It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, yesterday, Sunday 13th June 2021, of ex PC 531 Jack NORRIS, 93 years, at Whittington Care Home, Chesterfield.  His next of kin is his son, Stephen Norris.  Jack suffered with Dementia.

Jack retired in 1982 whilst working as the Collator at Chesterfield PS.  He had previously served at Matlock, Swadlincote and Chesterfield.

His funeral has been arranged for 12.30pm on Tuesday 22nd June 2021 for interment and graveside service at Beighton Cemetery, Sheffield S20.
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death yesterday, 6th June 2021, of ex PC 772 John Barry Ford, 74 years, after a short illness.  His next of kin is his wife Gill Ford.  John and Jill lived in Tenerife for many years since retiring in about 1999.  John served the majority of his service in B Division.  His funeral is due to take place tomorrow, Tuesday, 8th June, 2021.​
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death yesterday, Wednesday 2nd June 2021, of Mrs Eileen HILL, 95 years.  Eileen was the widow of Sgt Kenneth Hill.  Her next of kin is her daughter Mrs Fran Meakin.

I will update you when the funeral arrangements are known.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death of Mrs Sharon Delia COWLEY-BOOKER wife of ex PC 478 John Cowley-Booker.  Sharon passed away on the 30th April 2021, nine days after her 60th Birthday and after a 3 year battle with Cancer. John is her next of kin. 
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Her funeral has already taken place
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 8th February 2020 of Mrs Doreen Joan APPLEGATE 96 years, peacefully at the Cedar Tree Care Home, Derby. Doreen was the widow of Pc Ron Applegate BEM, who was a baritone soloist in Derbyshire Police Male Voice Choir.  Doreen’s next of kin is her son, David Applegate. The funeral has already taken place. We have only just been informed of her passing.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, on Friday 7th May 2021 of Mrs Jean Brenda CRANE, 89 years.  Brenda as she was known passed away peacefully at Grove House residential home in Ashover.  Brenda was the widow of PC 650 Derek Crane.  Her next of kin is her daughter, Louise Lennox.

Her funeral has been arranged for 11.00am on Thursday 27th May 2021 at St. Martin's Church, Church Street, Alfreton DE55 7AH, followed by cremation at The Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick DE55 1BH at 12.00 noon.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death the 3rd May 2021 of ex Sgt 500 John Derek KILLINGSLEY-SMITH, 82 years, after a short illness.  His next of kin is his wife Mrs. Kathleen (Kate) Dora Killingsley-Smith.

Derek as he was known joined Derbyshire Police after his National Service in the Grenadier Guards.  He served in Derby, Ripley, Alfreton and Chesterfield.  Retiring on ill health after being assaulted at Chesterfield Football Ground, in about 1990/91.  He later became Head of Security at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. He was a member of the IPA (International Police Association) for 50 years.

As soon as I know of the funeral arrangements I will update you.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death, on Sunday 25th April 2021, of ex PC 1515 Peter Bryan HARRISON, 70 years.  His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Kathleen (Kath)  Harrison.

Peter retired in 2005 having served at Eckington, Glossop, Chapel en le Frith and New Mills. Prior to joining the Police he served in the Merchant Navy for 15 years.

His funeral has been arranged for 11.30am on Monday 17th May 2021 at St. George’s Church, Church Lane, New Mills SK22 4NP.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 29th March 2021 of ex PC 100 Andrew George WEDD, 91 years.  His next of kin is his daughter Ms Joanne Wedd. 

Andrew joined the Derby Boro’ Police in about 1955 having completed his National Service.  He retired in about 1978 having served in Derby throughout his service.

His funeral has been arranged for 1.00pm on Monday 26th April 2021 at Derby Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby.  Covid restrictions apply
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, today, 7th April 2021, of ex Insp 195  Terence ‘Terry’ Cyril ROBERTS, 79 years. Terry passed away at home, he had been suffering from Lung Cancer.  His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Sandra Roberts.

Terry joined Derbyshire Police in 1961 and served at Ripley, Bakewell and Chesterfield.  He retired as Inspector in 1992.

His funeral has been arranged for 2.00pm on Thursday 22nd April 2021 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick.   Covid restrictions still apply.
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death yesterday, Thursday 18th March 2021, peacefully in Hospital, of ex C/Insp 706 Henry MacDonald SPENCER, 78 years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Gwen Spencer. 

Harry, as he was known, retired in 1988 on an ill health pension.  Harry started his career as a Police Cadet before joining the Regular Force in 1962. He served at Alfreton and Littleover before joining the British South Africa Police in Rhodesia in 1965.  In 1966 he rejoined the Derbyshire Police and served in Swadlincote, Belper, Staveley, Chesterfield and finally at Headquarters as Chief Inspector in Planning and Development.

On retirement they moved to Spain where they remained until 2018 before returning to the UK due to his ill health.

His funeral has been arranged for 3.50pm on Wednesday 7th April 2021 at Lincoln Crematorium, Washingborough Road, Lincoln LN4 1EF.   Highly observant Covid restrictions are in place at this Crematorium.
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, yesterday, 17th March 2021, peacefully, of ex PC 1041  Michael (Mick) Graham POET, 78 years.  His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Julie Poet.  Mick as he was known had been in a Nursing Home for the past 8 years.  Mick served in the Royal Navy and joined Derbyshire Police in 1969, serving at Chesterfield and Long Eaton.  He retired on ill health in October 1988. Mick was not a member of NARPO.
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His funeral has been arranged for 1.50pm on Tuesday 6th April 2021 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington, Chesterfield S43 1AU.  Covid restrictions apply.

