Nicholas George Arthur JONES

| 14/02/2024

Nicholas George Arthur JONES

AKA Nick JONES

* Nickname: Beef man

Late of ?

Pretty, Pretty Good

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

New South Wales Police Force – Communications Officer – VKG – Civilian Nicholas George Arthur JONES, Nick JONES, Jonesy, Beef man

Admin. Regd. # 2003778

Rank: Communications Officer – VKG

Final Rank: = Communications Officer – VKG

Stations: ?, VKG Wagga Wagga, VKG2 Lake Illawarra – Death

Service period: From ? ? 2003 to ? ? ? = ? years, Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Nicholas George Arthur JONES, Nick JONES, Jonesy, Beef man

Born: Wednesday 2 May 1979

Died on: Saturday 27 January 2024

Age: 44 years, 8 months, 25 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: “possible” Heart attack stemming from Bacterial Meningitis

Event location: At home ?

Event / Diagnosis date: 2022

Funeral date: Friday 9 February 2024 @ 2pm

Funeral location: Hanson & Cole funerals, 634 Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange, NSW

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Hanson & Cole funerals, Kembla Grange, NSW

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2024 )

NICK IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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Deepest condolences to Nicks wife Jessica and their daughters Lizzy and Daisy.

* Story behind any Nickname: Beef Man = ?

In 2022 Nick contracted Bacterial Meningitis which brought on a couple of strokes and then a heart attack.

Nick, despite being on the cusp of death, managed to rally and came good.

With the aid of rehabilitation for months, he was able to return to work in an administrative role.

Unfortunately his brain was not functioning correctly and he had to take ‘sick leave’ again.

Although he was still on the ‘roster’, he was not able to physically return to VKG for months – leading up to his untimely, and young, death.

Nick, from all accounts, was a great guy, highly intelligent, always the gesture and far too young.

He died in his sleep and looked as though he was simply taking a nap.

Forever – Rest In Peace.

Nicholas George Arthur JONES, Nick JONES, Jonesy, Beef man

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
13 February 2024

David Jonathan GREENHAM

| 14/02/2024

David Jonathan GREENHAM

AKA Dave GREENHAM

Late of Yenda Place, Yenda, NSW

“possible” relation in ‘the job’: ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?????

Rank: Parking Patrol Officer ( PPO )( Brown Bomber, Grey Ghost ) with NSW Police Force until local Councils took over the roll.

Stations: ?, Griffith

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Dave GREENHAM David GREENHAM David Jonathan GREENHAM

Born: Sunday 20 August 1944

Died on: Monday 11 April 2022

Age: 77 years, 7 months, 22 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 2 May 2022 @ 11am

Funeral location: Cathedral Church of St Alban the Martyr, Griffith, NSW

LIVE STREAM ?

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any Future Wake location: ???

any Future Wake date: ???

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Funeral Parlour: Tony & Anna Zorzanello – Griffith & District Funerals, 34 Benerembah St, Griffith, NSW

Buried at: Yenda Cemetery, Beelbangera Rd, Yenda, NSW

Grave Location: Lawn Section, Row: ?, Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ? ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2022 )

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Dave GREENHAM David GREENHAM David Jonathan GREENHAM

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Cal
14 December 2022

Carolyn Therese TRACEY

| 14/02/2024

Carolyn Therese TRACEY

AKA ?

Late of Glen Alpine, NSW

“possible” relation in ‘the job’: ?

New South Wales Police Force – Administrative Staff ( Unsworn )

Regd. # 9735082

Employment: Commenced at ? Police Station in 1997 ( aged 25 years, 7 months, 7 days )

Final Rank: = ?

Stations: ?, Campbelltown Intel Office – Death

Service: From 8 December 1997 to 14 October 2022 = 24 years, 10 months, 6 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Monday 1 May 1972

Died on: Friday 14 October 2022

Age: 50 years, 5 months, 13 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Suicide

Event location: South Head, NSW

Event date: Friday 14 October 2022

Funeral date: Saturday 29 October 2022 @ 11.30am

Funeral location: Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, emerald Dve, Eagle Vale, NSW

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Wake location: Macarthur Grange Country Club, Raby Rd, Kearns, NSW

Wake date: Saturday 29 October 2022

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Funeral Parlour: Kenneally’s Funerals, NSW 02 4620 8822 https://kenneallysfunerals.com.au/

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2022 )

Carolyn SHOULD BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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Carolyn Therese TRACEY

Condolences to Harrison & Connor, together with family, friends and staff from Campbelltown Police Station.

