Senior Constable Paul Kennedy, aged 51, died whilst on holidays at Scotts Head, NSW, on Thursday 4 October, 2001, as a result of a heart attack & drowning in the surf.
Paul had been performing General Duties at the Wollongong ( NSW ) Local Area Command prior to his death.
His funeral Service was held at Parson’s Funeral Parlours, 278 Princes Hwy, Bulli, at 10am on Wednesday 10 October which was followed by a private cremation service at the Wollongong Crematorium.
Bruce William Wallace GIBBS
| 04/10/2013
Bruce William Wallace GIBBS
NSW Police Force
Illness
29 September 2013
41 years Service
Bruce William Wallace GIBBS – NSWPF
With regret I advise the death of Bruce William Wallace GIBBS, 86 old, a Veteran member of the Northern Metropolitan Branch of the RPA, NSW.
Bruce passed away on 29/09/2013 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 1.30pm on Wednesday 9th October 2013 at Pittwater Uniting Church, 10 Jubilee Avenue, WARRIEWOOD, NSW.
Message from Bruces’ son, Robert:
…..and then there were three.
Just as another stunning day was dawning in Manly town today, my beautiful father Bruce passed away peacefully in his sleep at Manly Waters Private Hospital. The last 12 months has been savage on the old fella’s body, taking three episodes of renal failure, a heart attack, pneumonia and finally a stroke to finish him off. It has been a long road since he thumbed his nose at the priest giving him the last rites and Doctors who said he would have severe brain damage (if he was to survive) after having his illness in 1991. Bruce was much loved by his four children and their partners, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by his old work colleagues, friends and neighbours. He was a champion bloke and I couldn’t have had a better father to love and model my life upon. He will be having a quiet beer with Margie and Wendy somewhere!
Robert Gibbs
Bruce joined the NSWPF in 1945 as a 17 year old Cadet. He worked at the Old Depot (Redfern Academy) filling cars and cleaning the stalls for the mounted police unit and later working in the darkroom at the Photographic Unit, old CIB building, Surry Hills.
He then did mainly traffic duties working mainly from North Sydney at the the ‘Traffic Bureau’, which later became the ‘Special Traffic Patrol’ and the ‘Highway Patrol’.
He progressed through the ranks, and when Senior Sergeant became the OIC of the Police Driver Training School at St Ives ( now closed ).
On becoming an Inspector, he was the OIC at Mona Vale Police Station (the old 29 Division) and then OIC of the Sydney Water Police where his office looked straight across Sydney Cove to the Opera House! (Now the site of the Park Hyatt Hotel).
Bruce then became a Superintendent relieving in several locations, before retiring in 1986 at the rank of Chief Super as the OIC of ‘E District’ of which encompassed the North Shore area of Sydney.
William John HUGHES
| 04/10/2013
William John HUGHES
NSW Police Force
25 September 2013
With regret I advise the death of William John HUGHES, 87 old, former Regd. No. 6647, a Veteran member of the Newcastle Branch of the RPA.
Bill passed away on 25/09/2013 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 11am on Tuesday 1st October at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, 841 Hunter Street, NEWCASTLE WEST.
Rachael Gai WILSON
| 04/10/2013
Rachael Gai Wilson
Constable
New South Wales Police Force
Class 266
Registered #: ?????
Died at Rydalmere, NSW,
Service: From ? ? 1996 to 22 September 1999 = 3 years Service
24 old
Suicide – shot – Service Pistol to chest
Stationed: Mt Druitt, Quaker’s Hill, Seven Hills, Penrith, Ermington Police Station – Plain clothes – Anti Theft Squad – Death
Funeral: Winston Hills on 28 September 1999
Rachael was a plain clothes constable performing proactive duties at Ermington, NSW.
Rachael suffered psychological injuries which were later declined by the insurer.
She slipped into a greater depression and subsequently died from a self inflicted gun shot wound from her own Service weapon, whilst On Duty, after she drove to Eric Primrose Reserve, Rydalmere.
A beautiful smile no longer shines, but her light lives on in the hearts of her loved ones and friends.
May Rachael forever Rest In Peace.
Collin Patrick McEVOY
| 04/10/2013
Collin Patrick McEVOY
aka Col & Ace
Regd. # 283
Rank: Superintendent – retired
Stations: ACT & Australian Federal Police
Service: From 12 December 1966 to? ? ? = 30 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 18 May 1983
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 29 November 1992
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: ? October 2013
Cause: Illness
Age: 66
Funeral date: Monday 2 September 2013 @ 11am
Funeral location: St John the Apostle, Blackman Street, Holt, ACT
Buried at: Gungahlin Cemetery
Son of Frank and Pat (both deceased) of Cronulla, retired Superintendent with 30 years of service in the ACT and Australian Federal Police.
