It is with great regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: PC 1552 Alan Smith, who died on 21st October 2022 aged 66 years.
His service in Durham Constabulary was based in Stanley, Consett and Durham City where he performed uniform uuty. Alan retired after 30 year's service in 2009
He is survived by his wife Allison and their son Jay. He is also survived by his mother, brother and sister.
Alan died in St Cuthberts Hospice Durham, from an illness first diagnosed in 2018.
There is to be no formal funeral service as such as Alan didn't want to put his family through the ordeal. His death is being dealt with by way of Direct Cremation
Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time
