Patrick joined Durham County Constabulary in 1955, his initial posting being to Darlington until in 1958 when he was posted to Whickham Division, based at Stanley and covering South Moor Section. In 1972 he was promoted to Sergeant and posted to Hartlepool Division, working at Peterlee.
Some 7 years later, Patrick was promoted to the rank of Uniformed Inspector and posted to Durham City, 2 years later saw him posted back to Peterlee.
His career concluded with him as Deputy Sub-Divisional Commander at Seaham, from 1983, up to his retirement in 1987.
Patrick is survived by wife Eileen, children Kevin, Kathleen, Michael and Peter; father-in-law to Trish, Dawn and Jennifer and beloved granda to Maria, Simon, Catherine and Hannah.
A funeral service is to be held at 12.00pm Monday 28th October 2024 at Our Lady of the Rosary RC Church, Westway, Peterlee, SR8 1DE followed at 1.30pm by a committal service at Durham Crematorium, South Road, Durham DH1 3TQ
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Kidney Cancer
After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at The Royal George, Old Shotton, Peterlee SR8 2ND
Our thoughts are with Patrick’s family and friends at this sad time.