Date of Death: 17th August 2016
Aged: 85
Formerly of GMP
Obituary Year: 2016
John Trevor “Jack” NICHOLLS
Date of Death: 16th August 2016
Aged: 92
Formerly of Stockport Borough, Cheshire & GMP. Retired as Inspector. Member of Altrincham Branch.
Jack joined Stockport Borough Police in 1949 after serving 12 years in the Welsh Guards where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. He served in Stockport Borough, Cheshire Constabulary and GMP including two spells at Bruche – first as a drill sergeant then as an instructor. Whilst at Bruche he instigated a drill competition and donated the famous "Jack's Plaque" as the prize. He retired in the rank of Inspector. Jack was a very keen supporter of the GMP choir. Jack was a member of the Altrincham Branch.
John Stewart POTTER
Date of Death: 14th August 2016
Aged: 68
Formerly of Lancs County & GMP he served at Little Hulton and in Salford CID. Member of Salford Branch.
John James HAMER
Date of Death: 11th August 2016
Aged: 79
Formerly of Salford, Manchester & Salford Police and GMP. Member of Salford Branch.
David WALKER
Date of Death: 5th August 2016
Aged: 81
Formerly of Oldham, Lancs County & GMP. Member of Oldham Branch.
George PARMINTER
Date of Death: 3rd August 2016
Aged: 80
Formerly of Rotherham, Manchester & GMP. Retired as Superintendent. Member of Rochdale Branch.
Richard “Dick” NORRIS
Date of Death: 1st August 2016
Aged: 88
Formerly of Lancs County & GMP. Retired as Detective Sergeant. Member of Rochdale Branch.
Charles “Charlie” TAYLOR
Date of Death: 1st August 2016
Aged: 85
Formerly of Cheshire & GMP. Retired as Detective Sergeant at Hyde. Member of Tameside Branch.
Philip William BURGESS
Date of Death: 27th July 2016
Aged: 92
Formerly of Stockport, Cheshire & GMP. Retired in 1977 after 30 yrs service.
Reginald WILDSMITH
Date of Death: 26th July 2016
Aged: 85
Formerly of Derbyshire Constabulary, Manchester City & GMP. Retired as Sergeant D17 in 1981.