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Margaret (known as Peggy) Ada Sanderson

18/2/2021

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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.
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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)
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Joan Beal

16/2/2021

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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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Dora Smith

16/2/2021

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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 31st January 2021, whilst in her Care Home, of Mrs Dora Smith, 95 years, widow of ex PC Jim Smith (Rtd 1975).  Dora’s next of kin is her son Mr Stuart Smith.

Her funeral has been arranged for 12.00 noon on Wednesday 17th February 2021 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Chesterfield Road, Brimington S43 1AU.  Covid restrictions apply

Sean Murphy (Secretary)
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Diane Tidman

16/2/2021

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​It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 12th February 2021 at Nottingham City Hospital from Covid of Mrs Diane Tidman, 77 years, widow of Insp Alan Tidman. Diane’s next of kin is her daughter Mrs Beth Mellor.

Her funeral has been arranged for 2.00pm on Thursday 11th March 2021 at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane,  Nottingham NG9 3GJ. Covid restrictions apply.
​Sean Murphy (Secretary)
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Frank William Shaw

12/2/2021

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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death yesterday morning, Thursday 11th February 2021, at the Park Farm Lodge Care Home, Kettlebrook, Tamworth, Staffs, of ex PC Frank William Shaw, 100 years, after a short stay in Hospital. Frank’s next of kin is his son, Mr. Glyn Shaw. 

Frank served in Buxton and on Traffic.  In 1974 he was kidnapped whilst on traffic patrol duty in Buxton Town Centre, by an armed escapee from Broadmoor Prison and made to drive him to Blackpool where he handed himself in.  Frank was unhurt.

If you recall, Frank reached the ripe old age of 100 on the 23rd May 2020.  The Chief, PCC and our Chair, Dave Ashley wrote to him congratulating him of reaching this milestone and Derbyshire NARPO made him a ‘Life Member’.

23/02/21 Frank's family have decided to have a Direct Cremation with no mourners.  This will take place in the next fortnight and his ashes will be scattered in his boyhood haunts in Derbyshire..
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

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Patricia (Pat) Jane Burton

8/2/2021

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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Saturday 23rd January 2021 of Mrs Patricia (Pat) Jane Burton, 69 years, in the Royal Derby Hospital.  Her next of kin is her husband ex PC 87 Allan Burton. Pat had over the last 22yrs suffered from several serious diseases and whilst in hospital before Christmas she caught Covid and because of the underlying illnesses she was unable to fight it.
 
Pat’s funeral  ‘A Celebration of Pat’s Life’ has been arranged at 1.20pm on Friday 19th February 2021, due to Covid restrictions this will be a family service, however you can view the funeral by following the below instructions:

1) Click on this link: https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view
2) Enter this Order ID: 73130
3) Enter this Password: jtxgcamf
You can then accept the terms and conditions by clicking the tick-box and press the Login button to view the web cast.

The family set up a JustGiving page in Pat’s memory to raise money for Blood Cancer UK, if you would like to donate please follow the link below:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joanne-finnigan2?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=joanne-finnigan2&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=84e8739ff31b4dc4bc9d78cbf1d4f81b.

Pats family thank you so much for the support you have shown them during this time, they have been overwhelmed by the number of messages and cards and the generosity shown to them by Pat’s friends and relatives.​
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
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John Stanley Hodgson

2/2/2021

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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Sunday 31st January 2021, in Chesterfield Royal Hospital, of ex PC 658 John Stanley Hodgson, 79 years.  His next of kin is his wife Mrs Vivienne Hodgson. John retired in 1986 having served in Chesterfield and also in Crime Prevention. 

​His funeral has not been arranged but it will be a private ceremony.

Sean Murphy (Secretary)

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Geoffrey Thomas Potten

1/2/2021

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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death, on Friday 29th January 2021, of ex Sgt  405 Geoffrey Thomas Potten, 86 years.  His next of kin is his wife Mrs Sylvia Diane Potten.

Geoff, as he was known, retired in 1982 whilst Sergeant at Chesterfield.  He served mainly on Road Traffic and Motorway section.

His funeral will be held at 11.00am on Monday 1st March 2021 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton DE55 1BH. This will be a small family service and Covid restrictions will apply.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
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