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.