Obituary Year: 2022

  • Maureen ALBERT

    Date of Death: August 2022

    Aged: 94

    Branch widow member.

  • John Barrie GRIFFIN

    Date of Death: 19th July 2022

    Aged: 79

    Formerly of Lancashire, Kent, Cheshire and GMP. In GMP served mainly in Stolen Vehicle Squad, retiring as Inspector. Altrincham Branch member.

  • John Anthony “Tony” BERRY

    Date of Death: 16th July 2022

    Formerly of Manchester and GMP. Served on 'E' and 'M', retiring as DCI at Airport Special Branch. Not a member.

  • Debra SPENCER (née KAY)

    Date of Death: 10th July 2022

    Aged: 61

    Formerly of GMP. Served ten years on 'B' Division before being returned unfit. Not a member.

  • Philip ESBACH

    Date of Death: 28th June 2022

    Aged: 88

    Formerly of Stockport, Cheshire and GMP. Altrincham Branch member.

  • Dave HIGGINS

    Date of Death: 23rd June 2022

    Aged: 79

    Former Detective Superintendent. Caminada Society and Branch member.

  • Janice RUDKIN

    Date of Death: 21st June 2022

    Aged: 80

    Formerly of Manchester and GMP. 'B' & 'E' Divisions, one of first two female dog handlers; then Airport and Bolton. Regular Centre Half on GMP hockey team.

  • Ian GAUGHAN

    Date of Death: 15th June 2022

    Aged: 74

    Formerly of Lancashire and GMP. Retired as Detective Inspector from Cheque Squad. Altrincham Branch member.

  • David John “Dave” DAVENPORT

    Date of Death: 2nd June 2022

    Aged: 76

    Formerly of Rochdale, Lancashire and GMP. Member of Rochdale Branch.

  • Harold D. SMITH

    Date of Death: June 2022

    Aged: 78

    Worked at Chester House and Oldham. Altrincham Branch member.