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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 1st February 2026 of Mrs Marilyn RYDE, widow of ex Insp Bryn Ryde (died 1992). Marilyn died at home after a fall. Her next of kin is her daughter, Mrs Alison Bowden.
Buxton officers will remember Marilyn, who was the manageress of Greggs Bakery for many years, through her late husband Bryn and daughter Marilyn who worked at Buxton DHQ. Marilyn’s funeral has been arranged for 2.00pm on Wednesday 25th February 2026 at St. Mary’s Church, Dale Road, Buxton SK17 6ND. Sean Murphy (Derbyshire NARPO Committee)
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 It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the death on Saturday 31st January 2026 at his home address of ex PC 159 Paul CLARKE, 55 years. Beloved husband to Emma and father to Faith (21yrs) and Libby (18yrs). Paul fought a brave and courageous battle with Cancer for 2 1/2 yrs.
Paul joined Derbyshire Constabulary in March 1992 and worked at Merrill and Cotton Lane Police station as a section officer for a little over 10yrs before joining Op Eagle and the Armed Response Unit where he remained until his retirement in March 2022. Paul will be remembered by his friends and colleagues for his love and passion of cars and motorbikes, his cheeky sense of humour and infectious laugh. He was loved and respected by so many. A devoted husband and father who will be deeply missed by his family. Everyone that knew Paul is welcome to attend the funeral which will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston-on-Trent at 2.30pm followed by a Reception at the Bulls Head, Belper Lane End, Belper. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research. Dress code for the funeral will be in keeping with Paul's wardrobe palette..... Blues, Greens, Grey, Brown colours, Jeans, chinos, country casual, Rab, car/motorbike clothes or gig t-shirts. If anyone has a story to tell about Paul & would like to share their friendship, funny moment or work experiences with the family you are invited to add your story and any pictures or videos on the following link: https://forms.gle/kTUHrgbwT8jE9LdWA or or e-mail: [email protected]. Thank you, Emma Clarke Richard 'doc' Watson (Secretary Derbyshire NARPO) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Thursday 22nd January 2026, peacefully in her sleep, of Mrs June Brenda GLADWIN, 88 years, widow of ex D/Sgt Graham Gladwin.
Her next of kin does not wish to receive any letters of condolence. Sean Murphy (Derbyshire NARPO Committee) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Thursday 22nd January 2026 of ex Supt. Alan McCORMICK, 85 years. Alan who had suffered with Pulmonary Fibrosis died peacefully at home. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Josaphine McCormick.
Alan initially joined Bedfordshire Police, transferring to the Metropolitan Police before transferring to the Derbyshire Police in 1970 on promotion to Inspector. He served at Chesterfield, Derby and within Special Branch and was deputy Commander at Derby, retiring in 1990. Alan was loved father to daughters Julia, Rosalind, sons Gez and Markus, their partners, Robert and Charlotte and grandchildren Grace, Alexander, Molly, Thomas, Dylan, Ruby and Elodie. Alan's funeral has been arranged for 2.30pm on Thursday 12th March 2026 at Derby Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH and afterwards at the Grapes PH, 66 High Street, Belper DE56 1GF. Sean Murphy (Derbyshire NARPO Committee)  It is with sadness that we announce the passing of PC 597 Oliver 'Mark' PALING who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday 7th January 2026 aged 63. Beloved husband of Isabelle; brother to Ruth; loving dad to Gilles and Christophe; uncle to Jordan and Amy. Fondly remembered and dearly missed by family, friends, and all who knew Mark.
Mark joined the Derbyshire Constabulary in 1986, he worked at Full Street and Chaddesden in Derby and later in Ops Room from where he took early retirement. Mark's funeral service will be held at Derby Cathedral on Monday 2nd March 2026 at 11:00am followed by a committal at Markeaton Crematorium at 12:30pm. Following the service the family warmly invite you to share more memories of Mark at Horsley Lodge, Smalley Mill Road, Horsley, DE21 5BL. Mark was not a NARPO member. Tributes can be left on this page or on our Facebook page Ian Louch (Chair Derbyshire NARPO) |
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Website: Pete Wise.