Much loved father and father-in-law of Virginia and Greg, Brent(dec’d), Katrina and Jim.
Loving Pop to his grandchildren and great Grandchildren and a good friend to Noelene’s family.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Robyn and Mike.
Family and Friends are invited to attend JOHN’s Funeral Service to be held in the North Chapel of Newcastle Memorial Park, Anderson Drive, Beresfield, on FRIDAY 27/9/19 at 10.00am.Published in The Newcastle Herald on Sep. 25, 2019.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Katherine & John, Judy & Peter, Trish & Kevin, Gerard & Marea, Pauline & Michael, Helen & Ray (dec) and
uncle to their respective families.
Sadly missed by his extended family and friends.
Aged 76 years.
‘Loved and Remembered Always’
Tony’s family and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian burial commencing at 11.00am on Friday 4th October 2019 at Ss Peter and Pauls Catholic Cathedral, Bourke Street, Goulburn.
A private cremation will follow.
By request, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
298 Sloane St.,
Goulburn
Phone (02) 4821 2122
Published in Goulburn Post on Oct. 2, 2019
October 9, 2019
My sincere condolences to Anthony’s family.
May the God of peace and comfort strengthen the family during this most difficult time.
When I attended Marist Brothers Parramatta (in Victoria Road) in the ’50s, I seem to remember a Tony Boys (with fair hair) who may have been in the same class (I’m 75).
If Tony is the same person, I’m very sorry to hear he has died.
Loved and loving father of Ben (Blondie), Hayden (Dingo) and Darcy (Doo) and their partners David, Bek and Adam.
Proud and loving Poppy of Noah.
Funeral details will be advised.
Date listed: 21/10/2019ATKINSON, Merv
Mates since 1976 when we joined VicPol. I loved you like a brother Merv. So many memories.
Love to H and family.
Russell Soden.
Publication: Herald Sun
October 25, 2019
Thank you for every single time you put your life on the line in order to protect ours as a police officer, Merv you will never be forgotten for what you did. You deserve nothing but the best where you are now. Rest in peace Merv.
Sympathy and condolences to Heather and the Atkinson family. My heart goes out to you at this time.
Denise Bogers, Ballarat, Victoria
October 24, 2019
Mervyn, fly high cuz, Resting peacefully now.
Daria Atkinson
Daria Atkinson, Melbourne, Victoria
October 22, 2019
Many hearts are heavy Swerv, mine included. But I will always be grateful for the time we had together, and the beautiful daughter you helped me bring into this world. I look at Darcy, and I see you. You will always live on in your children. Paradise is yours now.
Sheryl Davis,
Alfredton, Victoria
October 21, 2019
RIP Merv, many happy memories of the good old days, now sleeping peacefully….
Tracey Bennetts,
SEBASTOPOL, Victoria
October 21, 2019
The love of family and friends speed you on your journey home.
Rank: Most probably commenced Training, at Redfern, on 7 October 1958
Probationary Constable – appointed 17 November 1958
Constable 1st Class – appointed 17 November 1964
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 17 November 1968
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1974
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 31 December 1983
Does NOT appear in the 1989 Stud Book
Final Rank = Detective Sergeant 1st Class
Stations: ?, Waverley – Cyclist, Bondi – Detectives, Divisional Det Sgt – Hurstville – 1978, Pillage Squad, CIB – Light Duties due to Illness with Cancer. He remained at the CIB for many years before going to the Breakers Squad – CIB on Full Duties.
South West District Drug Squad – Retirement
Service: Frommost probably 7 October 1958 to17 January 1990 = 31+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 August 1980 ( Det Sgt 3/c )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Det Sgt 1/c )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Det Sgt 1/c )
Born: Wednesday 13 March 1935
Died on: Wednesday 24 January 2001
Age: 65 yrs 10 mths 11 days
Cause: Cancer – Lungs ( for 4 years )
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
Father of Carolyn SHIELS ( # 23083 )- Bruce Shiels ( # 9132 ) ( on left ) with Louise RULE and Cousin to Carolyn – Geoff Hoggett ( # 9203 ) on right. 19 December 1986.”
