Malcolm Brian North

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Wednesday 29th April 2026 of ex Superintendent Malcolm Brian NORTH, 88 years. He collapsed suddenly and unexpectedly, whilst playing crown green bowls at Spondon. Despite best efforts being made they failed to revive him.

His next of kin is his wife, Margaret Ann North, who is known as Ann.

Malcolm served in the RAF during National Service and served in Cyprus during the Cyprus Emergency with Eoka.

On returning from Cyprus he joined Leicester City Police.  About this time, Derbyshire Police, held a recruitment campaign for Inspectors and Malcolm was one of those affectionately known as the 12 apostles.  Malcolm served  in Shirebrook, Renishaw, Matlock, retiring in 1981 as Superintendent at Headquarters.  After retirement he took on many Charity roles such as Crown Green Bowls, Treasurer with the Boy Scouts and various positions within Probus Matlock and for many years, he was Secretary of the Derbyshire Branch of the National Association of Retired Police Officers. (NARPO)

He was a beloved husband to Ann for over 67 years.  Beloved Father to Adrian Paul. Joanne Louise, and Matthew James.  Their partners Francis, Glynn and Marli. Grandchildren Sian, Callum, Georgia, Daniel, William and Thomas. Great grandchildren  Orla, Rory, Aoifa, Alba, Nova, Maisy, George, Quinn, Reeve and Elliott.

Malcolm's funeral will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium at a date to be arranged.
Sean Murphy (Derbys NARPO Committee)