Martin BIRKINSHAW

14/12/2025

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 8th December 2025, whilst celebrating his 45th wedding anniversary with his wife on holiday in the Maldives, of ex C/Supt 994 Martin BIRKINSHAW, 74 years. Martin was snorkelling when he tragically died.

His next of kin is his wife, Mrs Georgina Anne Birkinshaw, whom members will remember as WPC 1768.

Martin was a loved father of Jo, John, Matt and Annie and a father in law to Dan, Becky, Sophie and Josh and a cherished Granddad to Poppy, George, Jess and Logan.

Martin joined Derbyshire Constabulary in January 1972 and served in Derby, Ripley, Heanor, Matlock and Headquarters in various roles and positions.

He retired in 2003 as C/Superintendent.

Martin’s funeral has been arranged for 1.00pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at Amber Valley Memorial Garden and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick, DE55 1BH; followed by a Wake at The Queens Head, Alfreton Road, Little Eaton DE215DF.
Sean Murphy (Derbyshire NARPO Committee)

3 Comments

Philip Carnall

2/1/2026 17:41:02

Martin was full of life, a great colleague I had the pleasure of working with. Very sad to hear of his passing. Sincere condolences to his family.

Colin Ingley

24/1/2026 22:03:48

Martin was kind, witty and a great cop and boss. He was my Inspector at Matlock and our paths crossed several times after this. A gentleman and a good man. Very sad news.

Phil Green

11/2/2026 16:35:14

Martin was my Sarge and Georgina was on my shift at Full Street. What a lovely couple they were. I am sorry that I missed his funeral but I did raise a glass to him that evening.
We had s few laughs, some printable but most of them not.
Condolences to Georgina and the family.

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