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.
13. Paul Webber, Chesterfield
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong resident, Paul passed away at his daughter's family home in Birchover, aged 81. A hairdresser all his life, he ran family business Webber's with his older brother John. When he set down his scissors, he performed with Chesterfield Operatic Society, loved cars and was a keen Chesterfield FC fan. Predeceased by his wife Angela in 2021, Paul leaves children Mark and Sophie, children-in-law Henry and Katherine, and grandchildren Ellie, Harry, Daisy, Lily and Jack. Read more at tinyurl.com/Paul-Webber. Photo: Contributed
14. Anne Cook, Ashgate
Born in Clay Cross and a lifelong local resident, Anne passed away at home, aged 85. A dedicated homemaker in her working years, she liked to relax by watching tennis and snooker, and doting on her family. Predeceased by her husband David, Anne leaves children Gaynor and Gary, and grandsons Lewis, Liam and Max. Read more at tinyurl.com/Anne-Cook. Photo: Contributed
15. Stephen Shaw, Chesterfield
Born in Nottingham, Stephen came north to settle in the Chesterfield area for the past 45 years. He passed away at Brookholme Care Home, aged 83. A quantity surveyor by trade, he also took keen interest in birdwatching, railways and military history. Stephen leaves his wife Heather, son Simon, and grandchildren Liam and Jessica. Read more at tinyurl.com/Stephen-Shaw. Photo: Contributed
16. Cynthia O'Donnell, Inkersall
Born in Hollingwood and a lifelong local resident, Cynthia passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 89. She spent 42 of those years serving the community as a district nurse and midwife. A keen cinemagoer, she also enjoyed holidays abroad, cookery, television and her family. Predeceased by her husband David, Cynthia leaves son Andrew. Read more at tinyurl.com/Cynthia-ODonnell. Photo: Contributed