BRUCE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Prior to joining the NSWPF – Bruce SHIELS worked for the Department of Local Government, as a Clerk, on probation as of 1 April 1952 until his permanent position in June 1953 being advertised.
He then joined the Police in 1958.
He just made the required weight by drinking jugs of water and over a pound of bananas prior to weigh in.
He worked at Waverley on the motor bikes and at Bondi where he made detectives.
At age 32 Bruce survived 4 operations for an aggressive cancer.
He had great support from his police family.
He was considered a miracle survivor and was transferred from the Pillage Squad to light duties at the CIB.
He remained for there for many years, back on full duties with the “Breakers”. The cancer experience made him very conscious of his own mortality. He loved to entertain and be entertained. Simple things in life gave him great pleasure. Family BBQs and days out on the golf course especially with the Police Golf Club were of great importance to him. Bruce served from 1 11 58 till 17. 1 .90. At retirement he was in charge of the South West Drug Squad. Bruce passed away in 20001 after yet another 4 year battle with lung cancer. A lot of older police and retirees may remember him as a great poet and a born entertainer at many Police functions. He was honoured by a Police presence at his funeral. Not a day goes by when he is not missed.
One of Bruces’ poems:
Carolyn Shiels ( 21 Oct 2015
As promised, I have published one of Dads ‘works’. After reading the biography of Darcy – I kind of felt a bit of empathy for him…. but I know that Dad never did…..
THE GREY GREY WALLS OF GAOL….
by Det Sgt Bruce SHIELS (dec)
…..a Tribute to Darcy Dugan
(sung to the tune of the Green Green Grass of Home)
The old Rozelle don’t look the same, now that Darcy’s lost the game,
Because to meet him was half the CIB.
Down the stairs he came with his knees shakin’
Hands on head, his poor heart breakin’
Again, he’ll touch the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
Yes they’ll all come to meet him.
And his favourite screws will greet him
Though again, he’ll touch the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
Now the Wayside is still standing, though the walls are cracked and dry
And the Reverend Ted has lost his best hymn singer
But at Grafton there’s a choir that’s classy
Fifteen screws and our dear Darcy
Again, he’ll touch the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
Now the big holdups are finished, and the city’s nice and still
and the druggies go to church with Reverend Ted.
But with Darcy in… there’s no supply there
No pot ….and no LSD there
While Darcy’s in the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
Yes they’ll all come to meet him
And his favourite screws will greet him
Though again, he’ll touch the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
When Darcy woke and looked around him
He saw that 50 Police had found him
and realised – dead set – he wasn’t dreamin’
But there’s a lawyer….and a dear old Padre
On and on….. they’ll try for Darcy…
But still ..he’ll touch the Grey Grey Walls of Gaol.
Yes they’ll all come to meet him,
His favourite screws will greet him
I hope they bury him
Behind the Walls of Gaol.
Barry, whilst still living in England, joined the Royal Air Force before emigrating to Australia with his wife, Linda, aboard the ship TV Fairstar from Southhampton.
At the time of arriving in Australia, on the 14 December 1969, he was employed in the Catering field as a Cook & Waiter.
They moved to a unit at 131 John St, Cabramatta, NSW
Barry Served in the RAF with Units: RAF White Waltham ( 1964 – 1969 ) & RAF Hereford ( 1964 – 1969 ) sub unit 114.
He held the Rank of SAC & Service # F4276992
His Australian Army Regimental # 2147621 – Commissioned on 24 August 1974 as 2nd Lieutenant. Baz left the Army Reserve holding the Rank of Captain.
Baz and Linda met as 15 year olds and have been together every since.
Barry was a member of the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police prior to joining the NSWPF.
During his career with NSWPF, Baz was a member of the TRG ( Tactical Response Group ) and trained many Police in the use of the ( then ) new long batons ( which replaced the small rubber ‘trungens’ that we used to be issued.
