Everyone is welcome to farewell Stephen Colyer (My Dad) on Monday 19/03/2018 at 12 Midday at Walkers Crematorium and Memorial Gardens in Frederickton.
If you know Dad from The Golf club, Bowles or The Marine Rescue Annette(My Mum) and I would love you to wear your uniforms or if your a die hard Bulldog supporter like Dad wear your jerseys!
Stephen Colyer October 30, 2017 · South West Rocks · Received my Coxswain certificate from Marine Rescue today
Steve at the console of VKG 2. – 5 January 2015
Stephen Colyer October 30, 2017 · South West Rocks · Received my Coxswain certificate from Marine Rescue today
Linda N Joe November 25, 2017 · A great day on the water with William Jackson Stephen Colyer. Missing Hottie…
Loraine Barnett is with Stephen Colyer and Ronald Rider. March 2 at 7:40pm ·
Amanda Reynolds added 4 new photos — with Stephen Colyer. March 14 at 3:44pm · Coniston · To the greatest man that’s ever walked the planet, Rest In Peace my beautiful Dad! You were taken far to soon and shocked all of us but we all will miss your amazing smile, crazy laugh and selfless personality! You’re my hero and you will never ever leave my heart xxx
Bob Sedgwick is with Stephen Colyer. March 14 at 5:40pm · Stephen Colyer you left us too early it’s a crying shame.. all our condolences to Annette and the family during this time of sadness. from the diving fraternity from Bass Point…you will be sadly missed but not forgotten……….14-03-2018. RIP Steve.
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Frederick Neville COOK
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Frederick Neville COOK
AKA Fred
Late of Tahmoor
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 7311[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 10 June 1952
The relatives and friends of Fred are kindly invited to attend his funeral service to be held on Thursday 15th March 2018 at the St Anthony’s Catholic Church, Tahmoor at 11:00am
On the 30 August 1973 he was “Commended for his interest and enthusiasm for the good of the Service in suggesting a more efficient procedure in recording breach reports / parts C of Infringement Notices the subject of Court Process.
L. F. Newman, Deputy Commissioner of Police File: P52150/6858
Courses: Supervision Certificate Course in 1982 at Blacktown Technical College
Disaster Controller / Commanders Course # 12 from 7 – 11 November 1983
Induction & Training Officers Course ( Class 78/2 ) at Academy from 1 – 12 May 1978
Appointed Liaison Officer between Department and Parramatta City Disaster Plan Committee – 21 June 1979
Traffic Planning & Control course at University of NSW 23 June 1980
Australian Counter Disaster College Executive course from 8 – 13 June 1980
Senior Sergeant Course # 6 of 1980
Born: 16 November 1931 in Clacton, England
Died on: Thursday 8 March 2018
Age: 86 years, 3 months, 20 days
Cause: ?
Event location:
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 19 March 2018 @ 11am
Funeral location: Garden Chapel, Castlebrook Memorial Park, 712 Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill
Wake: Hill Bowling Club, Baulkham Hills
Funeral Parlour: Allan Drew Funerals
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
GEORGE 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.
GREAVES
George Henry Robin
16.11.1931 – 8.3.2018
Aged 86 years
Late of Dural
Beloved husband of Margaret (dec) and Irene,
brother to Anne and
cherished father of Mark and Robyn (dec).
Dear in the hearts of his grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended families.
Forever in Our Hearts
The family and friends of GEORGE are warmly invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the
Garden Chapel, Castlebrook Memorial Park, Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill on
MONDAY (19th March 2018) commencing at 11:00 am.
Afterwards at the Hills Bowling Club, Baulkham Hills.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Mar. 14, 2018
Upon joining the NSWPF, George was 6′ tall and weighed 12 stone 5 lb, had blue eyes and light brown hair. He was single at the time but married on the 19 March 1955.
Prior to joining the NSWPF, George was a Cadet clerk with the Essex Country Constabulary ( England ) for 4 months.
On the 1 July 1951 he could do 110 words per minute in Shorthand and obtained 88.5% marks at completion of Training Class, Police Training Centre, Penrith in September – October 1951.
Nothing further, at this time, is known about this man, or his career, other than he was the Traffic Commander for the 1986 Pope’s visit to Blacktown – 27 Division.
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Denis PERCY
| 18/03/2018
Denis PERCY OAM
brother of former NSWPF member – Jerry ( R.I.P. )
Late of ?
