Anthony Wootton

Mr Anthony Wootton, of Ashgate Lodge, Saltergate, Chesterfield, has died at home, aged 28.
Born in Chesterfield, he lived in Pilsley until the age of 18 and then spent several years in Sheffield until moving back to Chesterfield last year.
Anthony studied catering and hairdressing at Chesterfield College and worked at salons in both Chesterfield and Sheffield. He also worked in call centres in Sheffield, prior to his illness.
He enjoyed listening to music, especially Madonna and Kylie, attending concerts and musical theatre. He frequently went on day trips and holidays with Brooks Travel Group.
Friendly and outgoing, Anthony liked reading, mainly biographies, socialising, singing karaoke and cooking. Orphaned when he was six years-old, he was cared for by his grandparents, Albert and May Spencer, and attended Pilsley Junior School and Deincourt Secondary School.
Single, Anthony leaves two sisters, Marie and Kay, nieces Emily, Erin, Alys and Rowan, great-niece Daisy-May, and godfather Eric.
A service at Chesterfield Crematorium, followed by burial of the ashes in Pilsley Cemetery has already taken place.
Funeral directors: S Hallam and Son, 122 High Street, Stonebroom (tel. 01773 872207).