WRIGHT. A Service to celebrate the life of Leonard Arthur Wright will be held at the Lilydale Memorial Park Chapel, 126 Victoria Rd, Lilydale at 10.00 a. m. on WEDNESDAY (Mar. 8, 2017). No flowers by family request. In the gentle care of OAKDALE FUNERALS 9726-8724
Date of birth: 30 October, 1932 Date of passing: 28 February, 2017
Len passed away peacefully at the Ringwood Private Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He will always be in our hearts – sadly missed and loved forever.
From his loving wife Val, daughters Pam and Jenny and son Andy.
Funeral Notice
Funeral Details
A service to celebrate the life of Leonard Arthur WRIGHT will be held at the Lilydale Memorial Park Chapel, 126 Victoria Road, Lilydale at 10.00am on Wednesday March the 8th at 10.00am.
Lyn BENDEN, widow of Bill BENDEN, passed away on Wednesday 22 March 2023 at Gosford Hospital, NSW, aged 85.
There was a private funeral service, for Lyn, on Monday 3 April 2023.
Further information will be posted when known.
It is believed that Bill, upon his Retirement from NSW Police, returned to his working life as a General Support Officer ( G.S.O. ) around the Gosford area..
Cumberland Argus (Parramatta, NSW : 1950 – 1962),
Wednesday 12 July 1961, page 15
POLICE IN GOLF COMP.
Forty-five members and visitors of Burwood Police Golf Club last week competed in the Annual Presidents’ Cup golf day at Fox Hills Golf Club. Winners of the members’ and visitors’ events each received 22 carat gold coffee set.
Next golf day will be held at Concord on Thursday, July 20, – commencing at 8 a.m. All members and visitors are welcome to attend.
Results of the President’s Day are:— . POLICE — 1st, Det.-Sgt. 3/c Angus Walker, of Penrith, with a net 55; 2nd, Constable 1/c Walter Laycock, of Newtown with a net 61; 3rd,: Det. Constable 1/c Bill Benden, of Darlinghurst, with a net 63. VISITORS — 1st, Mr. Chas Linnegar, managing director of Cedray Pty. Ltd., North Auburn, with a net 62; 2nd, Mr. Austin Osborne, well known local businessman, with a net 67; 3rd, Mr. Allan Baillie. of Merrylands, with a net 68.
Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on 11th February 2017.
Seamus is survived by his loving wife Maria, Children Cara and Cian, Stepchildren Jacinta and Alison.
Father Sean and Stepmother Trinidad.
Sister Fiona, Brothers Kieran, Andrew and Brendan.
Sister-in-Laws Libby, Janet and Marianne.
Nephews and Nieces Luke, Jennifer, Matthew, Sean, Colum, Anthony and Jay. Stepsister Marivic and family, Marvin Jade and Gillian.
Seamus was Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all.
Published in The West Australian from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2017
– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=184118796#sthash.buZG9EtI.LIYagRdM.dpuf
Thursday, 9 March 2017
Seán, Fíona, Maria and all the family,
My deep sympathy. I will go to Mass tomorrow and pray for Séamus and for you.
May you find the strength to cope.
James
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Seán and all the Doherty family. Seamus will be missed and fondly remembered by us all. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Shane, Helen, Lily and Rory
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Shane Whelehan,
Perth, Western Australia
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
So sad to hear, RIP. We will have a drink in your honour next year at the Somalia 25th Reunion. On behalf of the 1RAR Association Southern Queensland Branch, thank you for your service. Condolences to your family.
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Simone Blakeman,
Brisbane, Queensland
Sunday, 19 February 2017
On the behalf of (YTBF) The Pilbara Regiment Association.
RIP, a soldier, a gentleman and a great mate to many.
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to Maria, and his family and friends.
The Green Family has lost a digger, gone but never forgotten.
