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. Kirstie Murray, Wingerworth
Lifelong local resident Kirstie passed away at home, aged 57. She spent most of her working years as a project manager but found a second calling as a baker and owner of Cake and All Things Nice. She most enjoyed spending time with her family, and many happy holidays in the Lake District and Scotland. Kirstie leaves her partner Adam, daughters Kayleigh and Kerrie, brother Ian and sister-in-law Jill. Read more at tinyurl.com/Kirstie-Murray. Photo: Contributed
2. Niall Johnson, Old Tupton
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong resident, Niall passed away at Morton Grange Nursing Home, aged 84. A former English teacher, much of his life was dedicated to educating successive generations at Chesterfield Boys Grammar School. In later years his spare time was spent working as parish clerk and as a Principal Mason for many groups in Derbyshire. Niall leaves his wife Carole. Read more at tinyurl.com/Niall-Johnson. Photo: Contributed
3. Francesco Castelluccio, Chesterfield
Born in the southern Italian village of Sicili in 1949, Francesco came to Chesterfield in childhood and made it his home for life. Over the years, he worked at Wagon Repairs and Chesterfield Tube Works, concluding his career with the community transport service. He was also well known in hobbyist circles, running the Hasland Dog Club where he shared his ring training skills, and breeding birds for show. Later days were spent relaxing at home with the television, surrounded by the family who were his greatest joy. Francesco leaves his wife Carol, children Giuliano, Angelina, Francesca, Lucia and Caterina, and nine grandchildren. Read more at tinyurl.com/Francesco-Castelluccio. Photo: Contributed
4. Joanne Burford, Linacre Woods
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Joanne passed away at Ashgate Hospice, aged 57. After starting out as a dental nurse, she went on to specialise as a phlebotomist. Away from the clinic, she enjoyed horse riding, needlecrafts from knitting and crochet to embroidery and quilting, and walking with her dogs. Joanne leaves her husband Martin, sons Matthew and Lewis, sister Katie, brother-in-law Neil, and nieces Molly and Sophie. Read more at tinyurl.com/Joanne-Burford. Photo: Contributed