joseph Edward DRABBLE

27/10/2023

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)

5 Comments

Kevin Hartley

28/10/2023 20:10:27

Such a shock and so very very sad. Joe was one of the nicest blokes EVER to wear the uniform of the Derbyshire Constabulary. Even handed, fair and wise, he was a first rate ‘sarge’ to many scores of bobbies and no doubt an equally good PC before that.
Joe knew how to have fun and a laugh but was professional and thorough at the same time.
My thoughts are with his nearest and dearest.
Safe journey Joe.
Kev 1448

Hayley elliott

9/11/2023 16:49:14

Thank you so much for your kind words my dad was a fabulous man

Patrick Allen

30/10/2023 09:12:08

So very sad to hear of Joe`s passing. He was a very likeable man and a first rate copper. R.I.P. Joe.

David Batterley

30/10/2023 17:04:47

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Such a lovely man with a good sense of humour. RIP Joe

John Atkinson

1/11/2023 05:01:35

So sad to read .i served with Joe, at Dronfield .a good supervisor always happy and had a smile

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