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Natasha Cann,
Perth, Western Australia
Saturday, 18 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Our children Cara and Cian lost their dad. He will be missed but treasured forever. RIP Seamus
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 17 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus):
Rest in peace valued friend and colleague, sadly missed by all who knew and served with him. Deepest condolences to Maria and family. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Members, Directors and Staff WA Police Union
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 16 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): On the behalf of Seamus’ classmates of Mazenod College 1986 and the Mazenod Old Boys Association, we would like to extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends. We are very proud to call Seamus one of our own.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 16 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Goodbye to a good mate. You will be truly missed. Our thoughts are with your family. RIP Cobber.
From the Marino family,
Boys from 20 DIV. ESS and 2 CER.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 16 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus Liam): The Commissioner of Police and all members of the Western Australia Police regret the passing of our colleague Seamus Doherty Registered Number 10326.
Deepest sympathy to all his loved ones.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 16 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Seamus, A treasured workmate and friend whose knowledge and humour will be sorely missed. Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Maria and family from all members of the Tactical Response Group and Bomb Response Unit.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus):
Deepest sympathy to Sean and the Doherty family. RIP Seamus. You gave us all you had to stay. Loved by us all. Remembered always for sharing your music with us, almost to the end. Rita Fallon and family, Ray Deely and Bill Byrne
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus):
Vale Seamus Doherty, a Somalia Veteran and a valued member of the Riverton RSL. Deepest sympathy to his wife Maria, family and friends. Riverton RSL President Bill Collidge, Committee, Members and Staff.
Lest We Forget
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 18 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Deepest Sympathy to Maria, Cian, Cara and Stepchildren Jacinta and Alison and the Doherty family. Rest in Peace Seamus, you will be sorely missed.
Your mate and brother in-law Frank.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 17 February 2017
DOHERTY (Seamus ): Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Maria, Jacinta, Alison, Cara and Cian. Father Sean and Trinidad and all extended family. Our prayers are with you during this sad time. Rest In Peace Seamus.
All our Love Francisco and Nazare Camacho and extended family.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
DOHERTY
( Seamus Liam):
05.09.1969 – 11.02.2017
“Forever in our hearts”
Seamus passed over peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He is now at peace with God and the angels. Seamus was a deeply loved and cherished husband, son, father, step-father, brother and friend to so many.Thank you to our family and friends for their support and prayers during this difficult time.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Cancer Council of Australia (www.cancer.org.au).Rest peacefully, my heart. I will love you forever. ‘Til we are one again, your loving wife, Maria.
Published in: The West Australian
– See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/thewest-au/seamus-doherty-condolences/184118796?&page=2#sthash.SRwLES9q.dpuf
Seamus DOHERTY
Funeral notice
DOHERTY:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late serving member Seamus Liam Doherty 10326 at Fremantle Cemetery on Monday (20.02.2017) at 11.45am.
Published in The West Australian on Feb. 17, 2017
– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=seamus-doherty&pid=184155091&fhid=14374#sthash.NwIMzHXm.d97krzQR.dpuf
The final farewell for serving WA Police Union Member Seamus Doherty 10326.
You have fought the good fight. Life’s race has been run.
Now peace your reward for eternity begun.
Vale Seamus Doherty
The Funeral Mass for Club Member Seamus Doherty of Canning Vale will be celebrated at 9.45am on Monday 20 February at the Sacred Heart Church on the corner of Ovens Road and Discovery Drive, Thornlie. The cortege will leave the church at the conclusion of Mass and arrive at 11.45am at Fremantle Cemetery, Carrington Street, Palmyra for the Burial service. Members and friends are asked to assemble at the Samson Pavilion the Fremantle Cemetery at 11.35am. Vigil Prayers and Rosary will be recited in Bowra & O’Dea Chapel, 1307 Albany Highway Cannington at 5.30pm on Sunday 19 February 2017. We will remember them. Lest we forget.
Interview with Sapper Seamus Doherty – Royal Australian Engineers – December 2009
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Michelle and John, Leanne and Geoff.
Cherished Nana of Paige, Shay, Kiara, Tate, Sienna, Kynan and Lainey.
Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Peter and Toni.
Aged 71 Years
Forever in Our Hearts
Relatives and friends of the late SUZANNE SMITH are invited to attend her Funeral Service on Friday, March 10, 2017 to be held within the West Chapel, Rookwood Crematorium, Memorial Avenue Rookwood at 10:00am.
In lieu of flowers donations to Cancer Council Australia.
Leppington 9606 5648
Proudly Australian Member AFDA
March 14, 2017
The staff of Cancer Council would like to send our deepest sympathies for your loss. Thank you for your kind and generous support during this sad and difficult time.
Cancer Council, New South Wales
March 9, 2017
A very kind colleague and great mate. Sadly missed.
– See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/illawarramercury-au/suzanne-may-smith-condolences/184392906?&eid=viewgb#sthash.gyT70A1x.dpuf
Published by Illawarra Mercury on Mar. 8, 2017 – See more at: http://tributes.illawarramercury.com.au/obituaries/illawarramercury-au/obituary.aspx?n=suzanne-may-smith&pid=184392906#sthash.z9rhuAZ1.dpuf
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Sue possibly worked at Police HQ for several years & also worked at South Region Command when it was based at Sutherland before becoming an Executive Officer at Lake Illawarra LAC ( Warilla ) – but not Oak Flats I believe.
She retired about 2002 and was living at Kanahooka for a number of years before moving to Queensland where her daughter is living.
Sue was diagnosed with Cancer of the lung about 2015 and passed away on the evening of 2 March 2017 in Qld.
She is to be buried alongside of her parents at Rookwood Cemetery.
You were a lovely woman Sue.
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Sue was also a proficient Ball Room dancer. Her daughter was also involved in Ball Room dancing and Sue was also a judge in that field.
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Catherine Margaret MURTAGH nee McVeigh
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Catherine Margaret MURTAGH nee McVeigh
Victorian Police Force
At retirement, McVeigh held the rank of Chief Superintendent – the first woman in Australia to hold this rank.
Regd. # 12428
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? 1956
Chief Superintendent – Retirement
Stations: ?, Airlie, Womens’ Police Department – Russell St, Melbourne. Policewomens’ Division – East Bentleigh,
Service: From? ?1955to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ? ? 1931
Died on: Thursday 16 February 2017
Age: 85
Cause: ?
Funeral date: Monday 27 February 2017 @ noon
Funeral location: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 7 Foote Street Dromana, Vic.
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Today we celebrate the life and career of former police member, Catherine Margaret McVeigh who passed away on 17 February. Born in 1931, McVeigh joined the police force at the age of 24 after serving in the RAAF. One of the first duties she was required to perform after graduating in 1956 was crowd control at the Melbourne Olympic Games. McVeigh was known as a trailblazer for women in policing, rising meteorically through the ranks. At retirement, McVeigh held the rank of Chief Superintendent – the first woman in Australia to hold this rank. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.
Raymond Fredrick WEBSTER
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Raymond Fredrick WEBSTER
( late of Camden )
brother of Ken Webster
New South Wales Police Force
NSW Police Cadet
Cadet # 1556
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 10213[/alert_yellow]
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 11 January 1960
Probationary Constable – appointed 31 January 1962
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 3 March 1978
Detective Senior Sergeant – appointed 31 October 1987 to retirement
Stations: ?, Newtown Detective ( about 1974 – 1978 ), Bankstown Detectives ( from about 1975 – 1979 ), Flemington – Retirement
Service: From 11 January 1960to 16 August 1989= 29+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 November 1988
Born: * 31 January 1943
Died on: Wednesday 22 February 2017
Age: 74
Cause: ?
Funeral date: Monday 27 February 2017 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: All Saints Church, Stanmore Rd, Petersham
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
Police Cadet photo – 1960
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WEBSTER
Raymond Fredrick * 21.01.1943 – 22.02.2017
Aged 74 Years
Late of Camden
Devoted husband to Shirley (deceased). Loved father to Greg and Tracey, father-in-law to Catherine and Rodney. Proud grandfather to Samuel, Jonathan, Ethan, Angus, Georgia, Abbey and Grace.
