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Newbold
Mr Peter James Shelton of Newbold, Chesterfield, passed away on October 25, 2025, at Chesterfield Royal Hospital aged 99 years.
Born in Chesterfield, Peter was a lifelong local resident. His distinguished career in education began as a headteacher at a special education school before he became a lecturer in special education at Sheffield Hallam University.
Peter was also instrumental in helping to establish the Pathways homeless charity in Chesterfield. His diverse interests included a deep knowledge of stained glass windows, membership of the CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England), and a passion for photography, philosophy, art, and history. In his younger years, he was an enthusiastic canoeist and hiker.
Peter was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen. He leaves behind his sons, Roger and Christopher, and his daughter-in-law, Helen.
Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, November 26, at 12:15pm, Central Methodist Church, Chesterfield.
Any donations in memory of Peter will go to the Pathways charity. Donations may be given on the day or sent to B. Hattersley & Sons, 211 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BA. (01246 232820).
Newbold
Mr Peter James Shelton of Newbold, Chesterfield, passed away on October 25, 2025, at Chesterfield Royal Hospital aged 99 years.
Born in Chesterfield, Peter was a lifelong local resident. His distinguished career in education began as a headteacher at a special education school before he became a lecturer in special education at Sheffield Hallam University.
Peter was also instrumental in helping to establish the Pathways homeless charity in Chesterfield. His diverse interests included a deep knowledge of stained glass windows, membership of the CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England), and a passion for photography, philosophy, art, and history. In his younger years, he was an enthusiastic canoeist and hiker.
Peter was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen. He leaves behind his sons, Roger and Christopher, and his daughter-in-law, Helen.
Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, November 26, at 12:15pm, Central Methodist Church, Chesterfield.
Any donations in memory of Peter will go to the Pathways charity. Donations may be given on the day or sent to B. Hattersley & Sons, 211 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BA. (01246 232820).
Published by Derbyshire Times on Nov. 6, 2025.
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MR JOHN G TAIT
Yesterday
My condolences. I knew Peter through the U3A Poetry and Philosophy Groups which we have hosted. A lovely gentleman.
Jon Bellfield
November 7, 2025
Wonderful man and a great encourager saddened yo read this but having thanks for a lovely man thoughts and prayers
Christopher Neale.
November 7, 2025
So sorry to read Mr Shelton has passed away. He was one of my teachers at Frank Merrifield school, formerly Brambling house. He was a fantastic teacher, one of the best. RIPMr Shelton.
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