It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 6th August 2023, in Hospital, of Mrs Betty BAILEY, 82 years, widow of D/C/Superintendent Duncan Bailey. Her next of kin is her daughter Jane Thompson. Betty suffered with Parkinsons and was in residential care.
Betty’s funeral has been arranged for 11.00am on Monday 4th September 2023 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick DE55 1BH. Flowers welcome as Betty loved flowers and any donations to Parkinsons UK. Sean Murphy (Secretary)
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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 3rd June 2023, peacefully at home after a long battle with Cancer of Mrs Susan STORROW, wife of ex PC 1411 Ivan Storrow. Her next of kin is her husband Ivan. Her funeral has already taken place.
When I saw Ivan, he informed me that his daughter Claire passed away on the 17th July 2023 from Cancer. He is helping his granddaughter come to terms with the loss of a Mother and Grandmother and she is helping him with the loss of a wife and daughter. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death on the 23rd June 2023, at home of ex PC 1200 Stephen John KIRK, 69 years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Jane Kirk.
Stephen retired in 1990 on ill health. He served mainly in the Derby area. As per his wishes Stephen will be having a direct cremation, so no funeral service. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the peaceful death on the 7th June 2023 of Mrs Stephanie EGAN, 88 years. Stephanie was the widow of Sgt Tony Egan, who passed away in 2010.
Her next of kin is her daughter Mrs Diane Herbert. Her Funeral has been arranged for Wednesday 5th July 2023, with a family committal at Macclesfield Crematorium followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Christ Church,125 St.John’s Road, Burbage, Buxton SK17 9AA at 12.00 noon. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 21st June 2023 of Mrs Margaret NEVILLE, 80 yrs. Margaret had not had good health for a few years. She is the wife of ex PC 877 Anthony (Tony) Neville.
Her funeral has been arranged for 1.00pm on Tuesday, 18th July 2023 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick DE55 1BH. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 11th May 2023, in Hospital 4 weeks after being diagnosed with Cancer, of ex PC 546 Duncan ROBERTSON, 81 years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Mavis Robertson.
Duncan, joined Derbyshire Police Force in 1968, working in - Chesterfield, Bolsover, Renishaw, Shirebrook & Staveley. He was incredibly proud of what did – Worked hard to provide for his family. Leaving the force in 1979 – Duncan & Mavis went on to become Steward & Stewardess at the North Star Club, Bolsover. Comment from son Steve Roberts: That was through the tough times of the 80’s and the miners’ strike, being an ex-Miner, an ex-Police Officer and then a Landlord – Duncan could see it from every angle. He was respected by many, for the way he dealt with all. His funeral took place at 2.30pm on Friday 26th May 2023 at Chesterfield Crematorium. Sean Murphy (Secretary) ![]() It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death from Cancer, in hospital following an operation and a 5 week stay, on Friday 9th June 2023 of ex Insp 952 Antony (Tony) Charles EYRE, 67 years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Veronica Eyre. Tony retired in 2006 after serving mainly in the Buxton area and heading up the Community Safety section at Darley Dale and Ripley. His funeral has been arranged for 1.30pm on Tuesday 4th July 2023, in the Cypress Chapel, Stockport Crematorium, Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport, Cheshire SK2 6LS Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, peacefully at home, on the 30th May 2023 of Mrs Linda Ann BATTERHAM, 79 years. She was the widow of PC 184 Don Batterham. Her next of kin is her son, Mr Andy Batterham.
There will be no funeral as there will be a Direct Cremation as per her wishes. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Wednesday 24th May 2023, peacefully at home, of Mrs Maureen ‘Mo’ NICHOLLS, 81 years, wife of ex D/Supt 174 Jess Nicholls of Heage. Mo had been living with vascular dementia for several years.
There will be no funeral as the family intend to have a Direct Cremation. Jess who is not well himself suffers from Parkinson’s Disease so their daughter Jo Nicholls of the same address will deal with any communications. Mo was a wonderful wife and mother. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 16th May 2023, peacefully at home of ex Sgt 539 John DUFFY, 82 years, of Buxton. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Angela Duffy.