Passed away peacefully in Canberra after a short illness.
Much loved husband of Ann. Father of Sharon, Brett, Andrew (deceased) and Samantha. Father-in-law of Andy, Tamara and Martin. Cherished grandfather of Skyla, Amy, Keeva and Jessie. Loving brother of David, of Adelaide.
Respected, admired and sadly missed by his extended family and many friends and colleagues. A dedicated police officer, a loyal man.
Aged 66.
The funeral service for Col will be held in St John the Apostle, Blackman Street, Holt, ACT on Monday 2 September 2013 commencing at 11.00am.
A burial will follow at the Gungahlin Cemetery. All welcome
In lieu of flowers, donations to Petrea King’s Quest for Life Foundation are encouraged www.questforlife.com.au or Quest for Life Foundation, PO Box 390, Bundanoon NSW 2578.
Belconnen 6251 2344.
Proudly Australian
Member AFDA
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on August 31, 2013
Son of Frank and Pat (both deceased) of Cronulla, retired Superintendent with 30 years of service in the ACT and Australian Federal Police.
Passed away peacefully in Canberra after a short illness.
Much loved husband of Ann. Father of Sharon, Brett, Andrew (deceased) and Samantha. Father-in-law of Andy, Tamara and Martin. Cherished grandfather of Skyla, Amy, Keeva and Jessie. Loving brother of David, of Adelaide.
Respected, admired and sadly missed by his extended family and many friends and colleagues. A dedicated police officer, a loyal man.
Aged 66.
The funeral service for Col will be held in St John the Apostle, Blackman Street, Holt, ACT on Monday 2 September 2013 commencing at 11.00am.
A burial will follow at the Gungahlin Cemetery. All welcome
In lieu of flowers, donations to Petrea King’s Quest for Life Foundation are encouraged www.questforlife.com.au or Quest for Life Foundation, PO Box 390, Bundanoon NSW 2578.
Belconnen 6251 2344.
Proudly Australian
Member AFDA
– See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=collin-mcevoy&pid=166696532&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#fbLoggedOut
Julie Rose WILD
| 04/10/2013
Julie Rose WILD
40 old
Died 27 August 2013
Cancer
Memorial: NSW Police force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, F19 ( right wall )
With regret I advise the death of Julie Rose WILD, 40 old, a Serving officer Regd. No. 32507 of the Surry Hills Command.
Julie passed away on 27/08/2013 and her funeral is proposed to be held at 1330Hrs on Tuesday 3 rd September at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 463 Oxford Street, PADDINGTON.
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WILD JULIE ROSE August 27th 2013 Aged 40 Years Late of Warners Bay
Beloved daughter of ROGER and JOY. Loved sister of JOANNE and DAVID.
A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of JULIE will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 463 Oxford Street, Paddington on TUESDAY, September 3rd 2013 at 1.30pm.
Cause: Surgical Operation complication stemming from HOD Injuries
Age: 53 years, 10 months, 25 days
Funeral date: Friday 30 August 2013 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: Wollongong Church of Christ, O’Briens Rd, Figtree
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial: NSW Police Force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, D6 ( right wall )
NICK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *BUT SHOULD BE
An application was made for Nick to be included on the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra, and the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, Sydney due to the fact that he died as a result of complications stemming from a medical operation in direct consequence to his Duty related Injuries. The Commissioner, Scipione, supported it but the Commander, Wollongong, at the time did NOT support the application and, to this day ( 22 March 2018. Rechecked 13 Jan 2021 – still doesn’t appear ), Nick only appears on the Police Force Service Memorial Wall at the Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills and NOT the Police Wall of Remembrance.
As an aside, his Widow IS receiving a Police Pension as the matter was considered H.O.D.
Sgt Nick Skomarow in 2003
Sgt Nick Skomarow in 2003
It is with the deepest and heartfelt sadness that I let you all know that another one of our Illawarra mates has passed on.
Nick Skomarow was a 54 year old Sergeant, currently stationed at Wollongong, who had a 14 hour operation on his neck 8 days ago ( Friday 16 August ) at Figtree Private Hospital whereby he had 3 or 4 vertebra removed due to old HOD injuries suffered whilst on operational duties with the HWP.
Around 9.30am this morning ( Saturday 24 August, 2013 ) Nick was found deceased in his hospital room.This is now a Coroners matter but it is believed that he may have suffered from a blood clot ( not confirmed ).
Nick was in “the job” for 30 years and was a bloody good bloke.
He had also been stationed at Sutherland, Broken Hill and Liverpool HWP at one stage.
On behalf of the troops still in “the job” and those of us now out of “the job”, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Nick and give our condolences to Nick’s wife, Coralie and their families.
