Leonard George BRIDDON

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 23rd November, 2025 peacefully in a Nursing Home, after a short illness of ex Insp 998 Leonard aka ‘Len’ George BRIDDON, 84 years.  His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Norma Briddon, however any communications should be sent to their daughter, Mrs Helen Wilson.

Dearly loved husband of Norma, Loved father of Jonathan and Helen and Father in Law to Julie and Jim.  Cherished Grandad to Ashley, Alex, Ben, Sophie and Chris and a much loved Great Grandad to Tyran, Ryley and Sienna.

Len as he was known served mainly in Derby and retired as Inspector in HQ on 31st March, 1998.  On retirement he worked for the Derby Association for the Blind and then as a volunteer.  Len was well known as a singer with the Derbyshire Police Choir and was on their committee.

Len’s collar number was 218 when he joined Derby Borough (date of joining NK)  and then in 1967 he moved to Derby County on amalgamation when his collar number was changed to 998.

A service to celebrate Len’s life will be held at 11.30am on Thursday 18th December 2025 at St. Johns the Evangelist Church, Mill Street, Derby DE1 3HZ followed by a private family cremation at Markeaton Crematorium.  Family flowers only please but donations in lieu can be made to Treetops Hospice, Derby.
​​Sean Murphy (Derbyshire NARPO Committee)