Date of Death: 5th October 2026
Aged: 76
Jeff served in GMP, primarily on the M Division at Sale and Stretford. A Member of the Altrincham Branch.
Obituary Year: 2026
Ernest STEVENS
Funeral details: Monday 12th October 2026 at Howe Bridge Crematorium at 1.30pm.
A Member of the Bolton Branch.
Ernest joined Lancashire Constabulary during the 1960’s and served at Tameside. He resigned from the police and became a licensee in Croston for a number of years. During a conversation with a local policeman he decided to rejoin the then GMP and served at Stretford, Eccles and Salford. Whilst at Salford he worked in the magistrates courts and because of his previous experience as a licensee he managed the bar at The Crescent Police Station.
Ian PRENDERGAST
Date of Death: 12th September 2026
Aged: 84
Funeral details: Funeral arrangements The committal will take place at 11.30am on Monday the 12th of October at Rochdale Crematorium, Bury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4DG
A Member of the Rochdale Branch.
After serving in the Army, being based in Malta, Ian joined the Police, initially joining Manchester City and Salford Police. Ian worked mainly in Manchester on the old B Division, but after being promotoed, the end of his service saw him on the Rochdale Division working at Rochdale and Littleborough. Ian retired in 1987.
Robert (Bob) JONES
Date of Death: 1/10/2026
Aged: 91
A Member of the Manchester & District Branch. Bob had been the Social Secretary for the Manchester NARPO branch.
Bob served in Salford City Police, Manchester and Salford City Police and GMP. He served his last 15 years as a DS in the Special Branch at Chester House headquarters. He retired in 1989 after 28 years service. He was a late joiner after an earlier career as a pattern maker and National Service in the Grenadier Guards.
Robert Anthony ASTON
Date of Death: 21st September 2026
Aged: 90
Funeral details: The funeral is to be held on 19th October 2026 at 10.45am at Macclesfield Crematorium, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BU. A celebration of his life will follow at Wilmslow Conservative Club, 15 Grove Avenue, Wilmslow SK9 5EG.
A Member of the Manchester & District Branch.
Trevor WILLIAMS
Date of Death: 22nd September 2026
Funeral details: 28th September 2026 Rocamer's San Pedro Del Pinatar Tanatory. Spain
Formerly of Manchester City Police and GMP.
Joining in 1973 as PC E 2253 he spent the majority of his service on the E Division and South Manchester Division on the dog section before spending his last few years as Secretary of the NWPBF, based at Progress House.
He was a divisional federation representative for several years. Upon retiring after 30 years he moved to Spain where he spent 23 happy years.Barrie BROWN
Funeral details: Funeral Tuesday 15th September 2026, on the Isle of Wight.
Member of Tameside Branch. Joined Lancashire Constabulary in 1966 and retired from Tameside in 1996 as a Traffic Inspector.
Alan HEALEY
Date of Death: 25th August 2026
Funeral details: Alan's ashes are to be scattered along the East Lancashire Heritage Railway, where he volunteered for many years.
Member of Salford Branch. Joined Salford City Police on 30th March 1957 and retired from GMP in March 1992 as Chief Inspector.
A summary of Alan’s distinguished police service: he joined Salford City Police on 30th March 1957 and retired from GMP in March 1992 as Chief Inspector.
He served at The Crescent and Park Lane (Salford), Peterloo House, Sedgley Park, Bruche, Longsight, Blackley, Swinton and Wigan. His roles included uniform, traffic training, juvenile liaison and public relations, and he progressed through the ranks of Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. He received many written commendations for his actions across numerous situations.
Alan served with dedication, professionalism and quiet pride. His contribution to policing and to the community — both through his service and his volunteer work — will be remembered with respect and gratitude.
His ashes are to be scattered along the East Lancashire Heritage Railway, where Alan volunteered for many years. As many will know, it was a place of great meaning to him, and a fitting tribute to his long-standing dedication.
Angela “Angie” BRADBURN
Date of Death: 24th August 2026
Aged: 69
Funeral details: 18th September 2026 Peel Green Crematorium.
Formerly of GMP, serving on 'M' Division and later 'A' Division, and retiring in March 2015. An active member of the Manchester & District NARPO committee.
Born 10th January 1957.
Angie first joined GMP on 8th March 1976 and was posted to ‘M’ Division, before leaving on 29th June 1985 to have a family. She rejoined on 21st July 2003 and was posted to ‘A’ Division, finally retiring on 31st March 2015.
On retiring she became an active member of the Manchester & District NARPO committee.
Stephen BOLGER
Date of Death: 14th August 2026
Funeral details: Direct cremation.
Member of Bury Branch. Detective Sergeant 4309. Began with Lancashire on the 'N' Division at Bury, and later served in CID on 'F' Division Salford until his retirement.
Detective Sergeant 4309. Stephen started his police career with Lancashire and was posted to the ‘N’ Division, Bury. He worked in uniform and then the CID until his promotion to Sergeant and transfer to ‘F’ Division Salford, where he worked in CID and remained until his retirement.
Stephen was an ardent Manchester City fan. It was his wish to have a direct cremation.