Michael HARDWICK

23/1/2025

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death, peacefully, on Saturday 18th January 2025 of retired Sergeant 86 Michael HARDWICK, 83 years. Mick had been suffering with Alzheimer’s disease for a couple of years and had resided at Kilburn Care Home since his health declined towards the end of last year. His next of kin is his wife, Maureen Hardwick, and he leaves 2 sons, Darren and Stephen.

Mick, a former Royal Marine joined the Derbyshire Constabulary in 1969, starting his Police career in Chesterfield. He went on to serve on Road Traffic at Matlock and on promotion worked at Ripley. In 1976 Mick was transferred to the Driving School as an Instructor where he became a legendary figure in that department, with very high standards. He retired in 1996.

Following his retirement he worked as the chauffeur for the Bishop of Derby, was the Treasurer of the Derby Branch of the Royal Marine Association and was an active member of NARPO.

His funeral will be held at 3.00pm on Monday 17th February 2025 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick DE55 1BH. Afterwards a reception will be held at the Village Inn, Marehay. All are welcome
Ian Louch (Chair)

5 Comments

Harry Buttle

23/1/2025 11:21:15

RIP Mick. Great Bloke and Bobby H

Colin Parker

23/1/2025 22:25:17

Mick was an absolute legend. He came on to my shift at Ripley as a newly promoted shift sergeant. Always immaculately turned out. He was instrumental in leading me down the Road Traffic Dept. career route, which I’ll always be grateful for. A renowned figure in the Force Driving School and was my instructor on a few occasions. You always knew when you had done something wrong on a drive because his voice went up a few octaves.
RIP sarge.

Geoff Binns

28/1/2025 17:19:37

Mick was my instructor on the HGV and PSV courses at Driving School. He must have had nerves of steel to trust us behind the wheel of trucks and buses. It was a pleasure to have known him. RIP Mick.

Patrick Allen

7/2/2025 09:25:09

Mick was my instructor on the Advanced Driving course in the early 80s. I was the first officer from the Drug Squad to have one, and boy did he make me work. Top class instructor who survived some hairy moments with the crew I was in. He got me through it. Thanks Mick R.I.P.

Stuart Elliott. Ex 838 RT.

17/2/2025 15:03:57

Mick, was my Instructor on Advanced, HGV, and PSV. A true Legend on Driving School. R.I.P. Mick.

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