 It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 4th August 2022, after a fall in Hospital following a routine procedure for Cancer, of Mrs Cheryl WAGSTAFFE (RUSH), 73 years, widow of Sgt 1033 Brian Rush. Cheryl lived at Dornoch, Scotland. Cheryl’s next of kin is her daughter Ms Katie Wagstaffe.
Brian Rush who served at Buxton passed away in 2015 and Cheryl was a Comms Aide at Buxton Police Station from 1985 to 1996. I will update you when I know the funeral arrangements. Sean Murphy (Secretary)
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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 12th July 2022, peacefully at home after a long illness, of ex Sgt 970 Dennis Arthur SKELTON, 87 years. Dennis was given 3 months to live in September 2021. His next of kin is his partner of 36 years, Sandra Steele. .
Dennis joined the Derby Borough Police in 1959 and was issued with collar number 181 until amalgamation in 1967 when he moved to Derbyshire County and Borough where he was Sgt 970 until he retired in 1988. He served mainly in Derby. His funeral has been arranged for 11.00am on Monday 1st August 2022 at Amber Valley Crematorium and Memorial Park, Derby Road, Swanwick DE55 1BH. Sean Murphy (Secretary)  It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death yesterday, 24/06/2022 of ex PC 1326 Michael John DUDLEY, 73 years, after a long illness. His wife Jean predeceased him in 2014. His next of kin is his daughter Amanda Dudley.
Michael joined the Derbyshire Police in 1971 when he was allocated shoulder number 395. He resigned in 1977 but re-joined in 1979, when he was allocated shoulder number 1326. He served at Chesterfield, Bakewell and on Matlock Traffic until he retired on ill health in 1989, when he was diagnosed with Cancer. Since November, 2021 he has been in the care of Ashgate Hospice until his passing. As per his wishes, he is to have a Direct Cremation with the Co-op Funeralcare, Chesterfield so there will no funeral service. It is with sadness that I Have to inform you of the death on the 28th May 2022 of ex D/Sgt 577 Phillip Francis James GREATOREX, 79 years, after a short illness with Cancer. His next of kin is his wife Mrs Minnie Greatorex.
Phillip served in the Derby area on CID, Special Branch and Regional Crime Squad. He retired in 1988. His funeral has been arranged for 2.30pm on Wednesday 22nd Jun, 2022 at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death yesterday (30/05/2022) of Mrs Rosemary Goodwin CRESSWELL, 93 years, widow of Sgt 1 Ted Cresswell of Ripley. Rosemary’s next of kin is her niece, Mrs Paula Sheldon. Rosemary was on end of life care at the Royal Hospital, Derby.
Her funeral has been arranged for 11.00am on Wednesday 22nd June 2022 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 of Mr. Timothy BENNETT, 71 years, on the 29th March 2022 who was the husband of ex PC 1772 Elizabeth Adele Bennett nee Maguire. Timothy was not a Police Officer. He had been quite poorly and Liz was his carer.
His funeral has already taken place on the 3rd May 2022. Sean Murphy (Secretary)  It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 30th April 2022 of ex PC 1408 Robert Thomas GLOVER, 70 years after a short stay in Old Lodge Care Home, Etwall. His next of kin is his daughter Claire Glover. Bob as he was known was living with Vascular Dementia and being cared for by his daughter Claire. His wife, Christine Lesley Glover pre deceased him in 2018.
Bob joined the Police in October 1979 after his Naval career as a Naval Regulator ( Navy Police) until his retirement in July 2008. He served mainly in Derby and was a Gaoler for a long time and his wife was the Police matron. On retirement he worked as a civilian in the Crime Management Unit at HQ. His funeral will take place at 1.30pm on Monday 30th May 2022 at Trent Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Aston on Trent, Derby DE72 2AF. Floral tributes welcomed or donations may be left in the collection box at the service and will be forwarded to the Old lodge Nursing Home. Following the service, light refreshments will be served at The Coopers Arms, Weston on Trent, Derby DE72 2BJ Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 20th April 2022 of ex C/Insp Brian WALL, 86 years, at the Woodhall Park Nursing Home, Risley; where he lived with his wife Mrs Jennifer Wall, and where she is still in Care. His next of kin is his son, Mr. Darryl Wall.
