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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 20th August 2021, of ex Commandant of the Derbyshire Special Constabulary, Mr Eric William ALLEN, 88 years. Unfortunately I do not have full details of his service with the Specials, but he was Commandant for 10 years retiring in 1993 from that post. His next of kin is his daughter Mrs Hazel Williams. Eric was an active and long standing member of the International Police Association (IPA) Derbyshire Branch.
His funeral has been arranged for 2.00pm on Friday 24th September 2021 at the Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick DE55 1BH. Sean Murphy (Secretary)
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 It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Monday 6th September, 2021, of ex PC 581 Desmond ‘Des’ John O’BRIEN, 93 years, at his Nursing Home in Belper. His next of kin is his son Philip O’Brien.
Des as he was known, started with the British Transport Police for 5 years before joining Derby Boro’ Police (Pc 33) before amalgamation. He served mainly in the Boro’ and South Derbyshire and for the last 10 years he was a Crime Prevention Officer. He was heavily involved with the Police Federation where he was chair of the JBB. He retired in 1980 when he worked as Security at Gloworm, Belper. His funeral has been arranged for 2.00pm on Thursday, 30th September 2021 at the Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Saturday 4th September, 2021 of ex PC 583 Peter Max KASPRZYCKI, 68 years. His next of kin is his wife Jenny Kasprzycki.
Peter retired in 1999 having worked mainly in Chesterfield and area as a dog handler. His funeral has been arranged for 12.30pm on Thursday 23rd September 2021, at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington Road, Chesterfield. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, yesterday, 28th July 2021, at Brookholme Croft, Nursing Home, Hasland, Chesterfield of Mrs Glenys MOSS, widow of ex Chief Superintendent John Michael Moss. Her next of kin are her son’s Andrew and Richard Moss.
Her funeral has been arranged for 12.10pm on Wednesday 18th August 2021 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington Road, Chesterfield. Sean Murphy (Secretary)  It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, on Friday 16th July 2021, of ex DC 139 John William Barthorpe 71 years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Elaine Barthorpe.
John retired in about 2016 whilst he was working in Child Protection at Chesterfield. He had previously served at Clay Cross, Staveley CID and the Regional Crime Squad. His funeral has been arranged for 1.50pm on Monday 26th July 2021 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death, on Monday 5th July 2021, of Mrs Molly GASCOYNE, 79 years, wife of ex Sgt 558 Peter Gascoyne.
Her funeral has been arranged for 11.30am on Monday 26th July 2021 at Chesterfield Crematorium. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available after the service at Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Scarsdale Road, Chesterfield - everyone welcome. Sean Murphy (Secretary) 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 sudden death at home, on Sunday 6th June 2021, of ex Sgt 651 Philip Ian CROOK, 75 years. His next of kin is his wife Mrs Jenny Crook.
Phil, as he was known, retired in 1993 whilst a Patrol Sergeant in Chesterfield. He served in Matlock, Swadlincote, Renishaw and Chesterfield mainly in CID. He was seconded to the Regional Crime Squad and on return was the Intelligence Officer. His son David is a retired Derbyshire Police Officer and his grandson is a serving Police Officer with South Yorkshire. His funeral has been arranged for 2.30pm on Thursday 24th June 2021 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Chesterfield Road, Brimington, Chesterfield S43 1AU. Covid restrictions will apply to the Service, however mourners are able to line the route at the Crematorium. 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.
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 24th March 2021 of ex Sgt Marion Enid SPIBY, 83 years. Her next of kin is her friend Mrs Rose Spiby (no relation) where Marion lived.
Marion was not a member of NARPO so I do not have details of her service. I believe she retired on ill health whilst working at Alfreton in about 1983. She served at New Mills, Ilkeston and Alfreton. On retiring she worked for the Citizens Advice Bureau, Derby where she was Asst. Manager, working there until a week before her passing. Her funeral has been arranged for 10.00am on Monday 19th 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 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 on the 16th March 2021, peacefully at home, of ex D/Sgt Theodore Thomas JUDKINS, 90 years, from Cancer. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Sandra Judkins. Tom, as he was known, joined the Police in 1950 and served in Derby CID and Regional Crime Squad as Detective Sergeant. He retired in 1976 when he worked for Silkolene, Belper.
His funeral has been arranged for 11.30am on Wednesday 7th April 2021 at St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne which will be a graveside service. Covid restrictions will 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.
His funeral has been arranged for 1.50pm on Tuesday 6th April 2021 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington, Chesterfield S43 1AU. Covid restrictions apply. The Funeral can be viewed on the internet by visiting https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view Login / Order ID 87129 Password dkmxvgcb 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.
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) |
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