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Obituaries 2010


2010

Frank 'Max' Moore, a retired Detective Sergeant from
Barnsley has died. He served at Barnsley for many years
both in the uniform and CID branches.

The funeral will be held at St. Pauls Church Monk Bretton,
Barnsley at 11am on Thursday 30th December 2010.
He will be buried at Darfield then will be refreshments
served at the 'Cross Keys' public house at Darfield.

Regards,
Chris Higham - Barnsley Branch. (23.12.2010)


Two members of the Sheffield Branch died on Monday 20th
December, 2010.

Fred JAKES, 90 years, formerly Superintendent at Hackenthorpe.
The funeral will be held at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, Sheffield
at 3pm Friday, 7th January, 2011.

Regards, Roy Shenton - Secretary Sheffield Branch
Harold FRECKNALL, 85 years, formerly Inspector in Traffic at
West Bar.

Funeral arrangements not known at this Time.
Regards, Roy Shenton (22.12.2010)


I regret to inform you of the death of a Rotherham member, ex- Ins
Ron Harris 90yrs of Braithwell on 22nd November, 2010.

Mal France - Secretary Rotheram Branch

Retired Police Constable Alan Simms aged 85 years died in
the early hours of Tuesday 9th November 2010. Many will
remember Alan from his days in Doncaster Road Traffic and
also The Force Firearms Team.

His funeral will take place at 11.20am Monday 22nd November
2010 at Rosehill Crematorium Doncaster, Family flowers only
but there will be a plate for donations to
"The Police Dependant's Trust".


Ron Brooke it is with sadness that I have to report the
sad death after a long illness of Ret Ins. Ron Brooke who
died at the weekend.

The Funeral details are that Ron will be cremated at
Rosehill Crematorium. Cantley Doncaster at 12.40pm
Monday 8th November 2010. Family flowers only,
donations may be made at rear to "Samantha Dixon
Brain Tumour Trust".

At the of his retirement Ron Brooke was the DCI at
SYP Commercial Branch.


Bill CLARKSON, 79 years, former Sergeant at Woodseats
passed away on Saturday, 4th September, 2010, in hospital
at Leeds.
Funeral will take place at Rotherham Crematorium,
11a.m. Tuesday, 14th September, 2010.

Regards - Roy Shenton
Secretary Sheffield Branch


Norman CLARKE, 79 years, former Inspector at Force H.Q. died on
19th July, 2010, at his home in Filey, North Yorkshire.
The funeral has already taken place. (03.08.10)

Charles WILGOOSE, 92 years, former Sergeant in the Mounted Branch,
retired in 1973. Died one week go. Funeral is at 2.30p.m. Wednesday,
28th July, 2010, at Grenoside Crematorium

Kevin KENNEDY, 71 years, former Constable at CRO, Force H.Q. died
in the Northern General Hospital on Friday, 9th July, 2010. Funeral
arrangements will be provided in due course.
Regards, Roy Shenton.

Funeral of Kevin KENNEDY will take place at St William of York Roman
Catholic Church, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, at 10a.m. Monday, 19th July,
2010. There will be Mass followed by burial at Ecclesfield Cemetery at
12noon. Regards Roy Shenton.

Terry Wroe died in Barnsley Hospice on 7th July 2010 after
an illness. He served in a number of Divisions including Barnsley
and Headquarters Training. At the time of his retirement Terry
was serving as a Detective Inspector
.

Funeral for Terry Wroe, who served in uniform and CID
at Barnsley, Hammerton Road and latterly,prior to his
retirement in January 2006, as Detective Inspector in charge
of Crime Training at HQ Training, will take place at 11.30am
on Friday 16th July 2010 at Barnsley Crematorium,
Ardsley, Barnsley.


Paul Cropley died with his family present at St John's Hospice
Doncaster on the evening of Monday 21st June 2010 following
an illness. At the time of his retirement Paul was serving as a
Chief Inspector.
Mick Ball - Contact Officer - Doncaster NAPO.

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For those who knew Paul Cropley, it is with regret I have to
inform you that he died on the 21st June 2010, after a lengthy
illness.

The funeral service will take place on Monday 28th June 2010,
at 11.00 am at the Rose Hill Crematorium, Doncaster, followed
by the wake at the Coop Social Club, Brunel Rd, Off York Rd,
Doncaster ( Behind the Range ). For those who knew my dad
are more than welcome to attend.

Thank You,
Matt.
Matt Cropley DC 701
Force Crime Team
PO Box 3169
Internal : 722539
External : 01709 832539
07747 762872
matthew.cropley@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

It is with sadness that I report the death of Ex Doncaster
Borough P.C. Shaun Doyle. The funeral will take place at
Wadworth Church at 1.00pm Thursday 10th June 2010.
I have no further details.
Colin Naylor, Secretary Doncaster Branch.

Bernard Devine former Superintendent at Hammerton Road and
Chief Superintendent Operations & Traffic died near Burnley
Lancashire in February 2010. At the time of his retirement he was
an Assistant Chief Constable with Greater Manchester Police.
John Frederick PRATT, died on the 21st May, aged 82 years.
At the time of his retirement in October, 1981 he was seconded to
the Independent Commission against Corruption Hong Kong.
His funeral will be held at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium at
11.30a.m. Thursday,
3rd June, 2010.
Regards Roy Shenton,
Secretary Sheffield Branch.

Neville COWLING, 77 years, former Sergeant who
retired in September, 1985, died on the 23rd April,
2010. Funeral has already taken place.