“So that’s what’s happening”
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held within All Saints
Anglican Church, Stanmore
Road, Petersham on MONDAY (February 27th, 2017), commencing at 10:30 am.
Private Cremation
Proudly Australian Owned
Family Operated All Suburbs
9555 7551 9555 7092
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Feb. 25, 2017 – See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=raymond-fredrick-webster&pid=184239067#sthash.hsuTgDGG.dpuf
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WEBSTER
Raymond Fredrick
In respectful memory of
Raymond Fredrick Webster.
Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. You suffered so long and told so few. It didn’t seem right what you went through.
You will be remembered by Cameron, Joanne, Katherine and Kelly. Especially missed by two of your grandsons Jacob and Samuel.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Feb. 25, 2017 – See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=raymond-webster&pid=184239075#sthash.JGr4BuIn.dpuf
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* The obituary has his day of birth as the 21st but the NSW Police ‘Stud Book’ has his day of birth as the 31st.
I would suggest that 31st IS correct as that is the date of his Attestation.
Cal
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Warren John McKINNON
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Warren John McKINNON
New South Wales Police Force
“possible” relations in ‘The Job’: Henry Maxwell McKINNON, NSWPF # 11919
Redfern Police Academy Class # 086
Regd. # 9971
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 27 February 1961 ( aged 20 years, 10 months, 26 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 27 March 1961 ( aged 20 years, 11 months, 26 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 February 1967
Senior Constable – appointed 27 February 1971
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 21 July 1977
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 31 March 1984
Stations: ?, North East District ( 1967 ), Abermain, Pooncarie, Forbes, Leeton, Bas Hill , Newtown, ?
Service: From? ? pre February 1961? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 11 December 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )
Born: Monday 1/04/1940
Died on: Saturday 3/2/2001
Age: 60 years, 10 months, 2 days
Cause: Cancer
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial at: ?
WARREN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: ?
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
David was a Clerk for 3.5 years and also enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy on 10 April 1947 and was discharged ” Demobilised ” on the 9 April 1949 with the rank of Able Seaman and had a “very good’ Character on discharge.
He joined the NSW Police Force as a single man in 1949 but married on 12 November 1949.
Upon joining the NSWPF, he was described as: 5′ 10.5″, 11 stone 12 lb, Brown eyes, Fair hair, Fair complexion
He obtained his Bronze Medallion in Life Saving.
He was qualified as a Solo Cyclist on 31 August 1949 and then qualified on an ‘Outfit’ ( cycle / sidecar ) on 5 January 1953.
He Failed the Constable 1st Class exam on 26 August 1952 but Passed on 25 August 1953.
On the 12 October 1954 he Passed his qualifying exam to be designated ‘ Detective ‘.
Interestingly, he qualified to drive General duty utilities & light trucks on 29 January 1964.
He Passed his Sergeant 3/c exam on 10 February 1960 and Passed his Sergeant 1/c exam on 14 May 1969 and was appointed Sgt 1/c on 1 March 1976.
He Passed his Inspector 3/c exam on 11 May 1976.
In 1972 he qualified for the award of Diploma in Criminology.
He completed the Senior Police Course, # 2 of 1978
He completed the Inspectors’ Course, # 4 conducted from 13 – 24 July 1981
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On the 19 September 1950 he was Commended for the good policemanship and keen powers of observation exhibited by him in bringing about the arrest of John HOGARTH at the Central Railway Station on 10 March 1950. With only a meagre description of the offender, which had been read to him when going on duty, the Probationary Constable was able to recognise and bring about the arrest of the offender, who had been responsible for many ” cat burglaries “. Seniority date advanced to 1 May 1960, as recommended by the Committee of Appraisement. J.F.S. Commissioner of Police 19 September 1950.