NSW Police Cadet # 1631
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 11425[/alert_yellow]
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 5 December 1960
Probationary Constable – appointed 10 May 1965
Constable – appointed 10 May 1966
Senior Constable – appointed 10 May 1974
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 26 May 1981
Inspector – 1989
Former President of the United Nations Police Association of Australia for over 20 years
Stations: ?, 6 Division ( late 1970’s ), Chatswood ( 1980’s ? ), Manager – Equal Employment Opportunity Section – Inspector ( 1989 ), Patrol Commander – Ryde, Local Area Commander – Blue Mountains ( 2000 )
Service: From 5 December 1960to? ? ? = ? years Service
Abel TasmanWe did our Associate Diploma in Justice Administration together at the old Mitchell College of Advanced Education (now Charles Sturt Uni). He was a gentleman, a real character and a policeman’s policeman.
George KrooglikRIP Denis. Still have his business card when he visited Albury on the 12.7.03 in his capacity as a Director and Travel Writer for True Blue Guided Tours. Condolences to his family and friends. He was a very likable guy…
David AsplandDavid is an administrator in this group.I first met Denis at the Police Academy in December 1980. He was my Training and Induction Officer for Chatswood. I still remember our first meeting with Denis wearing gold chains around his neck and gold rings on several of his fingers, which was very different to Tommy Lupton and Maurie Green. In spite of this, I stayed in the job and Denis and I kept bumping into each other over the years at places like the Mitchell College, Bathurst.. One of the strangest meetings was at Hill End during Easter 1984. I was doing a spot of relieving duty after a very busy time on Mt Panorama at Easter 1983. I was carrying out a foot patrol of the town when I saw what was obviously an unmarked police vehicle come bouncing off the end of the Bridle Track. It was Denis and his offsider carrying out an “EEO Tour” of the state. After several coffees and a chat, he proceeded off in the direction Mudgee. I kept bumping into him at odd events like the 1988 Bicentennial when he was the Barracks Sergeant at UNSW responsible for keeping us country cops in line. Last time I met him he was Acting LAC in the Blue Mountains sometime around 2000. He was a thoroughly likeable old rogue and he will be very badly missed.
Chris DeveryI remember meeting him in College St when I first came to work there in the early ‘90s. He was well respected by the cops I worked with then.
Les de BelinDenis was a bit of a traveller. Always remember the story he told when he was driving in the southern states of US, and was pulled over by the local town sheriff for speeding. Denis showed his NSW Police ID to the sheriff who replied in his most southern drawl, “That’s a very pretty badge Sir. In fact its about the prettiest darn Police badge I ever did see. You can have the pretty badge back,…………and this speeding ticket too”
Lex BoothRIP Denis. ANZAC days will not be the same without you. Who is going to edit True Blue (UN Police newsletter). We (TRG) drove him mad when he was the barracks supervisor at Bathurst. He would tell us that we all knew the rules but he could trust us to break every one of them.
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PERCY, Denis OAM
Passed away surrounded by his wife and children on March 5, 2018.
Aged 73 years.Adored husband of Alexandra, and father of Natalie and Grant.
A wonderful Husband and Father
A great Man
A great Mate
A great Policeman and Ambassador for the UN “Policing for Peace”
Denis’ service will be held in St Mary’s Catholic Church, 264 Miller Street, North Sydney on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 1pm.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Mar. 17, 2018
Alex, Grant and Natalie – much love to you all. Losing such a magnificent man will not be easy, but you will have our support. So many of my fond childhood memories from visiting Sydney include Uncle Denis. The strength, love and support he provided me after Nanna’ passing will never be forgotten.
See you all at Bangalow, sorry we can’t be in Sydney with you.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Tuesday 14 November 1995, page 5
Embalmed bodies in family crypt damaged: police
SYDNEY: Two embalmed bodies tampered with at the Northern Suburbs Cemetery was “the most offensive case” a senior policeman has had to handle, a police statement said yesterday.
Police would not divulge how the bodies had been damaged but the statement said the family vault housing the bodies had been forced open.
The two embalmed bodies were tampered with between September 23 and November 2 this year during a break-and-enter on the vault.
The bodies had been secured in lead-lined coffins in the crypt.
“I have been a member of the police for more than 30 years and this is the most offensive case I have dealt with in my career,” Ryde Patrol Commander Inspector Dennis Percy said in the statement.
Police were appealing to anyone who may have information on the incident.