He was instrumental on the inception of ‘simunition’ training, the change over from the Smith & Wesson .38 to the Glock Pistol, Mandatory OS ( Officer Survival ) tactics and training and the full time Weapons Unit.
He was also called, many times, to give ‘expert’ evidence in relation to various ‘shooting’ incidents in relation to Police related shooting incidents.
After his Policing career he joined Corrective Services in the Court system for a short time before finally giving up work to enjoy a more ‘relaxing’ life.
Prior to the invention of Facebook, Barry was an on-line member of the Policing Forum, the TBL ( or the Thin Blue Line ) – which is still an active Policing Forum which hangs off my main site – www.AustralianPolice.com.au
Barry, or ‘Barry7’, as he was known on TBL, joined TBL on 26 April 2005 – a few years before FB was ‘a thing’.
He posted over 5,760 posts on that Forum and his knowledge and expertise shone through with the way he helped other former, serving and ‘wannabe’ Police.
Barry, and others like him, put himself forward to bring vast improvements to Policing and Police safety – for the benefit of us all, and the benefit of Police who will come well and truly after we ( the old guard ) have all left this earth.
His comments and insights, on TBL, are still part of the enduring legacy that he leaves behind – for others to read and be guided & learn by.
There are, no doubt, Police who possibly owe their life to Baz – for the training he provided those people over many years.
It can never be said that Baz did not stand before an angry man – for he was always the one to ‘lead’ from the Front and By Example when the battles began and the ‘shit’ hit the fan.
The 1985 Bathurst Bikie Riots are just one example of this Bullmastiff standing up to the Rotweiler.
Eventually, when Facebook came along, communications were becoming more instantaneous and, eventually, Barry moved from the Forum style of on-line communications to the FB style, and thus – hadn’t made a Post on the TBL Forum since 23 October 2016 – but his 5,760 Posts remain.
Lots have met Barry, many more haven’t. He was always up for a chat and always up for a coffee crunch at Campbelltown when it was arranged.
Baz was always boasting about his visits to NZ to visit family ‘over the ditch’ and how extremely proud he was of his kids and grandkids. That deep love and affection is quite obvious in all the photos he has shared with us over the years.
He and Linda recently moved up the coast, from Camden, to be closer to their daughter.
Barely time for any of them to settle down in their new digs, when the old boy went into the Hospital system for a relatively minor heart operation on Tuesday but was met with complications from which he was not to recover and, sadly, passed away with Linda and family by his side on Wednesday – never to have regained consciousness again.
Baz, you contributed to this world. You did not leave empty handed but holding the love and affection of a great tribe of people who loved and put their trust in you.
My friend, our friend – may you Forever Rest In Peace.
Cal
Kirstie Jolly
( from a FB Group )
Hi everyone. I would like to introduce myself before I continue. I am Barry Lewis’s 3rd daughter, the gorgeous one and the one who was of course the apple of her daddies eye ( I also got his tongue in cheek wit as you can by now probably tell).
On behalf of my family I would like to say thank you. Your condolences and lovely words have carried our family through this very tough time. My dad would have been so proud that you have all stepped up to support us.
We are so totally overwhelmed with the outpouring of grief that has been displayed and want to reach out to each and every one of you and offer comfort.
My dad was my hero, he is the example that I have held every man I have ever met up to and most have failed. He was my dad my friend, my inspiration and my strength and through this page I have been able to see that he was also these things to so many more people.
To all of you I offer my condolences for your loss, I never realised the hole that he would be leaving in your lives.
Thank you for being a part of his life. He valued every one of you and was so proud of his work here on this page.
December 6, 2016 ·
With Barry Lewis, Peter Nellies, Sharon Aylward, Paul Quilter Daley, Jan Wilson, Esther Mckay and Jeff Rey at Wests League Club.
July 11, 2016 ·
With Craig Campbell and Barry Lewis.
Evi Messer
March 8, 2016 ·
With Barry Lewis at Wests League Club.
