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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death of retired PC 1554 Richard 'Dick' REEVES. Dick who had recently celebrated his 65th birthday died peacefully at home on Friday 8th May following a long illness. His next of kin is his wife Jan. He leaves 2 daughters, Chloe and Collette.
Dick joined the Derbyshire Constabulary in 1983 and was posted to Shirebrook. He later transferred to Ashbourne but due to his illness completed his service as part of the Crime Management Unit. Dick Retired in 2013 after 30 years of Police servIce. He will be remembered by all as a dedicated officer, he was a lovely man with a gentle nature but a clever and dry sense of humour. He will be missed by all who worked alongside him. Richard's funeral has been arranged for 10.00am on Monday 15th June 2026 at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby DE22 4NH. Ian Louch (Chair Derbys NARPO)
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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the recent death of Shirley BAILEY, ex Sgt 216 Brian Sergeant’s partner of many years. She passed away in a care home in Codnor where she had been residing for the past 12 months.
Her funeral is being held at 2.00pm this Friday, 15th May, at Waingroves Chapel, Waingroves Road, Ripley DE5 9TB. No other details are known Sean Murphy (Derbys NARPO Committee) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Friday 17th April 2026, after a short illness, of ex Sgt 76 Robert GOODWIN, 80 years. His next of kin is his wife, Susan Goodwin.
Bob, as he was known, joined the Police in Devon and Cornwall but due to circumstances transferred to Derbyshire Police in 1973, where he served in Dronfield, Chesterfield and Matlock. He will be remembered as being part of the Derbyshire underwater search unit for many years. He retired in 1996 as Sergeant in Crime Prevention. Beloved husband of Sue, Father to daughter Nicki, her partner Juan and Grandchildren Sophie Louise and Maria Charlotte. On retirement Bob and Sue moved to Israel and Spain where he continued his love of diving for many years before returning to the UK. Bob’s funeral has been arranged for 1.30pm on Tuesday 12th May 2026 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington, Chesterfield S431AU. Sean Murphy (Derbys NARPO Committee) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Wednesday 29th April 2026 of ex Superintendent Malcolm Brian NORTH, 88 years. He collapsed suddenly and unexpectedly, whilst playing crown green bowls at Spondon. Despite best efforts being made they failed to revive him.
His next of kin is his wife, Margaret Ann North, who is known as Ann. Malcolm served in the RAF during National Service and served in Cyprus during the Cyprus Emergency with Eoka. On returning from Cyprus he joined Leicester City Police. About this time, Derbyshire Police, held a recruitment campaign for Inspectors and Malcolm was one of those affectionately known as the 12 apostles. Malcolm served in Shirebrook, Renishaw, Matlock, retiring in 1981 as Superintendent at Headquarters. After retirement he took on many Charity roles such as Crown Green Bowls, Treasurer with the Boy Scouts and various positions within Probus Matlock and for many years, he was Secretary of the Derbyshire Branch of the National Association of Retired Police Officers. (NARPO) He was a beloved husband to Ann for over 67 years. Beloved Father to Adrian Paul, Joanne Louise, and Matthew James. Their partners, Francis, Glynn and Mari. Grandchildren - Alice, Sian, Callum, Georgia, Daniel, William and Thomas. Great grandchildren - Orla, Rory, Aoifa, Alba, Nova, Maisy, George, Quinn, Reeve and Elliott. Malcolm's funeral has been arranged for 10.00am on Monday 8th June 2026 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium and afterwards at Morley Hayes, Derby.. Sean Murphy (Derbys NARPO Committee) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the Wednesday 22nd April, 2026, after a short stay in hospital of ex Assistant Chief Constable Norman Arthur RUSHTON, 88 years. Norman's next of kin is his wife Mrs Eileen Rushton, he also left a son, Phillip, and a daughter, Sharon.
Norman joined the Derby Borough Police and moving to Derbyshire County Constabulary on amalgamation. Norman was the first Sergeant promoted under the Bramshill scheme and he continued working in all areas of the Force until he became Assistant Chief Constable until his retirement in 1989 after 32 years service. Norman was in relatively good health until about 3 months ago when he had a fall and suffered with mild Alzheimer’s. There will be no funeral as per his wishes, instead he will have an unattended cremation. Sean Murphy (Derbys NARPO Committee) |
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Website: Pete Wise.