Carolyn was exposed to, and participated in, police investigations into paedophiles, while she was the mother of young children.

This really affected her.

Part of her duties were to visit goals to listen in to phone calls made by inmates.

Prior to Carolyn’s death we tried so desperately to help her.

She was so fearful of being sectioned and admitted to the mental health unit.

More so than most people would be because she was involved in arrests where the offender was in such a unit and terrified of being placed in a unit alongside some of the people she was involved with in her work.

She should never have been exposed to some of the images of crime victims when she was not a serving police officer even though she worked very successfully alongside them.

Family

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
5 November 2022

Angela Wai Sun LEE

| 14/02/2024

Angela Wai Sun LEE

AKA Ms Angela Wai Sun LEE

Late of ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job’: ?

New South Wales Police Force – Non Sworn – Support Officer

Regd. # 2002031

Rank: Commenced at ? Police Station on Monday 16 June 2003

Final Rank: = ?

Stations: ?,

Service: From ? ? 2002 to ? ? 2022 = ? years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: ? ? 2022

Age: ? years,

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location: ? TBA

LIVE STREAM PIN: TBA Email: TBA

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2022 )

ANGELA IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills as of 2022

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25 October 2022

This afternoon, in a quiet and deeply-felt ceremony at the Sydney Police Centre, another thirteen names were added, and the memories of another thirteen dedicated NSW Police Force employees were honoured, at the NSW Police Force Service Memorial:

Sergeant Anthony Graham Backhouse

Detective Senior Constable Vaughan Anthony Hau

Detective Senior Constable Gregory Joseph Jensen

Senior Sergeant John Kelly

Senior Constable David John Koen (Ret’d)

Ms Angela Wai Sun Lee

Constable Joseph Lees

Inspector Anthony Peter William McCann

Constable James Liam O’Toole

Sergeant Christina Fraser Rees

Senior Constable Matthew Joseph Rees

Senior Constable Caroline Roberts

Sergeant Kevin William Smith

Angela was a Non Sworn civilian Support Officer within the NSW Police Force.

Her name was added to the Memorial Wall of the Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills in October 2022.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
27 October 2022

Helen Joy PALMER

| 14/02/2024

Helen Joy PALMER

AKA ?

Late of ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 2002625

Rank: Adjudication Officer – Civilian

Final Rank = Adjudication Officer – Civilian

Stations: ?, Firearms Registry Licencing & Compliance Unit – Retirement

Service: From ? ? 2002 to 24 December 2020 = 16 years Service with NSWPF & 2 years elsewhere

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: 1 year, 0 months, 23 days

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Sunday 16 January 2022

Age: 66 years,

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 21 January 2022 @ 11am

Funeral location: Tweed Valley Cemetery Chapel, 813 – 871 Eviron Rd, Eviron, NSW

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
26 January 2022

Joan Agnes STEADMAN

| 14/02/2024

Joan Agnes STEADMAN

AKA ?

Late of Westmead, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 094

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # Police Woman 0054

If Ranked via the Seniority system, Joan fell in between Registered numbers 10534 & 10535

“Never compromise your integrity or your femininity. You are a policewoman, not a policeman. Be true to yourself.”

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed 25 February 1963 ( aged 27 years, 2 months, 13 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )( Worked in Plain Clothes but was NOT Designated )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 December 1978

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 13 June 1985

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Sergeant 2nd Class & G.S.O.

Stations: ?, Parramatta ( 18 Division )( 1970s ), ?, Blacktown ( Sgt )( 27 Division ) – Resignation from NSWPF then G.S.O. at Merrylands Police Station

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? ( Resigned ) = ? years Service

Joan Resigned to care for her Dad and went back to ‘Policing’ as a civilian General Support Officer ( G.S.O. )

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Joan Agnes STEADMAN, Joan STEADMAN

Awards: National Medal – granted 20 January 1981 ( Det Sgt )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 17 March 1989 ( Sgt )

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 17 March 1989 ( Sgt )

Born: Thursday 12 December 1935

Died on: Sunday 8 August 2021

Age: 85 years, 7 months, 27 days

Cause: ?

