Market trader Don Hollingworth, who became famous for his ‘three for a pound, your strawberries‘ call to passing customers at Ayres fruit stall, passed away last month at the age of 81.
Today Don’s funeral cortege passed his old stall on its way to a service at Chesterfield Crematorium.
Here stories were shared about Don and there was a further celebration of his life at The Market pub, one of his favourite haunts.
5. Don Hollingworth's funeral
Don was a fixture on the market, on his stall located outside Marks & Spencer, for decades. Store staff were among those to watch his procession pass today. Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Don Hollingworth's funeral
Don's funeral service was held later at the crematorium and featured some of his favourite songs from Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones. Recordings were also played of Don talking about life on the market. Photo: Brian Eyre
7. Don Hollingworth's funeral
The funeral was a celebration of Don's life and applause rang around the marketplace as the procession passed. Don worked full-time on the market from age 16 and was born in Hasland. Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Don Hollingworth's funeral
Don Hollingworth doing what he did best. His family say he was a 'lovely guy' and people in Chesterfield have been paying their own tributes since his sad passing. Photo: Submitted