Commended for his powers of observation and keen interest in the discharge of his duties which enabled him to effect the arrest of Kenneth Stewart at Glebe on a charge of breaking, entering and stealing, having recognised a description of a wanted person as that of a youth whom he had questioned a week before at Central Railway Station when he saw him loitering about.
On the 9 April 1964: Commended for part played in search for Monica SCHOFIELD, missing from Heathcote Hostel from 17th June, 1963, and in relation of inquiries which resulted in the arrest of her attacker, Barry RODRICK, and his subsequent conviction for murder. N.T.W. ALLAN Commissioner of Police. 9 April 1964.
On 7 June 1971: Commended for courage, leadership and devotion to duty at Berala on the 27th February, 1971 in confronting a mentally disturbed person who was armed with a loaded. 22 calibre repeating rifle and two dagger type knives and fired two shots in the direction of the Detective Sergeant prior to taking his own life. F.J. HANSON, for N.T.W. ALLAN, Commissioner of Police.
On 6 February 1980: Commended for good Policemanship and devotion to duty at Georges Hall on the 1 December 1978 when, while off duty and assisted by his son, now Probationary Constable G. D. James, he pursued a male suspect seen leaving a neighbour’s house.
During the chase, which covered a distance of about 1.5kms, the Sergeant stopped a passing motorist and then managed to overtake the young offender whom he tackled and, following a violent struggle, overpowered and arrested him with the help of his son. James T. LEES, Commissioner 6 February 1980
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No further information is known about this person at this time ( February 2017 ) and assistance is sought to complete the missing information from those who knew the man.
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Susanne Elise JONES nee GOTTSCHALK
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Susanne Elise JONES nee GOTTSCHALK
Australian Federal Police Force
Regd. # 3390
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Detective Leading Senior Constable
Detective – 1988
Stations: Joint AFP / VicPol task force, Legal Projects & Planning Section, Drug Operations, Melbourne Airport, Joint Organised Crime Task Force – death
Service: From? January 1983to 6 February 2017= 34years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 December 1998
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted ?
AFP Service Medal
30 Year Clasp to AFP Service Medal
Australia Day Achievement Medallion
Born: 13 March 1963
Died on: Monday 6 February 2017
Age: 53
Cause: Depression – Suicide – Service firearm – shot
Detective Leading Senior Constable Susanne Elise JONES
AFP Service Number: 3390
13 March 1963 – 6 February 2017
As previously advised, Detective Leading Senior Constable Susanne Jones passed away on 6 February 2017.
Susanne Jones (nee GOTTSCHALK) joined the AFP in January 1983 and was initially attached to a joint AFP/VICPOL task force, she then moved to work in Legal-Projects and Planning Section, Drug Operations and at Melbourne Airport gaining a wide range of experience that enabled her to achieve the designation of Detective in 1988.
During her extensive career that continued at the Melbourne Office, her duties covered the full range of investigation operations including Criminal Assets Confiscation and Professional Standards. Her most recent posting was with the Joint Organised Crime Task Force.
During her 34 years of service Detective Leading Senior Constable Jones was awarded the National Police Service Medal, National Medal with clasp, AFP Service Medal with 30-year clasp and an Australia Day Achievement Medallion.
Funeral Details Follow:
Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Time: 10:00am
Location:
Victoria Police Academy Chapel
1 View Mount Road, Glen Waverley, VIC
Dress:
Uniform members – Full Ceremonial uniform with tunic and medals. Plain clothes members – Lounge suit or equivalent with medals.
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Spare a moment today to think about Susanne and her family during this time and please share your kind thoughts and messages of support for her family.
If you or anyone you know has been affected by this tragedy please reach out and ask for help. Blue HOPE stands ready.
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Date of birth: 13 March, 1963 Date of passing: 06 February, 2017
JONES (nee Gottschalk), Susanne Elise
Detective Leading Senior Constable – AFP 3390
Passed way on Monday Feb 6th, 2017.
