J.R Hoult & Grandson Ltd

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

Mr Stuart Maxwell Harris of North Wingfield has sadly passed away at Ashgate Hospice aged 80 years.

Born in Chesterfield and has lived locally for the last 9 years.

Stuart worked as a Stone Mason.

Stuart was a builder, but loved working with wood as a hobby.

Stuart leaves his wife Nora, daughter’s Lisa and Maxine, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

The funeral service is due to take place on Wednesday 27th May 2026 at Chesterfield Crematorium at 10.30am.

Donations in the memory of Stuart will be taken for Ashgate Hospice.

Anyone wishing to find out any further information regarding our services, please call us on 01246 851194.

30/04/2026

John William Whittle.

The family would like to thank to all family and friends for attending the funeral and for all your kind messages at this sad time.

Thank you to all the staff from Just a Little Company.

Thank you to Matt McKenzie for his care and consideration.

Thank you to Robert and everyone at Hoults for being so kind and compassionate.

Donations in the memory of John raised £450.00 and will be given to Diabetes UK

Rest in peace John missed by all who loved him ###.

29/04/2026

Mr Graham Ullathorne of Lower Pilsley has sadly passed away at home aged 75 years.

Born in Manchester and he has lived locally in Chesterfield for 37 years.

Graham retired from the Post Office in 2002 and latterly a history tutor for the Worker’s Education Association in Hurst House.

Graham was published poet, loved football, was a consummate reader and dedicated his time and energies to support refugees and asylum seekers at Sheffield Conversation Club.

Graham leaves his wife Helen, Son Tom, Fred (deceased) and daughter Alice also 3 grandchildren.

The funeral service is due to take place on Monday 18th May 2026 at Chesterfield Crematorium at 12.45pm, then afterwards at Pilsley Village Hall.

Donations in the memory of Graham will be taken for Ataxia UK & Sheffield Conversation Club.

Anyone wishing to find out any further information regarding our services, please call us on 01246 851194.

28/04/2026

Mrs Sheila Lilian Kirk formerly of Pilsley has sadly passed away at Morton Grange Care Home aged 94 years.

Born in Pilsley and a lifelong local resident.

Sheila worked as a coach cleaner, Reeve Burgess, Pilsley.

She enjoyed gardening.

Sheila was predeceased by her husband Keith Kirk, and she leaves her daughter Karen and son Andrew, grandchildren Craig, James, Sarah, David and Christopher, great grandchildren Lottie, Millie, Sophie and Oliver.

The funeral service is due to take place on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at St Mary’s Church Pilsley at 11.00am followed by burial in Pilsley cemetery at 11.40am.

Donations in the memory of Sheila will be taken for Morton Grange Wishing Fund.

Anyone wishing to find out any further information regarding our services, please call us on 01246 851194.

28/04/2026

One of our clients baked us a lovely Chocolate Cake and brought it in to us yesterday . The week before they baked us a Lemon Drizzle Cake.

All of us from Hoults would like to say how delicious the cakes have been and thank you for taking the time for thinking about us.

As you can see from the picture there is not much left !!!!.😀

28/04/2026

Maureen Betty Martin ‘Betty’

The family would like to thank to all family and friends for attending the funeral and for all your kind messages at this sad time.

Thank you to Irene and Brian (Neighbours).

Thank you all the staff at Hazeldene House.

Thank you to Eastwood Stroke Ward, EMU Ward, Ashover Ward and Pearson Ward at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

Thank you to Ash and Zan at the Olde English, Clay Cross.

Thank you to Matt McKenzie for the lovely service he gave.

Thank you to Robert and everyone at Hoults for being so kind and compassionate.

Donations in the memory of Betty raised £45.00 and will be given to Ashgate Hospice.

Rest in peace Betty missed by all who loved her ###.

27/04/2026

Mr James Neil of North Wingfield has sadly passed away at Brookholme Croft Nursing home, Hasland aged 83 years.

Born in Hebburn and he has lived locally in Chesterfield for 46 years.

Jim worked as an industrial paint consultant for 47 years before he retired in 2008.

Jim enjoyed watching his 2 grandchildren growing up, gardening, photography, spending time with friends, his 2 dogs and travelling

Jim leaves his wife Anne, daughter Jacqueline Baker, and 2 grandchildren.
Jim was predeceased by his daughter Denise Neil.

The funeral service is due to take place on Friday 15th May 2026 at Chesterfield Crematorium at 11.15am.

Donations in the memory of Jim will be taken for Alzheimer’s UK.

Anyone wishing to find out any further information regarding our services, please call us on 01246 851194.

24/04/2026

Keith Victor Cornish.

The family would like to thank to all family and friends for attending the funeral and for all your kind messages at this sad time.

Thank you to all friends and relatives who have provided support throughout Keith’s illness whose help and support has been invaluable and which we have appreciated beyond words.

A special thank you to the District Nurses, Opat Team, Carer’s, Ashgate Hospice, and Blythe House Roaming Car.
Also thank you to staff on Ridgeway ward and Macmillan suite at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
A big thank you to Cup Liaison Team who have been with us throughout.

Thank you to Matt McKenzie for the lovely service he gave.

Thank you to Robert and everyone at Hoults for a professional service.

Donations in the memory of Keith raised £1000.00 and will be divided between Ashgate Hospice & Macmillan.

Rest in peace Keith missed by all who loved him ###.

24/04/2026

Mr Gerald John Garland of North Wingfield has sadly passed away at home aged 78 years.

Born in Plymouth and has lived locally for the last 2 years.

Gerald worked at Fusion Equipment Chesterfield.

He enjoyed bird watching, steam trains, train spotting and fishing.

Gerald leaves his spouse Christine, daughter’s Louise and Katie, grandchildren Liam, Jack, Dan, Aiden, Corylee, Paige and Latoya, great grandchildren Jayden & Ollie.

The funeral service is due to take place on Monday 18th May 2026 at Chesterfield Crematorium at 10.30am.

Donations in the memory of Gerald will be taken for RSPB.

Anyone wishing to find out any further information regarding our services, please call us on 01246 851194.