Event location: Cabrini Nursing Home, 83 – 85 Amos St, Westmead, NSW 02 88369600

Event date: Sunday 8 August 2021

Funeral date: ? ? ?

Funeral location: ?

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Funeral Parlour: White Lady Funerals, Pennant Hills, NSW 02 9980 9935

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

JOAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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STEADMAN, Joan Agnus

08/08/2021

STEADMAN, Joan Agnus

Passed away peacefully at Cabrini Nursing Home on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Aged 84 Years

Rest In Peace.

Date listed: 11/8/2021Publication: The Daily Telegraph

STEADMAN, Joan Agnus | Funeral Notices | Sydney | My Tributes

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
25 January 2022

Selwyn SMITH

| 14/02/2024

Selwyn SMITH – Doctor

AKA Sel

Late of ?

NSW Psychiatrist

A true “mate” to New South Wales Police Force members

Rank: Psychiatrist

Service: From ? ? 1942 to ? ? 2022 = ? years Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = December 2021

Time in Retirement: 1+ month

Awards: No find on Australian Honours system

Born: ? ? 1942

Died on: Tuesday 18 January 2022 during the early a.m. in his sleep

Age: 80 years

Selwyn SMITH

Cause: Cancer – Melanoma

Event location: Home – with family by his side during the early a.m.

Event date: Diagnosed in October 2021

Funeral date: Friday 21 January 2022 @ 11am – 1pm

Funeral location: South chapel, Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, 12 Military Rd, Matraville, NSW

any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

Funeral Parlour: Life Rites Funerals, 118 Durham St, Sydney, NSW 0421 200250

Buried at: Cremated

Selwyn SMITH

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

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I have never met Selwyn Smith BUT I have, for over twenty years, been seeing one of his colleagues in the field of psychiatry.

I have never heard a bad word about Selwyn and if he is anything like the bloke I have been seeing for twenty years, Selwyn’s is a man to be honoured and respected for the way in which he cared for, and looked after – not only damaged police but all First Responders.

You received your Cancer diagnoses only in October 2021 and eventually had to rest up because of fatigue in November 2021.

You worked tirelessly to ensure that your patients were looked after and, on behalf of all First Responders ( ESPECIALLY the Members of NSWPF, I express my personal and sincere thanks to you and your family for the time that you gave all of my fellow work mates ( whether I knew them or not ) in your efforts to help, and save, them from the demons of PTSD / PTSI.

Your family and friends need to know that you were regarded as a bloody good mate to so many Police, and other First Responders, who were suffering PTSD / PTSI and you managed to pull a lot of them out of that dark pit that they were in for so many years.

Rest In Peace Selwyn. Your Duty is now done.

Greg Callander
NSWPF # 17463

20 January 2022

Selwyn SMITH, Doctor Selwyn SMITH, Dtr Selwyn SMITH

Very sad news from the St John Of God with the passing of Dr Selwyn Smith.

Although Selwyn was not a police officer or a first responder, he ( as a psychiatrist ) understood the plight that most first responders suffered with their mental ( and physical ) health and the many, unfounded and unnecessary, hoops that insurance companies make us jump through.

He was a very thoughtful man and an outstanding health care professional with the St John of God Hospital PTSD programs and his many, many patients.

Dr Smith understood emergency services and mental injuries and advocated for us when it felt like no one else did.

He was a brilliant psychiatrist and held in the highest esteem amongst his clients and his peers.

Dr Smith had literally only just retired before last Christmas ( 2021 ) due to his terminal illness ( cancer ) and our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and the countless people he has saved and helped throughout the years.

Rest In Peace.

some of the Comments from various Policing Facebook Groups & pages:

He helped me to turn around from a very broken ambo with work induced PTSI and the St John of God program was a BIG part of that. With his support to try to return to operational duties, I did another 8 years full-time and now 3 years part time. If others had their way, I would have got the boot. Selwyn went to bat for me after listening to me.

I wish he had longer in retirement after helping so many of us.