John retired in 1989 as a result of an injury on duty. He served in Chesterfield and then mainly in Buxton Division in CID and Traffic. He then worked part time for the local council as a taxi enforcement officer until about 2000 when he lived with Alzheimer’s, cared for by his wife, family and carers. John’s funeral has been arranged for 1.30pm on Monday 5th June 2023 at St. Annes Catholic Church, Terrace Road, Buxton SK17 6DU followed by Cremation at Macclesfield Crematorium, 7 Westfields Avenue, Macclesfield SK10 3BU. Afterwards at Cavendish Golf Club, Gadley Lane, Buxton SK17 6XF. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Tuesday 27th December 2022 of ex PC 207 Roy HARBOUR, 96 years, of Leominster. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Joan Elizabeth Harbour.
Roy joined the Royal Navy at the age of 15 years to fight for king and country 'for hostilities only' in 1942 and served in the Pacific Wars and left the Navy in 1947 when he joined Derbyshire Constabulary, serving mainly at Rosliston. He was on duty in London for the Coronation of HRH Queen Elizabeth II who was the same age as Roy. He retired in 1977. His funeral has already taken place. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, on Thursday 20th April 2023, peacefully after a long battle with cancer, of Mrs Glenys Margaret DRAYCOTT, 79 years, wife of ex PC 47 John Draycott.
Her funeral has been arranged for 12.00 noon on Thursday 4th May 2023 at Stockport Crematorium, Buxton Road, Heavily, Stockport SK2 6LS in the Cypress Chapel. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Saturday 15th April 2023, after a short illness in Hospital of ex PC 315 Donald ‘Don’ WESSON, 95 years. His next of kin is his daughter Mrs Val Langley.
Don joined the Police in 1956 and served in Long Eaton, Belper, Swadlincote and Road Traffic. He was then Road Safety Officer until his retirement in 1983. His funeral has been arranged for 12.45pm on Thursday 11th May 2023 at Bretby Crematorium, Geary Lane, Bretby, Burton on Trent DE15 0QE. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Monday 10th April 2023, after a short illness in Hospital of ex PC 50 Geoffrey SELBY-SLY, 78 years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Christine Selby-Sly.
Geoffrey joined the Police in September, 1967 and served in Alfreton, North Wingfield and Chesterfield before retiring on ill health in 1994 and for the past 3 years he suffered with Alzheimer’s. His funeral has been arranged for 10.30am on Tuesday 9th May 2023 at Brimington Crematorium, Chesterfield Road, Brimington, Chesterfield S43 1AU and afterwards at The Gate Inn, The Knoll, Tansley, Nr. Matlock DE4 5FN. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Tuesday 28th March 2023, in hospital after a short illness of Mr George WEST, 68 years, husband of ex WPC 1773 Louise West who is his next of kin. Louise served in Derby from 1977 originally as Louise Hirst, until she married in 1982 and then served until retiring in 1997 due to an injury on duty.
His funeral will be held at 2.30pm on Friday 21st April 2023 in the main chapel at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. Sean Murphy (Secretary) I'm sorry to inform you of the death of Mr. John Hool 93yrs, formerly caretaker at Ilkeston Police Station. He will be remembered by many who worked there during the late 1980s.
His funeral will be at Serenity Chapel, Bramcote Crematorium, at 11.00am on Tuesday 4th April 2023. Enquiries to Gillotts Funeral Directors, Abbott Street, Heanor. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Sunday 26th March 2023, peacefully in Hospital, of ex PC 666 Kenneth CATTON, 94 years. His next of kin is his son, Alan Catton.
Ken as he was known joined the Police in 1952, after National Service. He served in Swadlincote, Chesterfield, Road Traffic and Enquiry Office, Chesterfield He retired in 1978. His funeral has been arranged for 1.30pm on Thursday 27th April 2023 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington, Chesterfield and afterwards at The Brittannia Public House, 56, Old Hall Road, Chesterfield S40 1HD. The family are very appreciative of the letters of sympathy. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Wednesday, 22nd March 2023, peacefully following a stroke, of Mrs Joan VAINES widow of C/Insp Archie Vaines. Joan’s next of kin is her daughter Diane Harris.
Her funeral has been arranged for 11.00am on Tuesday 18th April 2023 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick DE55 1BH followed by a Church Service at All Saints Church, Matlock DE4 3JG. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death of ex PC Stephen Robert PICKLES who passed away after a short illness at The City Hospital, Nottingham on 25th January 2023. His next of kin was his sixth wife Mrs Chris Hallam.
