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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 11th November 2023, peacefully at home, of ex Sgt 654 Maxwell Pierre DAKIN, 93 years. His next of kin is his wife Mrs Louise Dakin.
Max, after National Service in the Army, joined Derbyshire Police serving mainly in Chesterfield and Renishaw, retiring as Sergeant in 1984. Max will be remembered as a very good footballer playing for Sheffield United A team and Derbyshire police teams. When his funeral has been arranged I will update you. Sean Murphy (Secretary)
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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 2nd July 2023, in hospital, of ex PC 1181 Geoffrey Stanley LEADBETTER, 85 years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Susanne Leadbetter. Geoff suffered with COPD, fell and broke some ribs, leading to him being in Hospital where he sadly died from pneumonia.
Geoff did his National Service in 1959, after which he joined Manchester Police but couldn’t settle, so he rejoined the RAF serving 22 years. In 1979 he joined Derbyshire Police, serving in Alfreton and Ripley, until his retirement in about 1988. His funeral has already taken place on the 25th July 2023. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 17th October 2023 of ex Sgt 29 Joseph Edward DRABBLE, 75 years, peacefully in hospital. His next of kin is his partner of 20 years, Ms. Anita Burley. Joe suffered with prostate cancer. He retired in 1997 having served in Derby, Chesterfield, Renishaw, Dronfield. He then became a part time Comms Aide at Chesterfield, where he had served as Sergeant.
His funeral took place on Wednesday 25th October 2023 at Chesterfield Crematorium. It was a direct cremation with only a small service for family, as per his wishes. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 4th October 2023, peacefully at home, of Mrs Lorna WILLOUGHBY, 83 years, widow of ex PC 208 John Willoughby. Her next of kin is her niece, Mrs Paula Bestwick.
Lorna’s funeral has been arranged for 10.30am on Monday 23rd October 2023 at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Wednesday 11th October 2023 of ex DC 1460 Michael HUMPHREY, 73 years. His next of kin is his daughter Ms Kelly Farrell.
Mick served mainly in Derby, in CID and latterly with the Regional Crime Squad at Nottingham. He retired on medical ill health following an accident in about 1994. He was only diagnosed with Cancer in August this year but it spread very quickly. There will be no funeral as Mick wanted a Direct Cremation. However if anyone would like to make a donation, Mick nominated the Derbyshire Branch of NARPO via Thomas Ryde, Funeral Directors Bridge St., Belper. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Friday 6th October 2023, peacefully at Hospiscare, Exeter of Mrs Bridget HALL, 73 years, where she was receiving hospice care since the 15th September, after a 5 year battle with Cancer. Bridget is the wife of ex Insp 57 David Ernest Hall of Tiverton, Devon.
Members will remember Bridget from when she was the Enquiry Office Clerk at Matlock Police Station from 1986 to 1989. A private family funeral will take place at a woodland burial at the farm on a date to be arranged. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Tuesday 19th September 2023, peacefully at home from Lung Cancer of retired Constable 1314 Max BARN, 67yrs. His next of kin is his daughter Mrs Pauline Padden.
Max joined the Derbyshire Police in 1983 following service in the Royal Marines which saw him involved in active service in The Falkland Islands conflict and in Northern Ireland. He served in Buxton Division, mainly at Chapel-en-le-Frith where he was a well known and loved character. He was involved in a serious road traffic collision at work while driving a response car in 1989 and retired on ill health a few years later. Since leaving the Police Service Max worked in the Care Sector and was also involved with the rehabilitation of offenders. His funeral will take place at 12.30pm on Thursday 28th September 2023 at St Thomas Becket Church, Market Place, Chapel-en-le-Frith. A cremation service for close friends and family will follow at Macclesfield Crematorium. There will be a wake after the service at Chapel-en-le-Frith Golf Club. All are welcome. Ian Louch (Vice Chairman) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 24th August 2023 of ex PC Grahame HIBBERT, 88 years, of Buxton peacefully at home. He had a partner, Beth Jackson, of the same address, who is frail and bed ridden. His next of kin is his son Andrew Hibbert
He retired in about 1984, having served at Buxton in uniform and CID. He then trained as a welder and a few years later became a security guard for Otter. He was well known and liked. His funeral took place at 12 noon on Monday 18th September 2023 at Buxton Cemetery. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 7th September 2023 of Mrs Joyce Muriel CREMIN, 80 years (wife of ex Sgt 537 John Cremin), in Chesterfield Hospital after a short illness. Her next of kin is her husband John Cremin.
Joyce's funeral has been arranged for 2.10pm on Friday 6th October 2023 at Chesterfield and District Crematorium, Brimington, Chesterfield S41 1AU. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Tuesday 5th September 2023 of ex D/Superintendent 174 Jess NICHOLLS, 82 years, peacefully at home. His next of kin is his daughter Jo Nicholls.
Jess retired in about 1998 having served in Matlock, Derby, Alfreton and finally at Force Headquarters, mainly in CID. He suffered with Parkinsons for the last few years.. His wife Mo passed away on the 24th May 2023. Jess like Mo will have a direct Cremation with no funeral, as per his wishes. ‘Jess was just the best Dad’. Sean Murphy (Secretary) 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) 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) |
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Website: Pete Wise.