Brian joined Derbyshire Constabulary after National Service in February 1959. He served at Chesterfield, Derby, Alfreton and Police Headquarters until his retirement in June 1989. His funeral has been arranged for 3.30pm on Monday 16th May 2022 at Trent Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Aston on Trent, Derby DE72 2AF. Family flowers only but donations to the Air Ambulance, RNLI and M S Society UK. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 18th April 2022, at home of Mrs Barbara Mary FENWICK, 94 years. Barbara was the widow of ex C/Supt Anthony Nicholas Fairfax Fenwick who passed away on the 12th April 2020 aged 92 years. Her next of kin is her son, Nick Fenwick.
Her funeral has been arranged for 2.30pm on Tuesday 17th May 2022, at Bretby Crematorium, Geary Lane, Burton on Trent DE12 QE. It is the family’s intention to hold a remembrance service to remember her husband Anthony Fenwick as well, due to the fact that no one could attend his funeral due to the pandemic. Sean Murphy (Secretary)  It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 11th April 2022 of ex PC 1123 Stephen WAIN, 66 years, after a long battle with Cancer. His next of kin is his wife Madeleine Wain. Steve retired from Derbyshire Police in 2006 having served at Matlock, Ashbourne, Road Traffic and lastly as an Instructor in Driving School. After retiring he worked for Mercedes, Teaching Emergency defensive driving for charities and then as a civilian Driving instructor for Nottinghamshire Police.
His funeral will be held at 12.30pm on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby DE22 4NH. Refreshments afterwards at The Joiners Arms, Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JA Donation in lieu of flowers to St. Giles Hospice, Ashby House, 17 Bath Street, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 2FH. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death of Mrs Shirley BARKER, 86 years, widow of PC Ray Barker on the 25th March 2022.
Her funeral has already taken place. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Sunday 3rd April 2022, at The Royal Hospital, of Mrs Margaret BARKER, 80 yrs. Margaret was the widow of PC Cliff Barker who passed away in August 1995. Her next of kin is her daughter Mrs Beverley Harris.
Margaret’s funeral has been arranged for 1.30pm on Thursday 28th April 2022 at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death this morning, Monday 11th April 2022 in The Royal Hospital, Derby of ex D/Sgt 137 Gordon Harold STEVENSON, 91 years. His next of kin is his son Philip Stevenson.
Gordon retired in 1985 as D/S in Special Branch. He served at Bolsover, Derby CID as Constable and Sergeant and he also served on the Crime Squad. His funeral has been arranged for 12.30pm on Friday 13th May 2022 at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 18th March 2022 of Mrs Jennifer Ann KEETON, 78 years, wife of ex Supt. Edwin ‘Ted’ Keeton.
As per Jennifer’s wishes there will be no funeral just a direct cremation and scattering of ashes. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Wednesday 30th March 2022, after a short stay in hospital, of ex Sgt 416 Kenneth William CLARKE, 91 years, of Long Eaton. His next of kin is his daughter Mrs Elizabeth Thomas.
Ken, as he was known, retired in 1978 having served in Swadlincote and mainly on traffic in the Derby area. On retirement he was employed by the Police as a civilian driver based at Full Street for many years. His funeral has been arranged for 11.00am on Monday 25th April 2022 at The Serenity Chapel, Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote, Notts NG9 3GJ Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 21st March 2022, whilst on holiday in Portugal, of ex PC 1113 Michael Christopher WINCHURCH, 67 years. His next of kin is his wife Ann Winchurch.
