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.
9. John Gambles, Hillstown
Born in the South Yorkshire village of Ecclesfield, John came to be resident of Bolsover for more than 60 years. He passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 86. A former miner at Bolsover Colliery, the rest of his days were filled with farming, gardening, tinkering with tractors and breeding budgerigars. John leaves his wife Dorothy, children Stephen, Howard and Elizabeth, children-in-law Linda, Jane and Mick, grandchildren Kyle, Kane and Kirsten, and great-grandchildren Harry and Olivia. Read more at tinyurl.com/John-Gambles. Photo: Contributed
10. Sheila Peach, Pinxton
Born in Kirkby-in-Ashfield and a lifelong area resident, Sheila passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 97. In her working years she was a personal assistant at the National Coal Board, and later became active in the Probus community. She enjoyed the quiet pleasures of reading and gardening. Sheila was predeceased by her husband Leonard. Read more at tinyurl.com/Sheila-Peach. Photo: Contributed
11. Robert Ridley, Tapton
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Robert passed away at the Royal Hospital, aged 69. He spent much of his career managing mines at Great Hucklow. Off the job he enjoyed being a grandad, playing golf, riding his motorbike, overseas holidays, and cheering on Manchester United and Chesterfield FC. Robert leaves his wife Sandra, daughter Emma, and granddaughters Bethany and Niamh. Read more at tinyurl.com/Robert-Ridley. Photo: Contributed
12. Pauline Chaplin, Brampton
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Pauline passed away at the Royal Derby Hospital, aged 81. She retired as a secretary in 2005, and took time to enjoy travelling, gardening and outings with her walking group. Pauline leaves her brother David, and nieces Lycetta, Stephanie and Kirsty. Read more at tinyurl.com/Pauline-Chaplin. Photo: Contributed