Sergeant Patrick William KELLY. Born Sydney 1884. Died 11/6/1922 Coast Hospital from ‘Enteric Fever‘ (Typhoid fever) aged 38. Joined 1904, 18 years Service. The attached link is to his obituary is all I can find about this man who died whilst still serving.
Some background. The Coast Hospital (established around 1882 to isolate and treat patients with infectious diseases) was particularly valuable during the bubonic plague in Sydney of 1900 and then again when soldiers returning from Europe brought the influenza virus back in 1919. The Coast Hospital became Prince Henry Hospital in 1934. In 2001 services were transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney and the hospital site became available for residential use.
Sergeant Patrick William Kelly, of No. 1 (Clarence-street) Station of the N.S.W. Police, died at the Coast Hospital on the 11th inst. of enteric fever, at the early age of 38 years. The deceased, who was a native of Sydney, was the eldest son of the late Mr. John Kelly and of Mrs. Mary Kelly, of County Galway, Ireland, and residents of Ultimo for over 35 years.
Sergeant Kelly joined the police force in 1904, and rendered fine work to the department, gaining the confidence of the Inspector-General and other officers, and the esteem of all associated with him. The deceased was an inmate of the hospital for only one week, when he was called to his reward. He was attended spiritually during his illness by the Rev. Fathers McHugh and Quinn (Maroubra), who administered the last rites of the Church.
The interment took place at the Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, on Friday, the 13th inst., the funeral leaving the residence of his mother, 79 Quarry-street, Ultimo.
The cortege was headed by the Police Band, followed by about 100 uniformed and 50 plain clothes men and detectives, who proceeded with the other mourners to the graveside.
The Rev. Father J. Troy (Diocesan Inspector of Schools) officiated, and, in referring in feeling terms of the remarkable courage and fortitude shown by Sergeant Kelly during his last hours, said he was typical of those who comprise the splendid force of police that the State of New South Wales is justly proud; and he took this public opportunity of expressing his appreciation of the members of that great body, who were the custodians of peace and the guardians of life and property.
The chief mourners were his mother, Miss H. Kelly (sister), Mr. J. J. Kelly (brother), Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Finn and family (Carlton), Mr. and Mrs. J. J.White and family (Erskineville), Mr. J. Farraher, uncle (Redfern), Mrs. Goodridge (Moss Vale), Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mack (Moss Vale), Mr. and Mrs. Spencer (Taralga ), also at the graveside were Superintendents Park (representing the Inspector-General of Police), Bannan, ex-Superintendents Brooks and McLean, Inspectors Turbet, Long, Robertson, Pauling, King, Mankey, and Mr. John Robinson (ex-local auditor, Commonwealth Audit Office, Sydney ). The pall-bearers consisted of six comrades of the deceased from the foot and water police. — R.I.P.
Much loved father and father-in-law of Colin, Ross, Carol and Paul, Lynette and David.
Adored Pa of Crystal, Nathan, Thomas, Amber, Alana, Cooper and Courtney.
Great Pa of Olivia and Rory.
Des will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Resting at the 19th Hole
Des’ family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life to be held in the South Chapel of the Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, Sutherland on Wednesday 7th March, 2018 at 11am.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Mar. 3, 2018
March 4, 2018
Memories of a wonderful fellow. Classmate of 1956. Regular contact when Barb and I were living at Riverwood in the late 70’s, but had not heard about him since following our moves to the South Coast, Sunshine Coast, and now back to Sydney recently. Our thoughts are with his family.
A POLICEMAN has been killed on his way to work in a tragic car crash in Shepparton.
Acting Sergeant Gavin Sproule, 37, from Kialla, was driving to work when he collided with another car at the intersection of Verney Road and Nightingale Way just after 9pm on Saturday.
He was flown to hospital but died on arrival. The Shepparton-based officer is being mourned by loved ones.
Inspector Troy Hargadon paid tribute to Acting Sergeant Sproule.
“Gavin was a well respected and valued member,” Insp Hargadon said.
“He had recently spent a period of time carrying out duties as a supervisor and he was well on his way to achieving his goal of promotion.
“He was much loved and respected by all. He is remembered by his wife and children.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time.
“It will have an impact on our local members who do a wonderful job and who have lost a colleague and a friend.
“Victoria Police will continue to support our members in these tough times.”
Acting Sergeant Gavin Sproule, 37, was driving to work when he collided with another car. Picture: Supplied
Friend Annette Newman wrote on Facebook: “Rest in Peace Gavin. You will be sorely missed by everyone that knew you.”
