It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 24th December 2020 of ex PC Kevin George Carruthers, 65 years with Fibrosis of the lungs.  His next of kin is his wife, although separated.
Kevin retired in late 1995 and then moved to Northern Ireland.  He served in Chesterfield.

His funeral took place on the 30th December 2020.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 25th December 2020 of Ex Supt David Roy Ashton, 89 years. His next of kin is his wife Audrey Ashton.

Roy, as he was known,  collar number (672) served in Derbyshire from 1953 to 1978 when he transferred on promotion as Superintendent to West Mercia, serving in Complaints and discipline, Commandant of Droitwich Police Training School and finished as Supt. at Evesham in 1982.

His funeral will be held at 11.00am on Thursday 14th January 2021 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Swanwick.

Covid restrictions are in place, however the service can be viewed on line by following this link: https://www.obitus.com/  username: Juva4855, password: ​510215
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 9th December 2020 of ex PC Alan Burton, 72 years, from Cancer.  His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Barbara Mary Burton.  Alan retired in 1997 have served in Alfreton and Ripley.
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His funeral, which will be a private family service, will take place on the 29th December 2020 at Amber Valley Crematorium.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Sunday 20th December 2020 of ex Superintendent 727 Derek Walters, 83 years, after a long illness.  His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Iris Walters.

Derek retired in 1993 whilst Supt in Professional Standards HQ. He served at Clay Cross, Belper, Matlock, and Buxton.  He was for many years Head of Special Branch.

His funeral will be held at 11.00am on Wednesday 13th January 2021 at Amber Valley Crematorium, Swanwick.

Due to current restrictions Derek's cremation will be by invitation only. The crematorium has asked people not to gather outside due to current Covid regulations and there will be no access to the proceedings. Derek's family apologise if you cannot pay your respects in the way you would like to. To enable friends and family to watch the Service, a livestream will be available.

The service can be followed online by following the below  link. 
​https://www.obitus.com/.  Username: Qiwi0282,  Password: 690571
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Monday 30th November 2020 of ex Insp 663 William (aka Bill) Arthur DRING, 89 years.  Bill was not a NARPO member.  His next of kin is his wife Mrs Betty Dring.

Bill retired in 1984, whilst an acting Chief Inspector, he served in Matlock CID and Derby West.

His funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby, at 3.20pm on Wednesday 23rd December 2020.  Restrictions apply due to the pandemic.
​​Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Saturday 28th November 2020, at home of ex PC 372 Clive MILLER, 76 years. His next of kin is his wife Norah Miller. Clive has been living with Vascular dementia for the last three years

Clive joined the Police in 1971 and retired in 1999, serving mainly in the Chesterfield area.

His funeral has been arranged for 3.30pm on Wednesday 9th December 2020 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington Road, Chesterfield. The service is being live-streamed and will be viewable for 7 days. To see the webcast go to: www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view
Login / Order ID: 59674
Password: bgrfqrbf
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)

​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Friday 27th November 2020 of ex Sgt 117? Norman ARROWSMITH, 92 years (B.23.9.28) from Covid 19 at Loxley Park Assisted Living Home, Sheffield where he had lived since 2019. Norman was living with Dementia and was very poorly in the last few months and succumbed to Covid in the last few days since being diagnosed. Norman was a widower, his wife Jean passed away last year.  His next of kin is his Brother in Law, Brian Cork.

Norman joined the Derby Borough Police in 1948 after completing his National Service. He served mainly in Derby and Road Traffic and Driving School. He retired in 1983 and moved to Wainfleet near Skegness with Jean.

His funeral will be held at 1.00pm on Thursday 17th December 2020 at the North Chapel,  Grenoside Crematorium, Skew Hill Lane, Sheffield S35 8RZ. Covid restrictions are in place.
Please find below the link for the webcasting of Norman’s service.
 
https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view
Login / Order ID: 59302
Password: cwftvbezt. Norman Arrowsmith
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 5th November, 2020 from Covid 19 of ex PC 126 Adam BENTLEY (born Borkowski), 95 years. He leaves his wife Jean Bentley, who suffers from Alzheimer’s. Both lived at the Limes Residential Home, Mickleover, where they both contracted Covid, he succumbed because of his failing health but Jean managed to survive. His next of kin is his daughter Mrs Gillian Higton. His funeral took place on the 24th November 2020.

Adam who was born in Poland, joined the Polish Air Force, came to England and was stationed at Hucknall, Notts.  He became a Police Officer joining the Derby Borough Police after the Second World War. He was stationed at Buxton and Derby, serving on Traffic, Driving School and Road Safety.  He retired in 1978 and joined Derby Council as Road Safety Officer.  He was a long time member of the International Police Association (IPA) and was a member of the National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO). He was awarded Life Membership for his services as a Committee Member of our branch.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death of Mrs Kathleen Mary GALLIFORD, 72 years, on the 5th June 2020. Kathleen was the widow of PC Terence Galliford (died 2006) of the Underwater Search Unit. Her next of kin is her daughter Tracey Prescott

Her funeral has already taken place.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Thursday 5th November 2020 after a short illness of ex PC 481 Ian SWAIN, 76 years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Swain. Ian retired in July 1995 having served in C Division and latterly at Bolsover.

His funeral has been arranged for 11.00am on Wednesday 18th November 2020 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Chesterfield Road, Brimington, Chesterfield S43 1AU.  Covid restrictions, as to numbers attending, apply.
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)