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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Monday 5th January 2026 of ex Sgt 278 Adam George CLARK, 91 years. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Isobel Clark. Adam died peacefully at Cedar Court Dementia Care Home, Bretby, where he was for the last 12 months.
Adam joined the Police in 1962, serving in Ilkeston and afterwards as Patrol Sergeant at Swadlincote, until retirement. Adam then worked as a civilian Enquiry Office Clerk for many years, where he used his skills as a Sergeant, when dealing with the public. Adam was a loving husband to Isobel, and to daughters Debbie and Fiona, sons in law Nick and Simon and grandfather to Lauren, AJ, Louis and Georgia. Adam’s funeral will be held at 11.30am on Monday 2nd February 2026 at Hill Street Baptist Church, 6a Hill Street, Swadlincote DE11 8HL followed by interment at Church Gresley Cemetery. Sean Murphy (Derbyshire NARPO Committee)
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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Wednesday 7th January 2026 of ex WPC 1704 Janet Mary BALL nee COLLEDGE, 86 years, in the Park Residential Home, Derby. Janet’s next of kin is her friend and next door neighbour Mrs. Dawn White. Janet who lived alone, has been poorly since 2017 with cirrhosis of the liver and had a stroke and other ailments.
Janet served at Derby and Alfreton on uniform duties and as a Detective in CID, and retired on ill health in the late 1970’s or early 1980’s. She was married to ex DC Peter Ball (No details) but it only lasted a few months before their divorce. When I know her funeral arrangements I will update you. Sean Murphy (Derbyshire NARPO Committee) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Monday 12th January 2026 of Mrs Gillian ‘Gill’ SMITH, 82 years, the wife of ex Insp 3157 John Robert Smith, who is next of kin. Gill as she was known, died peacefully in Chesterfield Royal Hospital, after a short stay. Gill had suffered from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for the last few years. Gill was loved mother to Andrew and Phillip, daughter in law to Christine and beloved Grandmother to Abbie, Tom and Lewis.
Gill’s funeral has been arranged for 2.00pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at Amber Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick DE55 1BH. Afterwards at the Gate Inn, The Knoll, Tansley, Matlock, DE4 5FN Sean Murphy (Derbyshire NARPO Committee) |
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