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Sean Murphy (Secretary)

​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Tuesday 9th March 2021 of Mrs Kathleen Salt, 71 years, after a short stay in Hospital, from Covid and pneumonia . Kathleen was the widow of ex C/Insp Peter Gerard Salt who passed away on the 16th October 2020. Her next of kin is her daughter, Helen Salt.

Her funeral has been arranged for 10.30am on Monday 29th March 2021 at St. Andrews Church, Station Road, Stanley DE7 6FB.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 23rd February 2021, peacefully in Hospital of ex Sgt William ‘Dennis’ Hand, 90 years.  His next of kin is his wife Mrs Rose Mary Hand.

Dennis as he was known joined the Derby Borough Police where he remained until his retirement in 1981 whilst working in Traffic Admin.

His funeral has been arranged for Friday 19th March 2021 at Trent Valley Crematorium.  Due to Covid restrictions it will be a private family service.  No Flowers and donations to Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue, Derby.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Wednesday 10th February 2021, peacefully in her Care Home, of Mrs Margaret (known as Peggy) Ada Sanderson, 98 years.  Peggy was the widow of PC Jack Sanderson who retired in 1971 and passed away in 1985. Her next of kin is her son Philip Sanderson.
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Her funeral has been arranged for  1.30pm on Wednesday 24th February 2021 at Amberley Chapel, Marden, nr. Hereford HR1 3HH followed by interment at 2.15pm at Humber Woodland of Remembrance, Leominster HR6 0NE. Family flowers only and Donation to the Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon. Covid restrictions apply.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Wednesday 10th February 2021, from Covid,  after a short stay in Hospital of Mrs Joan Beal, 89 years, widow of ex Insp Derek Beal (rtd 1983).  Her next of kin is her son, Mr. Kevin Beal.

Her funeral has been arranged at Macclesfield Crematorium on  Thursday 4th March 2021.  Covid restrictions apply.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 31st January 2021, whilst in her Care Home, of Mrs Dora Smith, 95 years, widow of ex PC Jim Smith (Rtd 1975).  Dora’s next of kin is her son Mr Stuart Smith.

Her funeral has been arranged for 12.00 noon on Wednesday 17th February 2021 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Chesterfield Road, Brimington S43 1AU.  Covid restrictions apply

Sean Murphy (Secretary)

​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 12th February 2021 at Nottingham City Hospital from Covid of Mrs Diane Tidman, 77 years, widow of Insp Alan Tidman. Diane’s next of kin is her daughter Mrs Beth Mellor.

Her funeral has been arranged for 2.00pm on Thursday 11th March 2021 at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane,  Nottingham NG9 3GJ. Covid restrictions apply.
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death yesterday morning, Thursday 11th February 2021, at the Park Farm Lodge Care Home, Kettlebrook, Tamworth, Staffs, of ex PC Frank William Shaw, 100 years, after a short stay in Hospital. Frank’s next of kin is his son, Mr. Glyn Shaw. 

Frank served in Buxton and on Traffic.  In 1974 he was kidnapped whilst on traffic patrol duty in Buxton Town Centre, by an armed escapee from Broadmoor Prison and made to drive him to Blackpool where he handed himself in.  Frank was unhurt.

If you recall, Frank reached the ripe old age of 100 on the 23rd May 2020.  The Chief, PCC and our Chair, Dave Ashley wrote to him congratulating him of reaching this milestone and Derbyshire NARPO made him a ‘Life Member’.

23/02/21 Frank's family have decided to have a Direct Cremation with no mourners.  This will take place in the next fortnight and his ashes will be scattered in his boyhood haunts in Derbyshire..
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Saturday 23rd January 2021 of Mrs Patricia (Pat) Jane Burton, 69 years, in the Royal Derby Hospital.  Her next of kin is her husband ex PC 87 Allan Burton. Pat had over the last 22yrs suffered from several serious diseases and whilst in hospital before Christmas she caught Covid and because of the underlying illnesses she was unable to fight it.
 
Pat’s funeral  ‘A Celebration of Pat’s Life’ has been arranged at 1.20pm on Friday 19th February 2021, due to Covid restrictions this will be a family service, however you can view the funeral by following the below instructions:

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The family set up a JustGiving page in Pat’s memory to raise money for Blood Cancer UK, if you would like to donate please follow the link below:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joanne-finnigan2?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=joanne-finnigan2&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=84e8739ff31b4dc4bc9d78cbf1d4f81b.

Pats family thank you so much for the support you have shown them during this time, they have been overwhelmed by the number of messages and cards and the generosity shown to them by Pat’s friends and relatives.​
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death, on Friday 29th January 2021, of ex Sgt  405 Geoffrey Thomas Potten, 86 years.  His next of kin is his wife Mrs Sylvia Diane Potten.

Geoff, as he was known, retired in 1982 whilst Sergeant at Chesterfield.  He served mainly on Road Traffic and Motorway section.

His funeral will be held at 11.00am on Monday 1st March 2021 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton DE55 1BH. This will be a small family service and Covid restrictions will apply.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)