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, John passed away at the Royal Hospital, aged 82. A retired project manager, he filled the rest of his days playing golf, snooker and watching all manner of sports as a spectator. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, John leaves son Darren, daughter-in-law Victoria, and granddaughters Chloe and Sophie. Read more at tinyurl.com/John-Toyn.

9. John Toyn, Newbold

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, John passed away at the Royal Hospital, aged 82. A retired project manager, he filled the rest of his days playing golf, snooker and watching all manner of sports as a spectator. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, John leaves son Darren, daughter-in-law Victoria, and granddaughters Chloe and Sophie. Read more at tinyurl.com/John-Toyn. Photo: Contributed

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