-Jones. Photo: Contributed

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