Loved daughter of Dorothy and Klaus (both dec),
Sister of Angelica,
Loved mother of Cameron and Christian,
Wife of Terry,
Friend to many.
Always loved and remembered.
Order of Service
A Service to celebrate the life of Susanne Elise Jones will be held at The Victorian Police Academy Chapel, 1 View Mt Rd, Glen Waverley on Tuesday 21st February, 2017 commencing at 10am. At the conclusion of the service, a burial will be held at the Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
In the gentle care of
Greenhaven Funerals
9569 0534
In loving memory of my dearest friend of 33 years. A kind, generous, honest and intelligent lady. I will miss our weekly coffees, and our almost daily conversations. Most of all I will miss you so very much, my beautiful friend. Always and forever Corinne. You will also be very sadly missed by Justin, Channy and families and no less by Brigitte.
JONES (Gottschalk). Susanne Elise 13.3.1963 – 6.2.2017
Loved daughter of Dorothy and Klaus (both dec. ) and younger sister of Angelika.
Much loved wife of Terry and much loved and adored Mum to Cameron and Christian.
There are no words that adequately reflect the degree of our pain and grief nor describe how desperately we miss you. Our World will never be the same again. We miss you Susanne, Mum and little sister.
No child could have a mother who loved and cared for her children more than you, nor one who was more loyal to and proud of her two son’s every milestone and life achievements. A fantastic and supportive wife of 24 years who brought great joy to Terry. All who knew Susanne would say these same words. She was vibrant, enthusiastic, extroverted, a beautiful smile, kind hearted, a loyal friend to many and extremely proud of her AFP career.
Our family wish to thank the Luther College Community for their love and support through this difficult time.
Our friend and colleague who we miss dearly. Our movie nights, Langham lunches and dinners will never be the same. The wine glass will always be full. Rest Peacefully Susie You will always be remembered.
JONES (nee Gottschalk). Susanne Elise (Detective Leading Senior Constable)
Passed away on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017
Loved daughter of Dorothy and Klaus (both dec. ). Sister of Angelica. Loved mother of Cameron and Christian. Wife of Terry. Friend to many. Always loved and remembered
Tears in our eyes will wipe away. You were always so loving, caring and kind. You may have left this world but the love in our hearts is there to stay forever.
Your loving sister Angelika Gottschalk and partner Neville Milne.
Australian Federal Police officer dies after shooting at Melbourne headquarters
February 7, 20176:39am
AN AUSTRALIAN Federal Police officer has died after suffering a gunshot wound at the crime-fighting body’s Melbourne headquarters.
The female officer was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after suffering a gunshot wound at the ( 383 )Latrobe St building at 5.45pm.
She died a short time later.
AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin said the circumstances around the tragic incident are being investigated by Victoria Police who will prepare a report for the coroner.
“Our colleague’s death is not believed to be suspicious,” he said.
“My thoughts are with her loved ones and the broader AFP family who are dealing with the loss of one of our own today.
“We are offering support to her family and the wider AFP workforce.”
The AFP confirmed this morning that the death was ‘not accidental’.
A Victoria Police statement last night read: “Police are not looking for anyone else connected to the shooting. Police are investigating the incident.”
Attention current and former Australian Federal Police members. Please don’t suffer in silence. We stand ready to help you. If you would like to confidentially tell your story or speak with someone who has a first hand understanding of what you are going through please reach out to us. We can get you the help you need. Please contact Mark (former AFP member) at mark@bluehope.org.au
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Stuart RawlinsAs a former Qld Police Officer/Det who left due to mental illness (which i kept a secret for fear of the sigma that comes with) it is very disappointing to see this type of thing still going on. I have created a website www.healthymindhealthyfuture.com and a Facebook page Healthy Mind Healthy Future where I now write articles about my mental health journey to help others. I also explore different ways to improve my mental health which is the basis of a lot of my articles. Please feel free to share and/or have a read, if i can help some of my Police family, even just one then it has been worth it. Kind Regards Stu Rawlins Ex Sgt/Det 10909.