Death of a retired Police Officer : PC Peter Norman Willis

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of a retired Police Officer  : PC Peter Norman Willis, who died on the 20^th July 2021 aged 83 years.

Peter Norman Willis joined Durham Constabulary as a cadet and served for many years at Quarrington Hill, Lanchester and Meadowfield before his retirement in the mid-1980s.
Peter combined his policing job with football refereeing. Peter began officiating in the Football League in 1972, spent 18 years as the national president of the Referees’ Association and refereed the 1985 FA Cup Final at Wembley.
Peter was the much loved father to Susan and Peter. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
A funeral will take place on 5^th August 2021, 13:30 at Wear Valley Crematorium. All are welcome.
Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
Donations in lieu of flowers have been requested to Marie Curie.
Any condolence cards are welcome and can be sent to 24 Leesfield Gardens, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8NQ.