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I found out yesterday it’s a sad loss , he was a great doctor for people with ptsd and would fight with the insurance companies to make sure we got the right treatment we need

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I’m struggling to find a replacement too. Can some inbox me some suggestions.

Also devastating news today of his passing on Monday.

I guess he didn’t leave us because he wanted to.. he truly worked with all of us till the very end.

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I’m sad to hear that Dr Selwyn-Smith passed away today. Those who know of his work as Psychiatrist will really feel this. I have a heavy heart! His work at St John of God was invaluable.

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Best wishes Selwyn. You shared my contempt for heartless management practices and you greatly helped me along with countless others. Stay strong.

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Selwyn’s office are in the process of sending out letters to his patients. I spoke to them two days ago and my January appointment was cancelled. Retired immediately due to serious health issue. I’ve been told he is completing all outstanding reports.

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Sad news he was a man that cared about his patients and took on NSW Police Department for many of us. He became a friend and helped me through some dark times. RIP Selwyn

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Selwyn SMITH

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RIP Doc you helped so many of us in our time of need you will be always be remembered by us. God Bless R.I.P

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Sad news he was a man that cared about his patients and took on NSW Police Department for many of us. He became a friend and helped me through some dark times. RIP Selwyn

Cal
20 January 2022

56 Comments

Charles Field-Marsham

19 hours ago

What a great life of a remarkable man! Strong and grounded family; a career that added great value to the world and a positive and loving friend. Truly inspirational and a model for us all.

I am grateful to have met him and shared a few “GREAT” meals with him and the family.

I cant believe he was 80, I thought he was in his early 70’s!!

XOXO

Charles

Leon and Melissa

2 days ago

Dr Selwyn Smith how can we ever repay you for how you have helped us over so many years.

The only way is to remember you and tell everyone who will listen about you.

Rest in peace our friend from sunny Queensland, always in our hearts.

Bronwyn Croft

2 days ago

Dr Smith helped so many Police that struggled with ptsd. I am so grateful of his unwavering support that has enabled me to be the best mum I can be for our 3 children and still be proud of my 30 year service to the NSW Police Force.

I am grateful for his amazing skill’s with helping his patients recover and I always left his room knowing that I had his support which helped my recovery immensely.

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Mark Eady

2 days ago

Thank you Selwyn. You made a difference to so many lives.

Your compassion, understanding, humility, and authenticity are some of my lingering memories. So glad we got to cross paths and I am forever in your debt for your support and advice during one of the most challenging times in my life.

My sincere condolences to your family.

They must be so proud of a life well lived.

Sophie Hartley

2 days ago

Thank you for your kindness and compassion and being a pillar of strength for many who reached out for you.

You have been a true advocate for many Police and their families.

May you Rest In Peace.

Anna Nikolis

2 days ago

Gone too soon and so suddenly, we are all saddened and heartbroken by your death. What will we do now without you?

Your smile, care and compassion is what got us through the hardest times.

Thank you Dr Selwyn Smith for being like a father and a guardian angel to me since 2007, you saved my life and I am forever grateful for everything you have done. You were one in a billion.

Anyone who had the opportunity to meet you was lucky and each one of us are still here because of you.

You truly cared about everyone and helped so many people in their darkest of times. You will forever be in my heart, thoughts and prayers.

My family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Our deepest sympathy to your family and loved ones.

Thank you all for allowing us to share in the celebration of Dr Selwyns life.

Goodbye to a remarkable man beyond words.

You will be terribly missed and remembered with great respect and gratitude.

RIP my best friend, mentor and doctor ????

Harry Stengos

2 days ago

You will forever be held in the highest regard for your compassion and caring.

The definition of a gentleman and a saviour to so many.

May you Rest In Peace and may God bring comfort to your family.

Garry K

2 days ago

It is with sad hearts that we all say good bye to an amazing man who helped so many people in their darkest of times. I only knew you for a short time, but you gave me hope when I thought there was non.

My deepest sympathy to your to you wife and family.

REST IN PEACE

Charlene

2 days ago

You were a godsend to so many psychologically injured NSW Police. Thank you for helping so many of us so much and being in our corner.

You will be terribly missed.

David Hooper

2 days ago

Selwyn, you have saved my life and showed me the utmost care and compassion. My family & I thank you from all our hearts.

