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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Thursday 25th September 2025 of ex DC 1136 William ‘Bill’ John DURRANT, 79 years. Bill endured a 3 year battle with Cancer and died peacefully at home with family present. His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Mary Durrant.
Bill served in the Merchant Navy travelling to all parts of the world before joining the Police. He served in Glossop, Buxton and was seconded to Sheffield Regional Crime Squad. He retired in 2002 shortly before he was diagnosed with Cancer. Bill’s funeral has been arranged for 12.00 noon on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at Bangor Crematorium, Llandegal Road, Bangor LL57 4HP. Sean Murphy
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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Friday 19th September 2025 of ex PC 783 Graham MILES, 84 years, following a massive stroke 10 days earlier. Graham passed away peacefully in Eastwood Ward, Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Grahams next of kin is his son Mr David Miles. His wife Dorothy predeceased him two years previous. His partner Joan passed away in May this year.
Graham retired on ill health in 1991 following an injury on duty in the cell block in Chesterfield Police Station. He was also the beat bobby at Whitwell and beat car driver in the Chesterfield area. His funeral has been arranged for 10.10am on Monday 13th October 2025 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington Road, Chesterfield S43 1AU. Sean Murphy It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Thursday 25th September 2025 of ex Sgt 30 Stewart EXTON, 77 years, who died peacefully in a Care Home, after a short illness which led to other complications. His next of kin is his ex wife now partner, Mrs Elaine Exton.
Stewart joined Derbyshire Police as a Cadet in 1965 and then joined the regular force serving in Ilkeston and Matlock. On promotion to Sergeant he served as an Instructor at Dishforth and Ryton on Dunsmore, Police Training Schools. He retired around 1997 and worked as a Gardener and a house sitter in France. Stewart and Elaine divorced in 1993 but eventually reunited living with her as his partner. Stewart’s funeral has been arranged for 9.30am on Monday 20th October 2025 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium. It will be a private family funeral. Sean Murphy  It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on Monday 8th September 2025 at of retired DC Kevin COUGHLAN, 75 years. His next of kin is his wife Sue.
Kev was very well known to those who worked the Derby area. Amongst other sections he served at Chaddesden in uniform and as a Detective at Peartree. He was a lovely man and a well respected Police Officer. His funeral has been arranged for 10.50am on Tuesday 7th October 2025 at Chesterfield Crematorium, Brimington Road, Chesterfield S43 1AU. Ian Louch (Chair) |
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