Obituary Year: 2019

  • John DAVIES

    Date of Death: 29th October 2019

    Aged: 89

    Formerly of Cheshire & GMP. He retired in the rank of Inspector. Member of the Tameside Branch.

  • David IRWIN

    Date of Death: 28th October 2019

    Aged: 95

    Formerly of Manchester, M&S & GMP. Retired as Superintendent in 1977.

  • David SYKES

    Date of Death: 25th October 2019

    Aged: 79

    Formerly of Lancs County & GMP. Latterly served as Inspector at Stretford, in which rank he retired.

  • George BLEAZARD

    Date of Death: 12th October 2019

    Aged: 79

    Formerly of Manchester M&S & GMP. Served on the A, E and J Divisions. Retired as Inspector. Member of the Altrincham Branch.

  • Stephen FOULKES

    Date of Death: 8th October 2019

    Aged: 58

    Formerly of GMP, Stephen was PC 8071. Served on the L Division.

  • Walter NICHOLLS

    Date of Death: 6th October 2019

    Aged: 95

    Formerly of Manchester City, M&S & GMP. Walter served in what is now the Inner City and retired in the rank of Chief Superintendent.

  • David William MOORHOUSE

    Date of Death: 1st October 2019

    Aged: 76

    Formerly of Manchester, M&S & GMP David served on the old E Division and elsewhere as PC 112/2211 until he retired in 1988.

  • Allan William BUDGETT

    Date of Death: 28th September 2019

    Aged: 82

    Formerly of Manchester, M&S & GMP. Served on the E, F and J Divisions. Retired as Superintendent. Member of the Altrincham Branch.

  • Thomas “Tom” LOCKETT

    Date of Death: 23rd September 2019

    Aged: 98

    Formerly of Manchester & Kent. Awarded George Medal for Bravery in 1965. Set up the dog section in Kent.

  • John “Jack” RIDGWAY

    Date of Death: 21st September 2019

    Aged: 87

    Formerly of Manchester & GMP. Retired as Chief Superintendent in the position of Head of the Central Crime Area.