It is with regret that we have to notify you of the death of former West Mercia Chief Constable, Alec Rennie who served in Durham County for nearly 26 years .. He left Durham in 1963 to become DCC in the old Shropshire Force, now part of West Mercia.
The former Chief Constable of West Mercia, Alexander Allan RENNIE CBE, O St..J, QPM, MiD died on 8th. July, he was 94. Alec’s health had deteriorated since he had a stroke some months ago. He served with Durham County Constabulary from 13.09.37 – 31.03.63, Shropshire from 01.04.63 – 30.09.67 and West Mercia from 01.10.67 – 23.01.81.
He leaves a widow, Lucy, who has Alzheimer’s. Next-of-kin is their son Alex Rennie, 2 Wesley Close, Kings Meadow, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2YE.
The funeral of Mr Rennie will take place on Wednesday 10th August at Worcester Crematorium. For more information, and if you wish to attend, please contact mobile number : 07737 059 124