I believe Stephen joined the Derbyshire Constabulary in approximately 1966, retiring after 30 years service. I understand that he served in various areas of the force, including Alfreton, Buxton and Long Eaton. There is also a suggestion that he served as a Constable in Nottinghamshire Police for some time, possibly immediately before retirement. After his retirement it is believed that he again joined Nottinghamshire as a member of their Support Staff in the role of a Custody officer or similar. His funeral service was held at Bramcote Crematorium on 16th February 2023. Apologies that the information we have may be somewhat vague and confusing. Dave Ashley (Chair) It is will sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Tuesday 7th March 2023 of ex D/Sgt 151 Harold "H" ROBINSON, 81yrs. Harold had been suffering from Dementia for several years and died peacefully in his sleep at Oaklands Care Home, Langwith. His carer for a number of years had been his former colleague Roger Bowler. Can I ask that any correspondence be sent to Mr Bowler.
'H' joined the Derbyshire Constabulary as a Cadet in 1957 and joined the regular force a few years later. He served at Matlock, Staveley, was promoted to Sergeant at Belper and later served on the CID at Chesterfield and on the regional Crime Squad. He finished his service as a D/Sgt at Bakewell retiring in 1988. Harold was a great character and raconteur and will be missed by all those who had the pleasure to work with him. His funeral will take place 9.50am on Thursday 30th March 2023 at Chesterfield Crematorium. Ian Louch (Vice Chair) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, after a short illness on Saturday 18th February 2023 of former PC 501 Trevor MORRIS, 75yrs. His next of kin is his wife Glennis Morris. He also leaves a son Matthew.
Trevor joined the Derbyshire Police in 1968. He served at Renishaw, Ripley, Chaddesden and in the enquiry office at Full Street Police Station. He retired in 2000 but went on to work in File Preparation in Derby. His funeral took place on Wednesday 15th March 2023 at Swanwick Crematorium. Ian Louch (Vice Chair) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, after a short illness on Tuesday 21st February 2023 of former D/Sgt 686 Dennis RODGERS, 89yrs. His wife had died 3 years previously and his next of kin is his son Tony Rodgers.
Dennis joined Force in 1952, he worked in Derby Division and in the Traffic Department. Having attended DTS in 1962 Dennis moved to the CID in Chesterfield. He worked throughout Chesterfield Division and for a period on the Regional Crime Squad in Sheffield. In 1967 Dennis together with his colleague John Shaw were awarded the Queens Commendation for Bravery following a serious incident in Chesterfield. Dennis also represented the British Police in Rally Driving and competed throughout Europe. He retired in 1979 having achieved the rank of Detective Sergeant and then was employed for 10 years as an investigator with the Post Office. His funeral took place on Friday 17th March at Chesterfield Crematorium. Ian Louch (Vice Chair) It is with deep sadness that I have to inform you of the death, after a 15 month illness, on 7th February 2023 of John FIELD, collar number 1116. His next of kin is his wife Kate.
He joined the Derbyshire Constabulary in (approx.) 1973 and retired in 2003. His funeral took place at 11.00 am on Tuesday 28th February 2023. Dave Ashley (Chair) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on 6th February 2023 of retired Police Sergeant 101 Leslie OLDHAM, 96yrs. He passed away peacefully at the Care Home in Worksop where he had been resident for some time. His next of kin and only known relative is his daughter in law.
I understand that Mr Oldham joined the Derbyshire Constabulary during the late 1950’s and before his retirement in approx. 1988 had served at Chesterfield and in the Operations Room at Force Headquarters. His funeral took place at 3.00pm on Thursday, 2nd March 2023 at Babworth Crematorium, Retford, Notts. Dave Ashley (Chair) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death after a short illness on 6th January 2023 of ex PC 1206 Edward LAW. His next of kin at the time of his passing was his wife, Ann, who has now also sadly passed away some 10 days later from an unrelated illness on 16th January, 2023.
The couple’s next of kin now is their son, Mr Steve Law Mr Law initially joined the Metropolitan police before moving to Derbyshire in the early 1970’s. He worked a beat in the Renishaw, Whitwell and Clowne areas and then in the office at Chesterfield, before his retirement in the late 90’s. Funeral arrangements are not known, other than it will be a double funeral. Dave Ashley (Chair) |
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