You are still the most professional and caring person I have known & I thank you again for your professional care and advice.

I am surviving because of you.

My thoughts & prayers are with your family.

RIP Dr Smith!

Sharon Lee Twiss

2 days ago

Thank you Dr Selwyn Smith for being a lighthouse in the darkness.

My deepest sympathies to your wife May, your family, friends, colleagues and all your patients who were blessed to have you in their corner.

You will remembered with great respect and gratitude.

RIP ????

Diane Birch

2 days ago

Sad news. Still can’t believe it. Such a witty sense of humour. I loved our chats. Your memory was extraordinary. I was privileged to know you. I will be forever grateful for the support you provided me over many years.

You will be sadly missed by so many. You were one of a kind. Such a remarkable human being beyond words.

RIP.

Darryl L

2 days ago

Thank you Dr Smith for caring for me for 25 years. A very compassionate man who helped so many others as well.

You will be missed greatly.

Paul Daley

2 days ago

You referred to yourself as “The General” and would say ‘My job is to do the fighting, yours is to get well.’ And he did.

I am only here today because you gave me and countless others discarded by the police system the ability and willingness to live and fight on.

Thank you does not even scratch the surface of the debt of gratitude so many owe you.

To Mrs Smith and family, deepest condolences and thank you all for allowing us to peek behind the curtain and share in the celebration of Selwyns life.

Jodie

2 days ago

May you forever Rest In Peace Dr Smith. A true gentleman.

Condolences to your family, friends and loved ones during this very difficult time.

You have truly touched the lives of so many.

It’s your time to rest easy.

Jim Short

2 days ago

Dearest Selwyn, I came to you broken and in darkness, you helped show me the way through. Your smile and easy manner, and reassurance ‘I’ve got your back Jim’ helped me stay the course.

The world seems to be a slightly smaller less lit place with your passing.

From my family to yours, thank you for caring, thank you for being in my corner,

RIP.

Jim

Christine McGuire

2 days ago

Selwyn…what a truly amazing man you were! Thank you for the kindness, support and optimism you had towards all the Police you helped on our journeys.

You will never be forgotten.

Patricia Rinaldo

2 days ago

Dearest May, Ben, Michelle I am so sad.

Cannot believe that Sel Is gone.

We loved Him so much and the Family.

Sel was an Icon and will never forget Him.

Please know I am there with You in my heart.

One of My (Our) True Friends in Life Fondly, Pat Fondly,

Pat

Natalie

2 days ago

Dr Smith, what a remarkable human.

He has touched and changed the lives of so many. He will be missed.

I fell fortunate to have met him and thank you for all you did for me and everyone that had crossed your path.

A wonderful man, compassionate, empathetic, professional and funny.

You made me laugh when I didn’t think it could be possible.

Thank you.

Condolences to your friends and family.

Amy and Stephen Tsang

2 days ago

????????rest in peace, Selwyn

We miss you

Natalie M

2 days ago

Dr Smith thank you so much for your passion and service to the whole community.

You were truly an amazing man.

Love and strength to your family.

You will be greatly missed.

Rest in peace Selwyn

Helen Weston

2 days ago

Thank you Selwyn.

Thank you for putting me back together, for caring and supporting me.

Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Peter Gould

2 days ago

A wonderful man who has helped and saved so many injured police officers.

My deepfelt condolences to family and loved ones.

Rest in Peace Selwyn.

Cheryl

3 days ago

Rest easy Dr Smith, thank you for saving my life, and thank you for all helping so many of my friends.

You were a great man.

Paul

3 days ago

A very very sad loss. A true gentleman who had a genuine care for others.

The Colonel saved me and several others.

Rest in Peace.

Thank you for your legacy.

My condolences and prayers to the precious family.

TJ Parker

3 days ago

Small in stature, huge in heart. A giant in his field.

A huge loss for his family and so many in the triple 0 and military services. I am forever grateful for his warm smile and expertise.

From my family to yours Selwyn,

Rest in Peace.

You’ll never be forgotten.

Christine Noel Faught

3 days ago

Deepest sympathies, Michelle, and to all of your family.

Your Dad is always smiling in my memories – you are in my thoughts, and I’m so sorry for such a great loss.

With love always.

