Derek Skelton Obituary
Mr Derek Skelton
Newbold
Mr Derek Skelton of Newbold has passed away at home, aged 83.
Born in Sheffield and a resident of the Chesterfield area for 53 years, Derek was a mechanical engineer until his retirement in 2007.
His interests included golf, gardening, reading, cooking, learning Spanish, family holidays, travelling and history.
Derek was predeceased by his wife Patricia Anne. He leaves daughter Tracy, son Richard and son-in-law Paul.
The funeral service takes place on December 2, 2025, St Lawrence Church, Barlow, at 1.30pm.
Funeral directors: Chas Widdowson Funeral Service, 33 Hazelhurst Lane, Stonegravels, Chesterfield
(01246 273935).
Published by Derbyshire Times on Nov. 27, 2025.