Elsie is survived by husband Alan, daughters Susan and Cheryl, sons-in-law Dane and Adam, grandsons Adam (Australia) and Ethan, granddaughter Hannah, brother Jim and sister-in-law Jeanette. Elsie was predeceased by brothers Gordon and Jack.
A funeral service was held at 12.30pm Tuesday 18th June 2024 at Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon, Bishop Auckland DL14 8PE
Our thoughts are with Elsie’s family and friends at this sad time
Bill joined Durham County Constabulary as a cadet in 1961.
He was appointed Constable in the Force on 30th September 1963 and after his initial training he was posted to Durham City (foot patrols). He was later transferred to Motor Patrols at Consett and then at Durham City. Upon promotion to Sergeant Bill was posted to Bishop Auckland and then to Durham City after his promotion to the rank of Inspector and later returned to Traffic Patrols. Bill then took up a post in recruiting at Headquarters, before moving to the Force Inspectorate as Temporary Chief Inspector. He later transferred to Admin Support Unit, Newton Aycliffe. He then moved across to Personnel Department at Headquarters, where he served until his retirement on 20th July 1995.
He was a Full Member of the Durham Branch of the National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO) and actively served on its committee for many years.
Bill is survived by wife Nina, sons Richard and his wife Nicola, Andrew and his wife Lisa, grandchildren Becca, Jess, Madelene and Abigail and great grandchild Emilia.
A funeral service is to be held at 12.30pm Tuesday 13th August 2024 at Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon, Bishop Auckland DL14 8PE
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Great North Air Ambulance.
After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at Bishop Auckland Golf Club, Durham Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 8DL
Our thoughts are with Bill’s family and friends at this sad time.
The family wish Bill's service at the Crematorium to be a celebration of his life and have requested no dark clothing
Ronnie first joined the Police Service as a Durham Constabulary Cadet.
During his service he served at Bishop Auckland on beat patrols, front office and temporary spells with Scientific Aids. He was also stationed with the Traffic Department, being based at Meadowfield and later Newton Aycliffe although his car was garaged at Darlington, that being his patrol area.
He latterly served at West Auckland Section, where he received a serious injury to his knee, whilst on duty. Following a lengthy period of sick leave, Ronnie was medically retired, late in his service.
Ronnie is survived by wife Margaret.
A funeral service is to be held at 3.00pm Tuesday 30th July 2024 at Darlington Crematorium, Carmel Road North, Darlington DL3 8RY
Our thoughts are with Ronnie’s family and friends at this sad time.
Please Note: The date for the Durham NARPO Annual Luncheon printed in the latest (Summer 2024) edition of the Durham Peeler is wrong, it should read Sunday 1st September 2024 and not the 3rd September as was printed.