William ATKINS
, 86 years, former Sergeant and
Coroner's Officer, died on the 13th May, 2010.
Funeral will take place at Hutcliffe Wood
Crematorium 1.00p.m. Friday, 21st may, 2010.

Regards, Roy Shenton.
Secretary of the Sheffield Branch.

JOHN KINKADE ROBB, M.B.E. FORMER SERGEANT Doncaster
Division.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR JOHN ARE AS FOLLOWS:
THURSDAY 20TH MAY 2010 (NEXT WEEK) AT ROSEHILL CREM
3.20PM - FOLLOWED BY A SHORT SERVICE AT BAWTRY
CHURCH (CHURCH ST) AND THEN THE RECEPTION AT THE
NEW HALL ON STATION ROAD.
MICK BALL
CONTACT OFFICER
Re. funeral arrangements for John Kinkade ROBB.
Reception is at Bawtry Hall (opposite Gainsborough Road
traffic lights) Not Bawtry New Hall. It is within walking
distance of the Church.
Anne Newstead

Lawrence BILBEY former Constable who retired 22
years ago after receiving serious injuries from an assault
whilst on duty has died at his home in Alicante, Spain.
Regards, Roy Shenton - Secretary Sheffield Branch.

Marylyn MIDDLETON, 62 years, former policewoman
constable in South Yorkshire who retired on ill health,
died on 26th March, 2010.
Funeral has already taken place.

Regards Roy Shenton, Secretary of the Sheffield Branch.


Funeral arrangements for Brian MOLE.
10.30a.m. Thursday, 6th May, 2010 at Norton Church
followed by cremation at 11.30a.m. at Hutcliffe Wood,
Abbey Lane, Sheffield.

Regards, Roy Shenton, Secretary Sheffield Branch.

Brian MOLE, 65 years, died on Monday, 12th April, 2010,
in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. His wife is currently
having treatment for a broken shoulder so there could be
a delay in the funeral arrangements.
Funeral details will be made known in due course.
At the time of his retirement he was Chief Superintendent
in Discipline and Complaints Dept.

Regards Roy Shenton, Secretary Sheffield Branch.


Wilf HULL, 76 years, former Detective Inspector at Force
H.Q. died on Thursday, 25th March, 2010.
Funeral will take place at City Road Crematorium, 9a.m. Thursday,
1st April, 2010, with a "get together" after the service.
The funeral has to be rushed through to cater for his daughter and
family who are over from the U.S.A.
Regards Roy Shenton, Secretary Sheffield Branch.


Jack GIBSON, 83 years, former Sergeant in the Charge Office,
Water Lane, died on 14th March, 2010. His funeral will be held
at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, Sheffield 2.30p.m. Wednesday,
24th March, 2010.
Regards Roy Shenton, Secretary Sheffield Branch.


Just a short note to say that Nick Gregory (Nicholas Robert Gregory)
65 years of Peniston and a retired Pc from Penistone Section passed
away in A&E BDGH 10.3.2010.
Funeral arrangements Wednesday 24 March 2010 12.15p.m Service
at Penistone Church and then 1.30p.m Ardsley Crematorium, Barnsley.
Regards - Dave Pendriss, Coroners Officer Barnsley.

Alan CHAPPELL, 93 years, died on 15th February, 2010. At the time
of his retirement in December, 1966, he was an Inspector at Sheffield
City Police H.Q.
The funeral will be held at 10.30a.m.Monday, 1st March, 2010, at
Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium.
Regards, Roy Shenton - Secretary Sheffield Branch.


Kevin ROBINSON, 60 years, former Inspector at Ecclesfield died in
St Lukes Hospice on Tuesday, 9th February, 2010.
Funeral arrangements not known at this stage.
Regards - Roy Shenton, Secretary Sheffield Branch.
Funeral arrangements: Thursday, 25th February, 2010 at 1.00 p.m.
St Edwards Church, Racecommon Road, Barnsley and then on to
Barnsley Crematorium for those who wish to go. Friends are invited
to the Spencer Arms at Cawthorne afterwards for light refreshments.
Regards Roy Shenton.


Jack RAPER, 85 years, former Constable at West Bar Police Station
died on Saturday, 6th February, 2010.
Funeral at Grenoside Crematorium, 1.15p.m. Thursday, 18th February,
2010.
Regards, Roy Shenton, Secretary Sheffield Branch

Peter GODWIN, 67 years, died this evening (2nd February, 2010).
At the time of his retirement he was Inspector in Complaints and
Discipline.
His funeral will take place at 1.30p.m. Monday, 15th February, 2010,
at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, with receptioafterwards at the Blue
Bell Public House, Worksop Road, Aston.


George William WARREN, 89yrs, died 26.01.10. Was residing at
Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge. Retired 31.03.1975 from his post as
Superintendent Headquarters Traffic.

Harry WALTON, 85 years, former Constable in Accident Prevention
Department at West Bar Police Station, died on 28th January, 2010.
Funeral arrangements will be circulated when known.
Regards - Roy Shenton - Secretary Sheffield Branch

Philip COLLIER former Detective Sergeant at Force HQ
died at 5.30a.m. Sunday, 24th January, 2010.
Funeral arrangements will be circulated in due course.

The funeral of Phillip COLLIER will take place at 12 noon. Wednesday,
3rd February, 2010 at Totley All Saints Church, Totley Hall Lane, SHEFFIELD.
Regards Roy Shenton
.