Michael took ill whilst on holiday and after 3 weeks of tests they found a terminal tumour and he passed away at Faro Hospital, Portugal. As is the case abroad with quick funerals, he was cremated on Friday 25th March, 2022 and his ashes were scattered near his holiday home. Michael was a former cadet and was stationed mainly in B Division as uniform and CID until his retirement in 2003 when he worked in Crime Management at Buxton. Sean Murphy (Secretary)  28/03/22 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 6th March 2022, from Cancer, of ex D/Insp Raymond GRIFFITHS, 77years. His next of kin is his son, Raymond Griffiths. Ray retired in 1994 having served in uniform at Heanor and Chesterfield and then with the Regional Crime Squad as D/Sergeant and D/Inspector. His funeral was held at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington for immediate family as per his wishes. Sean Murphy (Secretary) 28/03/22 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 10th February 2022, suddenly after a short illness, of ex Sgt Angela May MANSON nee GRUBB, 82 years. Angela was a long term resident of Cloverleaf Care Home, Lincoln. Unfortunately I have not been able to contact any next of kin. Angela served at Alfreton and Chesterfield until her retirement. Her funeral took place at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Brattleby, Lincs on the 8th March 2022. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 17th March 2022 of Mrs Anne GIBBS of Poole, Dorset. Anne was the widow of ex C/Supt David Gibbs, who died whilst serving in 1985 as Divisional Commander of ‘C’ Division. Her next of kin is her son, retired D/Sgt Andy Gibbs. Anne was a widow member of Dorset NARPO.
Her funeral has been arranged for 11.00am on Thursday 14th April 2022 at The Barn Harbour View Crematorium and Woodland Burial, Randalls Hill, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6AN. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on 7th December 2021 of Mrs Jane Mary BATEMAN, 69 years, following a heart operation. She was the wife of ex C/Supt 1175 Anthony ‘Tony’ Bateman. The funeral has already taken place.
Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Tuesday 1st March 2022, after a brave battle with Cancer, of Mrs Barbara Mavis NEWTON, 77 years, wife of ex Superintendent Ken Newton.
Barbara’s funeral has been arranged for 11.00am on Tuesday 29th March 2022 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick DE55 1BH and afterwards at Alfreton Hall, Church Street, Alfreton DE55 7AH. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 27th February 2022, after a short illness, at Glanclywdd Hospital from pneumonia, of Mrs Cynthia Margaret WILDSMITH 73 years. Cynthia was the wife of ex PC 824 Philip Wildsmith of Prestatyn, North Wales.
Her funeral has been arranged for 12.00 noon on Thursday 17th March 2022 at Denbighshire Memorial Park and Crematorium, Glascoed Road, St. Asaph LL17 0LG. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death of ex PC David FOSTER, 78 years, on the 21st February 2022. His next of kin is his wife Margaret Foster. David joined Derby Borough Police where he worked as a Traffic and a Firearms Officer. He retired early from the Police, whilst in his forties to help run a Children’s Home in Leicester with his wife Margaret.
His funeral has been arranged for 2.45pm on Thursday 17th March 2022 at Loughborough Crematorium, Leicester Road, Loughborough LE11 2AF. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, after a short illness, on Saturday 5th February 2022, of Mrs Madelene Theresa DAWES, 78 years, wife of ex PC 661 Jeffrey Dawes.
Her funeral has been arranged for 10.00am on Thursday 3rd March 2022 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton DE55 1BH. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Friday 11th February 2022, in Ravensworth Care Home, where he had been living with Dementia of ex D/Sgt 136 Alan Arthur Parkin, 75 years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Christine Parkin.
Alan retired from the Police on ill health in about 1986? Having served in Derby, Chesterfield and Dronfield and as D/Sgt on Regional Crime Squad and Drug Squad. He then worked as an Operator on the CCTV cameras for Chesterfield Borough Council. He has been living with Dementia for 6 years and for the past 10 months staying at Ravensworth Care Home. His funeral has been arranged for 1.30pm on Wednesday 9th March 2022 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Chesterfield Road, Brimington S43 1AU. For those unable to attend the funeral is being webcast. Please Use the PIN number below to gain access. Webcast Login PIN : 373-0833 https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view Webcast Viewing Instructions are available here. Sean Murphy (Secretary) |
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