Vanya MacRAILD

3 days ago

Our dearest Selwyn, hearing of your illness and your sudden passing has left me and so very many people with the heart that is hurting beyond words. You are an amazing man who dedicated so many many years to helping so many people. I know all of us in the emergency services and correctives have been helped by you immensely and that will never be forgotten. The best thing I ever did was take the words of a very close friend of mine who was treated by yourself was to go and see yourself and Fotoula. I cherish the words you said to me and they were, “I will fix you“. I will continue to carry those words with me everyday. You bought me so far in the two years I had been seeing you, you lit up my life each time I came to see you as I knew I was in good hands and you lived by those words you said to me.

Like so many people we will all miss you terribly and we can not thank you for all you have done for so many.

Love to you, your precious family and friends.

XXXXX

Andrew

3 days ago

When Selwyn tells you; “I got ya back.” He really meant it.

The struggle by many first responders to find a way forward through life in the aftermath of multiple trauma was made so much easier by him punching on with “The System” to make sure you were covered.

A giant of a man who will be sorely missed.

RIP mate

Deb T

3 days ago

Dr Smith, thank you for everything you did to get me through. You fought the battle for me many times and “had my back”.

You are a gentleman and an angel xx

Darryl Hahn

3 days ago

Doc. Thanks for putting me back together, like you did for many police men and woman over the years.

It was an absolute privilege having you as my doctor and confidant. You gave me the comfort and light in a very dark time, and I will be forever grateful to you.

Much love and strength to your family at this time xxx

Warmest regards Darryl.

Lisa

3 days ago

Dr Smith thank you for your compassion and kindness that you showed me, you believed me when others failed me. You brought me out of the darkness into the light and gave me hope. You will be missed.

Sandra Bullock

3 days ago

Thank you Dr Smith for the help and guidance you gave to our son. We will be forever grateful.

RIP

Arna Meyer

3 days ago

Tuning in from America.

Dr Selwyn was a phenomenal support to me and my family and I’m saddened to learn about his death.

He was a compassionate doctor who will be sorely missed.

My deepest condolences to his family and all those he left behind.

The world is a better place for the work he performed and his legacy will live on in all of us who are alive today because of his intervention.

Kurt Gacki

3 days ago

Without Smithy I wouldn’t be here today, it’s as simple as that.

Great Dr and even better human.

I painting an Aboriginal dot art for him in which he has in his office.

Please pass that onto his family from me.

Paul Begbie

3 days ago

You were the saviour in my life and bought me back from the darkest place. You gave me and so many others hope, care and love. I will be forever in your debt. “ Don’t worry, we’ve got your back” will always be in my mind.

May you Rest In Peace beautiful man.

Thank you.

Teresa Zappia

3 days ago

Thank you to a wonderful man who always made me feel believed.

I am but one of your patients. Oh, how you will be missed.

Much love to all your family.

Effie Jordan

3 days ago

Forever grateful Thank you Dr Smith, an absolute angel on earth, now an angel in heaven.

Forever in our hearts ❤️

Melanie Gavan

3 days ago

Dr Smith – I’ll never forget what you did for me or countless other people in saving our lives. I’ll never forget you sitting there saying, “Don’t worry, we’ll get you there.” I’ll never forget the change of tone in your voice when having to deal with the dreaded insurance company.

Forever in your debt.

RIP

Ken

3 days ago

Rest In Peace. You helped so many. A truly great man.

Fadia Saker

3 days ago

Dr Smith 🙁 I only had the pleasure of knowing you for a short time. ( Thanks to my Sister she said if anyone can Help it would be You .)

You are a Kind soul and Caring Doctor You cared for those who needed you most. You helped in every way that you could .

Rest in Peace you will be missed in your passing and you were appreciated in your Life

Lisa McGuinness

3 days ago

Words can not express the thankfulness and love we have for Dr Smith, without you and your dedication I would not have a Partner, my Son would not exist, It pains us greatly that we have lost such a great man.

For your 22yrs of unconditional Love and support, thank you!

Danielle Thorp

3 days ago

You saved my life.

Thank you and may you Rest In Peace.

To your family, thank you for allowing this gifted man to help us. The best words I ever heard from Selwyn was, “I’m your nominated treating doctor now. I’ve got you. Let me deal with everything. You just take time for yourself!”