“You will be forever missed but never forgotten. Will always love ya mate you were one in a million! And I was very lucky to call you my friend,” read another post.
A Police Association spokesman said it would provide support to Act Sgt Sproule’s family and colleagues
“The Police Association is deeply saddened by the death of one of our members, who was killed while on his way to working night shift in Shepparton,” a spokesman said.
“We offer our deepest condolences to his family, and we have reached out to them, and to the member’s colleagues who attended the scene, to offer any assistance and support they require.
“A senior Police Association representative is in Shepparton today to help guide affected members through this tragic time.”
The female driver of the other car was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Investigators believe that a car travelling on Nightingale Way turned right onto Verney Road and collided with Act Sgt Sproule’s ute.
The vehicle flipped and came to a rest on its roof.
Off-duty police officer killed in Shepparton smash a ‘true legend’
A police officer killed in a car accident while on his way to work on Saturday night has been remembered as a “true legend”.
Acting Sergeant Gavin Sproule, a member of Shepparton Highway Patrol, was on his way to night shift when a car collided with his Toyota ute about 9pm.
The Kialla man, a father of two young children, was airlifted to Melbourne but died on arrival.
Shepparton Inspector Troy Hargadon paid tribute to his colleague on Monday afternoon.
“He was vibrant and well-respected member who is sadly missed,” he told reporters.
“[He] has been a local member for a number of years having worked in Shepparton and most recently in an acting in the role as a supervisor.”
Inspector Hargadon said a number of officers who had attended the scene on Saturday night were friends and colleagues of Mr Sproule.
“It is a significant event when people lose their lives on our roads and no doubt it always has an impact on the wider community,” he said.
“The complexity for us is that it is a colleague, and unfortunately, some of his peers and his friends, they responded to the horrible scene we were faced with on Saturday evening. They did so in such a manner that was outstanding and [I’m] certainly extremely proud of the efforts that they put in on that evening.”
Inspector Hargadon also praised the efforts of other emergency services and the greater community who provided the support on Saturday night at the scene of the crash.
He said officers who were traumatised by the incident were receiving ongoing care and counselling.
Mr Sproule, 37, has been remembered as a much-loved officer, with The Police Association said they were “deeply saddened” by the tragedy.
“We offer our deepest condolences to his family, and we have reached out to them, and to the member’s colleagues who attended the scene, to offer any assistance and support they require.
“A senior Police Association representative is in Shepparton today to help guide affected members through this tragic time.”
Tributes have poured in on social media for Mr Sproule, who was described as “a really great bloke” and “true legend” who would be sadly missed.
Investigators believe that a vehicle travelling on Nightingale Way turned right onto Verney Road and collided with Mr Sproule’s Toyota.
The female driver of the other vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Passed away tragically as a result of an accident on Saturday February 17, 2018.
Dearly loved husband of Jayne, adored father of Max and Beau,
beloved son of Paul and Shirley,
loved brother of Brad.
Forever Loved Sadly Missed
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February 22, 2018
I remember Gavin as a young man growing up. Gavin was always a happy and polite young man with a wonderful outlook on life. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, Paul,Shirley,Brad and their families.
Brendan Gellion,
Geelong
February 23, 2018
SPROULE Gavin Matthew
Acting Sergeant 36488
The funeral service to celebrate the life of Acting Sergeant Gavin Matthew Sproule will be held at the Sir Ian McLennan Community Centre Echuca Road, Mooroopna on Monday February 26th, 2018 commencing at 1.00pm.
A private cremation will follow.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Victoria Police Legacy.
Gavin Sproule was a well respected police officer who started out in Horsham
Elijah Macchia
TRIBUTES are flowing for Wimmera man Gavin Sproule.
Gavin, 37, died after a car crash at Shepparton on Saturday night.
He had worked as an acting sergeant for the Victoria Police, based in the Goulburn Valley, for about 10 years.
Gavin grew up at Pimpinio before his father Paul took the reins as the police officer at Minyip.
Older brother Brad Sproule said Gavin was like any little brother.
“He was very adventurous, very boisterous, full on, flat out. But then he also had a very soft side,” he said. “He was very caring and loving.”
Brad said Gavin took those traits into fatherhood and became an exceptional parent.
Gavin and wife Jayne have two sons, Max and Beau.
“He and Jayne were a really good couple. There are always highs and lows in relationships and they just got through everything.They worked together,” Brad said.
Brad said Gavin wanted to follow in their father’s footsteps as a police officer, but tried several jobs before he embarked on that journey.