July 11, 2016 ·
With Jeff Rey, Barry Lewis and Peter Nellies.
October 1, 2015 · Sultan Barry Lewis & his harem. Lucky bugger. with Barry Lewis and Gail Brooks.
March 19, 2018 ·
‘MEATHEAD’ Lewis. Operations Officer, 2 MP Company (ARA).
Lisa Ride
March 5, 2015 ·
Memories! My first day in the Army as a commissioned officer. I arrived at 2MP for my very first Dining In Night at the Ingleburn Area Officers Mess. I was pooping myself! The formality of it alll went out the window when Mr Vice stood up to toast the Queen. He raised a very unsteady glass and declared “God save the Queen and all those who sail in Her!” Major Hoban sat down and there was an unnerving silence in the room. I didn’t know what to do. Then the sound of hobnail boots clearly marching towards the entrance and in burst two immaculately presented MP Corporals who quietly and ever so efficiently whisked away Mr Vice. I never saw him again…… Ever. with Barry Lewis.
Working the Courts with Corrective Services NSW
Anger management
Donation to Greg & Bud Callander for a drought Hay run
Barry Lewis August 7 · Well, today is the 54th Wedding Anniversary of Linda and myself.We have been together since we were 15 and she has stuck by me through thick and thin. Always supportive, we have always been a Team.When I look back I realise now that I was a mere callow youth in the formative years of our relationship, but with her help and guidance I gradually matured into Manhood and Fatherhood.She may only be 4 foot 11 inches tall, but she is a force to be reckoned with when roused. I couldn’t imagine life without her. My Rock, my life, my love. I would do it all over again and never change a thing. XXX
For the love of family.
Barry Lewis September 23, 2013 · Me and my three Grandsons, Nick (17), Chris (14) and Jack (6).
Barry Lewis November 28, 2014 · Happy, carefree days painting with my beautiful Granddaughter Sam Jolly
18 December 2018 With Shaune Edwards, Udo Starkis, Barry Lewis and Greg Callander.
July 9, 2014 · Games time with Holly Beth in New Zealand. with Charlotte Grace Lewis-Surch and Barry Lewis.
Barry Lewis January 21, 2016 · Lovely surprise this afternoon, Eldest Grandson Nick called in on his way home from work to see his Gran and Pops.
August 7, 2015 · With Linda Lewis and Barry Lewis.
Awards
CANDLE CREST RIP
FUNERAL SERVICE
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Alfred Stewart PEATE APM
| 01/11/2019
Alfred Stewart PEATE APM
AKA Alf
Late of Yugar, QLD. Formerly of Sydney, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # “possibly” 083
NSW Police Cadet # 1364
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9851
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 18 June 1957
Probationary Constable – appointed27 November 1960
22 Oct 2019Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? 1964
Constable 1st Class – appointed 31 October 1966
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 26 March 1977
Chief Inspector – appointed 14 October 1987
Chief Superintendent – appointed 7 December 1988
Executive Chief Superintendent – appointed ? November 1989 ( noted as being the last member sworn to this Rank before it was abolished )
Assistant Commissioner – appointed 26 August 1990
Final Rank = Assistant Commissioner – South Region Command
Back Row, l to r: Con 1/c Roy Dykes, Sgt Garnet Brickell, Cadets Bill Morey, Noel Carroll, Darrell Griffiths, Alf Peate, Gary Jennings, Sgt Jack Hyslop, Con 1/c Brian Andrews Front row: Cadets John Albury, Jim Dennis, Barry Filewood, George Radzievic, Graham Wheatley, Geoff Chester.
1995 with Alf & I ( Susie Thompson ) at an Award Ceremony after winning the 1994 Australian Heads of Government National Violence Prevention Award for NSWPS. ( I’m hunting where I have higher resolution ). Front L to R Assist Comm Alf Peate, Sue Thompson, Luke Preston Rear: Bron Steele, Chief Supt (?) Lola Scott.
ALF is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