Sorely missed but never forgotten.

Ben O’B

3 days ago

Selwyn, legend does not even begin to describe you.

I sit here with a heavy heart, you were the only person that was able to get me through the hardest times of my life and the one who protected me in battles I could not fight alone.

Not only a fantastic doctor but a friend and protector.

Karol Bottle

3 days ago

What a caring and compassionate man who helped so many of us in our darkest times.

Blessings and love to your family and staff at this very sad time.

RIP Dr Smith.

Gary

3 days ago

Dr Smith, I only had the pleasure of knowing you for a short time. You are a true gentleman. You cared for those who needed you most. You helped those who helped others and then unfortunately couldn’t help no longer.

Thank you

Dan C

3 days ago

Rest in peace Dr Smith.

You changed my life, and helped me immensely.

Neil

3 days ago

I’m not normally one for words, thank you, you helped a lot of people.

Godspeed Doc.

Rob S

3 days ago

Words don’t begin to express the gratitude for how you changed my life.

A caring, compassionate and skilled physician who always greeted me as an old mate.

You will be dearly missed.

Rest In Peace Dr Smith

Anna G

3 days ago

Dr Smith you always greeted me as a friend with that cheeky smile and helped guide me through tough situations.

You truly are brilliant and amazing. I am lost of words as it is unfair that you left too soon. It truly is heart breaking and my sincere condolences to your family, loved ones and friends.

I am forever grateful for what you have done for me and my family.

Kathy Bassett

3 days ago

Dr Smith you were my confidant, rock and the only person I felt like I could trust.

Thank you from my the depths of my heart I am a greater person for having you in my corner.

There are no words adequate to describe the man that you were to countless people.

You are a man to be honoured for the way you cared about not only police but all 1st responders.

You were there for us as we had to jump through the many hoops from the insurance companies and the NSWP forever indebted to you Dr Smith you will be missed by many but what a legacy you have left us all.

A very sad day for many and condolences to our wonderful Dr Smiths family-

Kathy

Sandi Cook

3 days ago

Deepest condolences to May, Ben, Michelle and your families, Selwyn was such a wonderful and large part of our lives when you all lived in Ottawa- a hugely talented, caring friend and smiling soul ! XO

Sandi and Eddy

William Shenkman

3 days ago

Squire, you were one of a kind.

So many wonderful memories.

To May, Ben, Michelle and family thank you for sharing him with us.

That smile and laughter will be with us forever.

Love Bill and Maureen

Anna Nikolis

3 days ago

Dr Smith was one in a billion. He saved my life and was like a guardian angel to me.

Most compassionate and caring doctor, he always had a smile for everyone and genuinely cared for his patients. He said he wasn’t going to retire on us anytime soon and he didn’t..working till the end and caring for his patients ???? Sadly, he didn’t even get to enjoy his retirement.

I was devastated to hear of his sudden medical retirement, however hearing about his passing just broke my heart ????

My condolences to the family and all of his patients.

He will be missed and it is truly a huge loss to all of us as he is irreplaceable.

May he rest in peace and God grant him a place in heaven, because he deserves his place amongst the angels ????

Goodbye Dr Smith, you will never be forgotten and I’m eternally grateful for everything you have done for me and my family ????????

Greg Callander

3 days ago

May Doctor Selwyn SMITH – ( NSW Psychiatrist and Mate to many NSW Police ) Forever Rest In Peace.

Thank you for the help you have offered so many damaged police for well over 20 years. https://police.freom.com/selwyn-smith/

Michael Cowpland

4 days ago

We loved Selwyn – always jolly & great fun all the time.

We had lots of fun playing tennis & at Ballroom dance classes with May & Selwyn – we got booted for too much laughter! Lol

https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/6499254c-b49d-4723-959f-b8a4e1f060fd

Carolyn Anne CHESHER

| 14/02/2024

Carolyn Anne CHESHER

AKA Carol, Cas, Kaz

Late of Kogarah, NSW

NSW Police – Parking Patrol Officer

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ??????????

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Rank: Parking Patrol Officer

Stations: ?, Kogarah ( 12 Division )( 1980s – 1990s )

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Born: Wednesday 8 October 1958

Died on: Friday 3 December 2021 at home alone.