Nick, may you forever Rest in Peace mate.
A Full Police Funeral will be held this coming Friday, 30 August, 2013, at 10.30am at Wollongong Church of Christ, O’Briens Rd, Figtree.
The family will then attend the Wollongong Crematorium for a committal service and the wake will be held at Wests Leagues Club, Unanderra.
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SKOMAROW Nicholas (Nick)
of Cordeaux Heights Taken from us too early on August 24, 2013. Adored and loving husband of Coralie.
Loving son of John and the late Tammy.
Adored father and father in law of Amanda, Aaron and Cassandra.
Much loved Poppo of Jayden. Loved brother of Victor and a dearly loved brother in law.
A much loved cousin, nephew and uncle, and a great friend and colleague to many.
Aged 53 Years
We will miss you A special person, no one can replace. Our memories of you will be treasured forever.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Nick’s funeral service to be held at Newday Church (Church Of Christ), O’Briens Road, Figtree on Friday at 10:30am. Following the service his funeral will proceed to the Main Chapel, Wollongong City Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Berkeley Road, Unanderra.
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Photos taken by Retired SenCon Greg Callander (contact details at base of website). No copyrights attached to photos used by friends and family of Nick.
These photos are uploaded at 1.5meg but the originals are 35 meg each if anyone needs higher quality for printing etc. There are 140 photos:
Nick worked at Pooncarrie many moons ago and was instrumental in the arrest of Darryl Suckling for several murders of young women.
Daryl Suckling’s arrest in remote NSW in the late 1980s revealed his disturbing connections with the disappearance of Jodie Larcombe from Melbourne. Charged with the murder of Jodie, then a sex worker on St Kilda’s streets, Suckling was allowed to walk free, as police investigators struggled to prove a homicide without a body. He’d previously escaped conviction more than once after brutally abducting several women.
Frustrated by legal obstacles and bad luck, one officer resigned from the force in disgust, but the case was never forgotten and investigators closed in as Suckling stalked his next victim. The grisly murder linked St Kilda with the lonely, windswept sandhills of the NSW outback near Mildura, and brought two hardened policemen close to a brave family pushed to breaking point – in the end, it was too much for Jodie’s mother, who committed suicide when Suckling appealed his eventual conviction.
Suckling is now one of 15 prisoners serving life in NSW, never to be released.
Nick also had a boat, when he was stationed out at Broken Hill, called ‘ TJF ‘. This usually means ‘ The Job’s Fu*@ed ‘.
Grave vandals smash 45 headstones
Posted
Vandals have desecrated 45 graves at Wollongong Cemetery on the New South Wales south coast.
Police say the graves in the old Wesley section of the cemetery have had their headstones smashed beyond repair. They are some of the cemetery’s oldest graves.
The damage bill is estimated at $100,000.
Acting Inspector Nick Skomarow says vandals attacked the graves on Wednesday night.
“Unknown persons have entered the Wollongong Cemetery on Kenny Street and during this time 45 marked graves located in the southern end of the cemetery had their headstones smashed beyond repair,” he said.
Acting Inspector Skomarow says police are appealing for information on those responsible for the attack.
“Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information that may assist investigators in identifying those responsible for the damage to contact Wollongong Police or Crime Stoppers,” he said.
GPS of Grave: Lat: -34.4880559530445 Long: 150.81964650639043
Memorial: NSW Police Force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, A29 ( left wall )
Chief Inspector Graeme Donnelly
GRAEME is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance* NOT WORK RELATED
Death of Chief Inspector Graeme Donnelly, 52 old around 11.30am, today, Friday 16 August 2013, who was riding his push bike with a mate around Lake Illawarra ( the actual lake ) this morning and was riding up Mt. Terry when he stopped and said to his mate that he didn’t feel well.
Whilst standing next to his bike, he suffered a massive heart attack.
An Off Duty passing Paramedic commenced CPR and called for assistance. Helicopter assistance was also considered and I am informed that the Paramedics worked on Graeme for a lengthy and extended period and was conveyed to Hospital under Police escort but, unfortunately, he never regained consciousness from the time he fell.
He was aged 52 and was a Chief Inspector ( for those who don’t know him ) and a really nice bloke.
May he forever Rest in Peace and look over the rest of us.
The funeral for Graeme will take place on Monday, 26 August, at 1.00pm at St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in Harbour Street Wollongong. Guest’s to be seated by 12.40pm.
I would expect this to be a big funeral with standing room only – out onto the street.
He was a highly respected policeman who sought relief from his demanding role as chief inspector in his passion for cycling.
Tributes have flowed for long-serving officer Graeme Donnelly, 52, who died of a heart attack while riding around Lake Illawarra last Friday.
