Stan Joined Gloucestershire Constabulary on 19th September 1960. His first posting being at Staple Hill near Bristol, then later at Cheltenham.
He later transferred to Durham County Constabulary and was posted to Stockton, then to Bishop Auckland CID. He was seconded to the Regional Crime Squad as Detective Sergeant and worked at Spennymoor, Newton Aycliffe and Durham City. On promotion to Detective Inspector Stan returned to the RCS and worked at Darlington and Bishop Auckland. As Detective Chief Inspector he was stationed at Police HQ and Chester-le-Street, retiring on 31st May 1989.
During his Police career, Stan received Five or six Commendations, one being from HM Coroner, his Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and a Diploma from the Regional Inspectors Course.
Stan is survived by wife Anne, daughter Carol, son-in-law Mike; grandchildren Marc and Charlotte and their respective partners Megan and Lee and great grandchildren Albie and Marlo.
A funeral service is to be held at 1.30pm Wednesday 5th February 2025 at Durham Crematorium, South Road, Durham DH1 3TQ
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation.
After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at The Honest Lawyer Hotel, Croxdale Bridge, Croxdale, Durham DH1 3SP
Our thoughts are with Stan’s family and friends at this sad time.
