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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Tuesday 26th August 2025, of ex Sgt 98 James Thomas ‘Tom’ GIBBS, 99 years, peacefully in his Care Home at Pinxton Manor, just 10 days short of his 100th birthday. Tom’s next of kin is his wife, Mrs Phyllis Gibbs, whom he married after he retired in 1978. Unfortunately Phyliss is also in a care Home so any communications should be addressed to his son, Mr Bob Gibbs.
Tom as he was known joined Derbyshire Police in 1949 and retired as Sergeant in 1975 where he served at Chesterfield, Ilkeston, Alfreton and lastly in Operations Room at Police Headquarters. After he retired he became a School Welfare Officer with Derbyshire County Council until he retired in about 1985. Tom or Sniffer as he was affectionately known, contributed an enormous amount to Derbyshire Police, together with his brother, the late ex PC Colin Gibbs and his son Bob Gibbs, who retired in 2001. Tom’s funeral has been arranged for 4.00pm on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick, DE55 1BH. Sean Murphy
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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the unexpected death on the 3rd August 2025, peacefully in Hospital, after a short illness of ex PC 530 Thomas ‘Tom’ COCKBURN, 87 years. His wife Alice pre deceased him. His next of kin is his daughter Carol Cockburn
. Tom retired in 1987 and served as a Beat Constable mainly in Swadlincote and Derby. His funeral has been arranged for 1.30pm on Tuesday 9th September 2025 at St. John’s Church, Church Street, Newhall, Swadlincote DE11 0HY followed by interment at Newhall Cemetery (adjacent to the Church). Mourners will be welcomed at Newhall Social Club, 97 High Street, Swadlincote DE11 0HT to raise a toast to Tom to Celebrate his Life. Sean Murphy It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 22nd July 2025 of Mrs Brenda ROBERTSON, 94 years, widow of ex Sgt 894 Keith Robertson (died 2003). Brenda died peacefully in Hospital. Brenda’s next of kin is her daughter, Geraldine Robertson.
Brenda’s funeral has been arranged for 11.00am on Friday 29th August 2025 at Derby Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby Sean Murphy It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 15th July 2025, peacefully in Hospital after a shirt illness, of ex Supt Kenneth ROBERTS, 97 years. His wife, Gillian, pre deceased him in 2020. His next of kin is his son, Mr Simon Roberts.
Ken initially joined the Derby Borough Police in 1948 after National Service in Germany. He then transferred to the Derby County Police upon Amalgamation in 1967. Ken served in Derby, Clowne, Matlock in CID and Traffic and Training School, Ripley until his retirement in 1984. After he retired he was a Lecturer at Wilmorton College, Derby and he and Gillian went to live in Spain for 15 years. There will be no funeral as Ken, as per his wishes, will have a Direct Cremation. Sean Murphy |
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Website: Pete Wise.