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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 17th October 2023 of ex Sgt 29 Joseph Edward DRABBLE, 75 years, peacefully in hospital. His next of kin is his partner of 20 years, Ms. Anita Burley. Joe suffered with prostate cancer. He retired in 1997 having served in Derby, Chesterfield, Renishaw, Dronfield. He then became a part time Comms Aide at Chesterfield, where he had served as Sergeant.
His funeral took place on Wednesday 25th October 2023 at Chesterfield Crematorium. It was a direct cremation with only a small service for family, as per his wishes. Sean Murphy (Secretary)
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It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 4th October 2023, peacefully at home, of Mrs Lorna WILLOUGHBY, 83 years, widow of ex PC 208 John Willoughby. Her next of kin is her niece, Mrs Paula Bestwick.
Lorna’s funeral has been arranged for 10.30am on Monday 23rd October 2023 at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Wednesday 11th October 2023 of ex DC 1460 Michael HUMPHREY, 73 years. His next of kin is his daughter Ms Kelly Farrell.
Mick served mainly in Derby, in CID and latterly with the Regional Crime Squad at Nottingham. He retired on medical ill health following an accident in about 1994. He was only diagnosed with Cancer in August this year but it spread very quickly. There will be no funeral as Mick wanted a Direct Cremation. However if anyone would like to make a donation, Mick nominated the Derbyshire Branch of NARPO via Thomas Ryde, Funeral Directors Bridge St., Belper. Sean Murphy (Secretary) It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Friday 6th October 2023, peacefully at Hospiscare, Exeter of Mrs Bridget HALL, 73 years, where she was receiving hospice care since the 15th September, after a 5 year battle with Cancer. Bridget is the wife of ex Insp 57 David Ernest Hall of Tiverton, Devon.
Members will remember Bridget from when she was the Enquiry Office Clerk at Matlock Police Station from 1986 to 1989. A private family funeral will take place at a woodland burial at the farm on a date to be arranged. Sean Murphy (Secretary) |
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Website: Pete Wise.