It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer : Inspector Thomas Lewis COOPER who died in the QE Hospital Gateshead on 30th may 2023 aged 83 after a long illness.
Tom served in Durham Constabulary for over 30 years and following service at Chester-le-Street, Durham and Barnard Castle was a D Sgt on the Crime Support Unit. He was promoted to Uniform Inspector and posted to Bishop Auckland / Crook from where he retired.
He is survived by his wife Renne and one son Terry from a previous marriage.
The funeral will take place at Birtley Crematorium at noon on Friday 9th June.
Family flowers only and any donations in lieu to the North East Air Ambulance.
Cards and donations can ve sent to the undertakers, Mr Mason, L & G Undertakers, 47 Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2QH.
Following the service at the Crematorium the family are having a private gathering.