Friend and cycling companion Wally Erven said Insp Donnelly loved cycling because it allowed him to de-stress.
“Being in the police force, it gave him a separation,” he said.
Insp Donnelly was the father of junior Australian cycling champion Aaron Donnelly – and Mr Erven said the apple hadn’t fallen far from the tree.
“Aaron’s not a professional cyclist for no reason – it’s in his genes and he got that from his father.”
Wollongong acting superintendent Tim Beattie said the policing community had been shocked to learn of Insp Donnelly’s death.
Insp Donnelly spent his career based in Wollongong until about 12 months ago when he transferred to Sydney and was attached to a specialist police unit.
“Graeme was a highly respected member of the police force who performed a significant amount of his service in the Illawarra area,” Supt Beattie said. “He is regarded by all those who knew him as being a good bloke.”
A tribute has also been posted on the Cycling NSW website.
“His loss is greatly felt by the Illawarra Cycle Club and the NSW cycling community,” the statement read.
Insp Donnelly’s funeral will be held at Wollongong Catholic Cathedral, 36 Harbour Street, at 1pm on Monday.
He was one of a kind and his death will leave a hole in the life of his family, friends and the police force.
On Monday a sea of blue police uniforms surrounded an overflowing St Francis Xavier Catholic Cathedral in Wollongong as officers paid their last respects to Chief Inspector Graeme Donnelly.
Insp Donnelly, 52, died on August 16 after having a heart attack while riding around Lake Illawarra with friends.
Yesterday his cycling companions joined police colleagues and formed a guard of honour stretching from the cathedral along Harbour St.
Insp Donnelly’s colleague Peter Lindwall and friend Neil Foster gave a joint eulogy.
They described the high-ranking officer’s passion for the police force and his love for his wife Kerri and sons Aaron and Brad.
Mr Lindwall said the sheer number of fellow officers in attendance, including NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione, was testament to how highly Insp Donnelly had been regarded in the community.
“He was a person no-one ever had a bad word to say about,” Mr Lindwall said.
He also made reference to Insp Donnelly’s previous career as a butcher and his skills behind a barbecue.
In a statement read at yesterday’s service, Aaron Donnelly said his father’s entire life had been dedicated to helping others.
“I don’t think there’s a person here who hasn’t been impacted by his kindness,” he said.
Mr Donnelly’s wife Kerri said her husband had been a “selfless” man who gave his time “to so many people”.
In a statement also read to the service, she recalled how proud he had been when his Brad announced he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a police officer.
Mr Scipione also spoke at the service and posthumously awarded Insp Donnelly the National Police Service Medal.
WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL 2016 GRAVE OF GRAEME FRANCIS DONNELLY GRAVE IS ON THE EAST SIDE OF ROAD, PAST THE NEW CRYPTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING BUILT WHICH ARE ALSO ON THE EAST AND TO THE NORTH OF THE OFFICE. THE GRAVE IS ABOUT 3 – 4 ROWS BACK FROM THE ROADWAY AND FACES AWAY FROM THE ROADWAY.
Grave location: Wollongong Memorial Gardens, Berkeley Rd, Berkeley, NSW
Retired Sgt Geoff Richens – taken in 2009
Geoff was stationed in the Illawarra area ( Wollongong & Warilla ) for many years leading up to his Retirement.
He was attached to Warilla HWP, Warilla Traffic Sergeant, Wollongong General Duties. He spent most of his service in the Illawarra.
Geoff stared his Police training at the Redfern Police Academy, Bourke St, Redfern on the 7 August 1967. He died on the 7 August 2013.
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May you forever Rest in Peace Geoff.
It was a pleasure working with you.
Cal
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Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS, 66 old, former Regd. No. 12803.
Geoff passed away on 07/08/2013 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10am on Thursday 15th Instant at Parsons Funeral Home, Princes Highway, BULLI.
Constable Geoff Richens – about 20 old.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
15 August 2013
Funeral for Retired Sgt Geoffrey Enoch RICHENS at Bulli.
Norman Wesley FUNNELL
| 04/10/2013
FUNNELL, Norman Wesley
of Fairy Meadow
Passed away peacefully July 19, 2013.
Beloved husband of Joyce. Loved father and father in law of Warwick and Pat, Brett and Sue, Cathy and Joe, Ross and Lorelle. Much loved Pop to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loving brother and uncle.
Aged 86 years
A loving, kind and selfless friend to all
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Norman’s funeral service to be held in the chapel, Parsons Funeral Home, 34 Belmore Street, Wollongong on Wednesday July 24th at 2pm.
Norm was a 2nd Class Sergeant at Wollongong, NSW, in the late 1970’s and looked after the Warrant & Summons Section.
