Paul ‘Pooley’ Anthony Williams

26/3/2025

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on Monday 24th March 2025 in a Hospice, of ex DC 519 Paul ‘Pooley’ Anthony Williams, 74 years. His next of kin is his partner of many years, Coral Cocksworth. Paul served as a Detective in Derby, Long Eaton, Alfreton, Ilkeston and Regional Crime Squad.

He retired in about 2002 when he worked with the late Bill Dugard eventually taking over when Bill passed, and then by himself and Derby University.

Pooley as he was affectionally known, at his request, is having a Direct Cremation, so there will be no funeral.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

5 Comments

Brian Butler

27/3/2025 11:56:52

I remember Pooley from when we were at Long Eaton. Great to work with and a truly decent bloke. Sincere condolences to his family.

Alan upton

30/3/2025 20:02:23

A very kind hearted man who will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him R.I.P Paul

stephen wieloch

31/3/2025 17:27:58

I remember Pooley from both Longeaton in CID. as a firearms officer when the villan set his dog towards the officers and the dog got shot..Later towards the end of his career he worked on shift at Alfreton,taking the lead when the shift Sgt was absent.a very capable officer.Sad news great guy R.I.P.

Gary Stevens (aka Hurt)

1/4/2025 14:51:22

Great guy both professionally and socially. I have had many good times with ‘Pooley’’, the late Bill Dugard and the late Dave Sismey.
After I retired and became Head of Security at the University of Nottingham I engaged Pooley’s services as a Private Investigator and he covered many complicated Court cases affecting the University, always reporting back in his normal professional, efficient and knowledgeable way. All his reports looked like a DPP covering report for those who can remember them.
R.I.P Paul (Pooley)

Nigel Reeve

3/4/2025 16:26:12

What a guy. I knew him for many years as mister 110%. Spent many hours together and he will be sorely missed. RIP mate.

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