Death of a retired Police Officer: Detective Constable 246 Kevin HALL

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: Detective Constable 246 Kevin HALL who died following a stroke, in the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, on 7th June 2024, aged 73 years.

Kevin served for 30 years in Durham Constabulary retiring from the Crime Intelligence unit in 2014.

Kevin leaves two adult daughters Emma Gregory and Katie Hall and two younger sons Daniel and Benjamin Curry

The funeral will take place at Mountsett Crematorium, Ewehurst Road, Dipton, Stanley, Co.Durham DH9 9JP at 11am on Friday 5th July 2024 followed by a gathering at Consett & District Golf Club.

The funeral is not private and friends and former colleagues are most welcome.

Family flowers only please. 

Donations will be collected at the Crematorium and at the Golf Club and will be distributed to The National Police Treatment Centre.

Durham Peeler - Summer 2024

Ray Jones (Durham NARPO chairman) and Editor of the magazine Durham Peeler has been hard at work over the past few months to produce the latest (Summer 2024) edition of the magazine

Members should by now have had a copy of the Peeler  dropping through their letterbox 

Ray said: "The compilation of the magazine is very time consuming and the content and quality of the magazine relies heavily on reports, articles and photographs provided by its readers.  

If you have anything, either current or historic, please forward it to me for consideration of its inclusion."

If anyone is able to help with the packaging or delivery to fellow NARPO members local to them of the magazine in the future would they please contact Ray Jones (Durham NARPO chairman).

Ray is currently on holiday and so our Branch Secretary, Stuart Ingram and his able assistant (wife June) have packaged all the Peeler magazines & arranged the circulation of them ... (Thank You Stu & June)

PLEASE NOTE : Apologies from the editor:   The article on pages 10 & 11 of this Peeler relate to retired Sgt Lawrence Cummings. 

Ray is available on : 07535 261063 or via email : Durham2@narpo.org

Death of a retired Police Officer: DC 61 Vivianne Pow

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: DC 61 Vivianne Pow, who died peacefully at home after a brave 12 year battle with cancer, on the 2nd June 2024 , aged 60 years. 

Viv transferred to Durham Constabulary from Kent Constabulary in 1991 and retired from the Financial Investigation Unit at Doxford Park in 2014.

Viv is survived by husband Jeff (Retired Durham D/Sgt), sons Sam and Matthew and grandchildren Camilla, Rupert and Matilda

The funeral arrangements are as follows: 

The service is at 1:45pm on Thursday 20th June at the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Middleton Tyas. 

Following the service, refreshments will be available at Middleton Tyas Memorial Hall and The Shoulder of Mutton Public House. 

Please be aware that parking near to the Church is limited. 

Viv wished her life to be celebrated not mourned, therefore bright clothing is the order of the day, especially turquoise. 

A tribute page has been opened where any thoughts or donations can be made. (Link Below) 

https://viviannepow.muchloved.com

All donations received will be divided between Cancer Research UK and St Teresa.s Hospice Darlington.

Our thoughts are with Jeff's family and friends at this sad time.

Death of a retired Police Officer: PC 1776 David Jocelyn

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: PC 1776 David Jocelyn, who died peacefully at the University Hospital of North Durham on the 31st May 2024, aged 77 years. 

David joined Durham Constabulary in 1971 and served at Seaham and Murton for ten years, followed by ten years in the North Eastern Fingerprint Bureau. Then eleven years in Durham City on Patrol,Town Office, Crime Prevention and finally as Crown Court Liaison retiring on 31st January 2002.

He is survived by daughter Samantha and son Simon. Sadly, his wife Anthia died earlier this year.

The Funeral is to be held at St Johns Church, Meadowfield, Durham DH7 8RP at 11am on Tuesday 25th June 2024 followed by Cremation at Durham. 

After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at the Duke of Wellington, Elvet Moor.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be left at the Church and will be shared equally between Save the Children and Church funds.

Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.

Death of a retired Police officer: PC 756 Peter William Todd

It is with regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police officer: PC 756 Peter William Todd, who died peacefully at the University Hospital of North Durham on the 29th May 2024, aged 74 years 

Peter joined Durham Constabulary from the Civil Service in 1971 and served at Bishop Auckland until 1975, then Birtley and Chester-le-Street before transferring to Traffic / Motorway Patrols where he retired from in December 1999.

He leaves a wife Christine,  sons Chris (Serving Sgt in Durham), Steve and a daughter Sara.

The Funeral is to be held at Durham Crematorium at 12:00 mid-day on Monday 17th June 2024.

After the funeral friends are invited to join the family at Chester-le-Street Masonic Hall. 

Flowers or donations in lieu of flowers may be left at either the Crematorium or the Masonic Hall and the funds raised will be donated to a COPD charity.

Our thoughts are with Christine and her family at this sad time.