Age: 63 years, 1 month, 25 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 10 December 2021 @ 11am

Funeral location: South Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, 12 Military Rd, Matraville, NSW

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: Joseph Medcalf Funeral, 61 Military Rd, Matraville, NSW

Buried at: Cremated

Carolyn Anne CHESHER, Carol CHESHER,

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2021 )

CAROLYN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Carolyn Anne CHESHER, Carol CHESHER,

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Cal
9 December 2021

Colin William GILL

| 14/02/2024

Colin William GILL

AKA ?

Late of Bagawa, NSW

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 104

New South Wales Police Force

Sworn Regd. # 11595

Unsworn Regd. # 8771061

Police Sworn Service: From ? July 1965 to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Police Unsworn Service: From ? ? 1987 to 26 September 2008 = 21 years Service.

Combined 35 years Service

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? July 1965

Probationary Constable- appointed 16 August 1965 ( aged 19 years, 7 months, 9 days )

Constable – appointed 16 September 1966 ( Loss of 2 weeks Seniority between ProCst & Cst )

Constable 1st Class – appointed 29 August 1972

Final Rank = Constable 1st Class – then Unsworn Technical Officer

Stations as a Sworn Member: ?,

As an Unsworn Member: Business and Technology Services – Retirement 26 September 2008

Retirement / Leaving age: 62 years, 8 months, 19 days

Time in Retirement: 13 years, 1 month, 25 days

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: Monday 7 January 1946

Died on: Saturday 20 November 2021

Age: 75 years, 10 months, 13 days

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 26 November 2021 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location: Chapel, Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Dve, Coffs Harbour, NSW

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

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Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2021 )

COL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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2 December 2021

Leslie Raymond DOOLE

| 14/02/2024

Leslie Raymond DOOLE

AKA ?

Late of Brewarrina, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?????????

Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = 33 years Service

Rank: Commenced at Brewarrina Police on ? ? ?

Unsworn Volunteer in Policing – 8 years

Unsworn Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer – 25 years

Final Rank = Unsworn Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer ( ACLO )

Stations: Brewarrina, NSW

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: ?

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Tuesday 23 March 2021

Age: 78

Cause: ?

Event location: ?

Event date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 16 April 2021 @ 11am

Funeral location: Brewarrina Community Call, Brewarrina, NSW

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any Future Wake location: ??? TBA

any Future Wake date: ??? TBA

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: M. J. Ford Funerals, 79 Euroka St, Walgett, NSW

Buried at: Brewarrina Cemetery, Charlton Rd, Brewarrina, NSW

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2021 )

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Leslie Raymond DOOLE, Les DOOLE, ACLO, VIP

Djo. It’s

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@djo_aus

VALE : Leslie Raymond Doole, 78 yrs of Brewarrina. A NSW Police Aboriginal Liaison Officer for many years in that community. Les was a big man with a big heart & worked tirelessly in his role to improve outcomes for his community.

10:08 PM · Mar 27, 2021Twitter for iPad

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@djo_aus

Mar 27

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@djo_aus

Police loved & respected Les for his compassion, big heart, common sense & ability to teach young Police of the history, challenges, difficulties & risks to Aboriginal communities, & the ‘art’ of Policing & serving in Aboriginal Communities.

Djo. It’s

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@djo_aus

Mar 27

As a consequence of Les’ long service & role he played in that community, he was viewed in awe by Police Commissioners. Innumerable members of his community, young & old, were the benefactors of positive outcomes after interaction with Police.

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@djo_aus

Mar 27

Importantly, the positive outcomes facilitated by Les in his role, often led to many life journeys by young Aboriginals, fulfilling their potential & dreams. Les, R.I.P., & be assured you made an amazing difference for your community, particularly the young.

Djo. It’s

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@djo_aus

Mar 27

You also made a significant contribution to NSW Police & the 100’s of young officers you nurtured, educated & worked side by side with. You were an amazing man, an amazing Aboriginal leader & will not be forgotten.

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@djo_aus

Mar 27

There are many who could & need to learn from you, even now Les, perhaps, EVEN MORE IMPORTANTLY NOW ! #Austpol

https://twitter.com/djo_aus/status/1375766623965962241

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