Death of a retired Police Officer : PC 980 Neil Rewcastle

It is with deep regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer : PC 980 Neil Rewcastle, who died in North Tees Hospital, Stockton-on-Tees, on Friday 8^th April 2022, aged 78 years.

Neil joined Durham Constabulary on 3^rd April 1967.  He was initially posted to Sunderland and also served at Bishop Auckland, Traffic Patrols (South) and Spennymoor.  His last role was as Firearms Licensing Officer.  In 1997, Neil was nominated by the force for the Police Review Award of Community Police Officer of the Year, which he won.  The award was presented to him by the then Home Secretary, Jack Straw.
After 30 years police service Neil retired, but remained with Durham Constabulary as a Community Safety Officer.  He was involved in the inception of ‘Farmwatch’, which was to compliment the Neighbourhood Watch program.  At the age of 65 years, he finally retired completely after a 41 year association with the force.
Sadly, Neil’s wife Judy died in December 2018; he is survived by son Mark, daughter Joanne, grandchildren David, Philip, Nicola and Matthew, great grandchildren Minnie and Harry, sister Joan and brother Bill.
Neil’s funeral takes place at 9.30am Thursday 28^th April 2022 at Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon, Bishop Auckland DL14 8PE.  Friends and ex-colleagues are invited to meet at the crematorium.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Dementia UK.
Our thoughts are with Neil’s family and friends at this sad time.

Death of a retired Police Officer : PW 160 Margaret Jane Pearson

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer : PW 160 Margaret Jane Pearson, who died in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead on 24^th March 2022, aged 83 years, following a fall at her home.

PW 160 Pearson joined Durham County Constabulary in September 1962, and served at Hartlepool and Chester-le-Street.
Margaret transferred to Northumbria Police around 1975, with postings at Birtley, Washington and Whickham. 
She retired from Northumbria Police in 1984, following a serious collision with a lorry the previous year.
Margaret is survived by her brother, Henry (Harry) Albert Pearson, aged 89 years.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am Thursday 14^th April 2022, at Birtley Crematorium, Windsor Road, Birtley, Gateshead DH3 1PQ.
A collection plate will be placed at the crematorium for donations to a nominated Police Charity.

Death of Police Widow: Isabel Freda Brown (nee Burdon)

It is with regret that we inform you of the death of Isabel Freda Brown, who died peacefully in Hallgarth Care Home, Durham on 19^th March 2022, aged 103 years.
Freda was the widow of the late Chief Superintendent Douglas Brown.
Freda was mother to the late Ian (died in 1976) and Judith (died in 2012).
A funeral service will be held at 3.30pm Thursday 7^th April at Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon, Bishop Auckland DL14 8PE. 
Following the funeral friends are invited to meet up at The Manor House, Front Street, West Auckland DL14 9HW.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Downs Society North East.
Our thoughts are with Freda's family and friends at this sad time.