“He was a farm hand and did a bit of truck driving, but he loved the police force,” he said.
Gavin started his policing career in Horsham and later worked in Shepparton.
“When he was younger he pushed a lot of boundaries but he ended up being a very respected and very good police officer,” Brad said.
The life of Shepparton police Acting Sergeant Gavin Sproule will be celebrated at a funeral service in Mooroopna on Monday.
Acting Sgt Sproule was killed when his car and another vehicle collided at the intersection of Verney Rd and Nightingale Way just after 9pm — on Saturday, February 17.
Earlier this week colleagues remembered Mr Sproule as a ‘‘vibrant and respected’’ man.
‘‘He’s a brother, he’s a father, he’s a husband, and he’s a valued member of our organisation,’’ Shepparton police Inspector Troy Hargadon said.
‘‘To lose a life at any circumstance is a tragic event, and it has a significant impact on anybody, whether it’s a member of the police force, or a community member.
‘‘I’d like to thank the community for their support. Please stick with us, we are here, we are dedicated to serving you. We will continue to do that day in, day out, regardless of the circumstances.’’
Insp Hargadon said traffic diversions would be in place on Monday with vehicles expected to be diverted on Echuca Rd, Mooroopna.
‘‘Respectfully, we ask the community to be mindful,’’ he said.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the full police honours service including police horses, motorbikes, vehicles and a pipe band.
Acting Sgt Sproule had been stationed at Shepparton and Mooroopna, for a number of years, and also had connections to the Cobram and Wangaratta forces.
The funeral service will be held at the Sir Ian McLennan Community Centre on Monday, February 26 commencing at 1pm.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Keith Douglas Morrison, who passed away on February 15 2018 in Blue Mountains, New South Wales, leaving to mourn family and friends. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Keith Douglas Morrison’s life. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one.
Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Keith Douglas Morrison to pay them a last tribute. For the viewing and funeral service information please see event section below.
The tribunal had ordered that John Gregory Donlan and Ward Andrew Hanson, who were off duty at the time of the attack, be reinstated but deprived of some seniority. It ruled they were capable of rendering valuable service in the future and should have the opportunity to continue in the police force.
……..appealed against the decision. Donlan and Hanson were convicted of assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in September 1990. Yesterday, the dissenting judge, Justice Powell, said the men were not jailed because the magistrate took into account the fact they would “suffer severely” as a result of being sacked.
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Paul Thomas BRADLEY
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Paul Thomas BRADLEY
Late of Bolton Point
Redfern Academy Class 228
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 1976
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 7 August 1987
Constable – appointed 7 August 1988
final rank = ?
Stations: ?, Burwood, Newcastle Detectives,
Service: From? ? pre August 1987? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 29 October 1952
Died on: 9 February 2018
Age: 65
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: Friday 9 February 2018
Funeral date: Saturday 17 February 2018 @ 10am
Funeral location: Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, Ryhope
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
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Paul is described as a nice bloke who was a quietly spoken gentleman.
He was a very thorough and meticulous Detective. A Registered Psychiatric Nurse before he joined. Always had a ciggie and cuppa in his hand when out the front of Newcastle Police Station with a brief in hand. Happily frequented the Grand Hotel Newcastle on many a Friday afternoon. A pleasure to work alongside and somehow always reminded us youngsters that we drove too fast! A real good cop who could tell a good yarn. He has many friends in the Newcastle area who, along with his family will miss him dearly.
PAUL’s family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service, to be held in the chapel of Lake Macquarie Memorial Park Crematorium, Cessnock Road Ryhope this SATURDAY morning, 17th February, 2018 commencing at 10 o’clock.
Published in The Newcastle Herald on Feb. 14, 2018
You came into my life. We laughed. We cried. We loved. And then you left. You were not forgotten. Now you have left again, but you will not be forgotten. You gave me memories so that I will have flowers in springtime. Rest in peace my Dear Friend and Love. My Prayers, Blessings and Love goes with you.
KATE LE BROCQ
February 16, 2018
I’m sorry to hear that Paul has left this world. I knew Paul well both during his nursing days and also for a time after he joined the police force. I found him to be a thorough gentleman with a beautiful soul. He had a special gift for being able to communicate with people of all types and this saw him do well in both professions. He also had a fabulous sense of humour and I shared many a funny time with him. He will be missed, but never forgotten. R.I.P Paul, and my sympathy and condolences are extended to your family and friends…Nadia Wane
