With regret I advise the death of Robert Wesley WHILEY, 83 old, former Regd. No. 7543, not an RPA Member of Sydney. Robert passed away on 03/09/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 2pm on Monday 8th Instant at Allen Drew Chapel, Old Northern Road, CASTLE HILL.
Obituary:
WHILEY, Robert Wesley (Bob)
WHILEY, Robert Wesley (Bob)24.5.1931 – 3.9.2014 Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Robert, Michael, Ross and Carolyn. Step father of Alan (dec), Graeme, David, Philip and their partners. Adored grandfather and great grandfather.
Family and friends of BOB are warmly invited to Celebrate his Life at Allan Drew Heritage Chapel, 221 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill on Monday September 8, 2014 at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Ronald McDonald House Westmead.
Illness – Golden Staphylococcus as the result of surgery in Hospital for Type I diabettes
Funeral Thursday 8 September 2011
Paul STERRY
STERRY, Paul Ernest
Passed away suddenly after a courageous battle on September 4, 2011 (Fathers Day) of Blackbutt. Beloved husband of Bronwyn.Dearly loved and adored father of Mariah, Max.Son of Joan (dec) and Ernest (dec). Loved brother of Wayne. Cherished family member of Joan and Eric Dronfield and family, Margaret and Frank McNamara, the Gullicks and the Callow family. Paul will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends here and in our hearts.Aged 51 Years
God has you in his keeping
We will miss your smiling face, a special person, no one can replace.Relatives and friends are invited to attend Paul’s funeral service to be held at Figtree Anglican Church, Gibson’s Road Figtree on Thursday at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Diabetes Australia Foundation would be appreciated.Illawarra Mercury, Wednesday September 7, 2011Paul was a Comms Officer at VKG2 (Warilla) from about 1987 and also worked with the SES and also attended the Thredbo Landslide Disaster.
He was a great bloke with a big heart, a great laugh and was always willing and happy to joke around.
We will miss you mate.
Cal
SES Commissioner’s September 2011 Newsletter page 8
Vale Paul Ernest Steery
SES Commissioner’s Newsletter September 2011 page 8
Paul Sterry joined the New South Wales State Emergency Service in 1978, he was 19 years old. Even though he held a job as a young clerk with the Public Works Department he held down at least another two part time jobs in addition to his role in the communications area of the Illawarra South Coast Division Headquarters.
Paul moved to the Kiama Unit in the mideighties and fitted in straight away, and thus was born a relationship between Paul and the Kiama Unit that lasted more than a quarter of a century. The Paul Sterry that the Kiama Unit knew and loved was generous to a fault and always willing to help anyone.
One of the Unit’s memories of Paul was at the Jamberoo Bus Crash in 2005, when a bus carrying more than 20 tourists rolled over on the Jamberoo Mountain Pass. Paul arrived in his car a few hours after the rescue began, opened his boot and started to distribute drinks, chocolates and snacks to the exhausted rescuers. Within a few minutes the boot was empty and Paul was heading back down the mountain for new supplies.
Paul was known as a joker by those who knew him well. He would often appear to talk very seriously about an issue and then, once everybody was well and truly involved, come out and say “I was only joking”. Even those who knew him well would be caught off guard by his wicked sense of humour and ability to appear completely serious until the right moment to come clean.
Louise Ashton, another member of the Kiama SES unit works at Wollongong Hospital where Paul spent long periods of time during his ongoing battle against diabetes. It was her
ritual to pop in each day before finishing work to check on him and have a quick yarn. Paul’s hospital room was like a mini office – he had bags full of paperwork, including SES receipts at times. Louise reported that the staff often commented that Paul was a delight and would often sing to them. He will be missed by all.
Paul was a recipient of the National Medal in 1999 as well as the State Medal for Hunter and Central Coast Storms in 2007. He also was awarded the SES Long Service Awards for 5, 10,
15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service with the SES.
He will be remembered by the members of the Kiama SES as one of its primary carers.
Throughout his 32 years with the Service Paul focused on caring and providing support for its volunteers, especially in times of disaster.
When Kiama SES were out helping others in our community it was Paul that would be standing behind them and supporting them with the food and equipment they needed to get the job done or offer a quiet, comforting word after a horrific crash or rescue.
At the funeral on Thursday 8th of September the SES said farewell to a great SES member.
Paul is survived by his wife Bronwyn and children Moria and Max, who will all miss him greatly.
Extracted from the eulogy by John Wall, Deputy Local
Controller, Kiama
Funeral Service Location
4 Gibsons Rd, Figtree NSW 2525
THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2011 FUNERAL SERVICE FOR PAUL STERRY, DIED FATHER DAY, SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2011 AS A RESULT OF TYPE ONE DIABETES. FIGTREE ANGLICAN CHURCH, GIBSON’S RD, FIGTREE AT 1PM.
Paul Brian WILCOX
| 08/09/2014
Paul Brian WILCOX
Late of Cootamundra
New South Wales Police Force
Rank: Senior Constable – Retired
Regd. # 36351
Stations: St. Marys & Cootamundra
Born: 15 April 1966
Died: Monday 3 November 2014 in his sleep, at home, surrounded by family.
Age: 48 old
Cause: Illness – Cancer
Funeral date: Tuesday 11 November 2014 – 2pm –
Funeral location: Cootamundra Baptist Church,
Thompson St, Cootamundra
*Everyone to wear jeans & boots at the funeral. NO suits
Paul’s said: ” I want everyone to wear farm gear. I don’t want suits & shit “
Commissioner Andrew Scipione with SenCon Paul Wilcox
Paul WILCOX – 2009
This is Paul at his best giving to the community.
26 April 2013
28 September 2012
26 June 2014 Thinking of you both constantly and sending heaps of love xxxxx — with Paul Wilcox and Gwendoline White Dorpers.
5 July 2014 My sister took this photo of Paul this morning. It’s probably the best photo of him I’ve ever seen. He has been feeling the effects of the chemo, but was up and outside this morning. He is now having a lay down.
Funeral location:
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A small section of St John Of God, Richmond Hospital, where Police ( and others ) with PTSD have gone for Inpatient Treatment.
This is a small Memorial that previous patients ( Police ) have done to remember our friends who have fallen before us. The Black & Dark Blue Memorial stones are by Army members
Photo posted up on NSW Cops, Old, Bold & Retired FB Group on 28 May 2017.
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Around Cootamundra – November 5, 2014
SAD PASSING
Springdale resident and former Cootamundra Local Area Command Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Paul Wilcox passed away peacefully on Monday night at home on his farm following a recent battle with a rare cancer. Paul was a respected member of our community and the NSW Police Force. He helped countless women, and on occasion men, escape the cycle of domestic violence during his time in the force. Such was his standing in the Force that in 2009 his work was recognised with the prestigious Commissioner’s Customer Service Officer of the Year Award. The support of the local community came to the fore for Paul recently with a well-attended fundraising dinner filling him and his family with joy. Condolences to wife Jennie, the entire Wilcox family and his extended family of ‘the boys in blue’.
COMMENDED: Back in 2009, Cootamundra Local Area Command’s then domestic violence officer Paul Wilcox received a prestigious award for the work he did in the local community. Today, he is suffering a rare form of cancer and friends are rallying to support him.
FOR years he was the domestic violence liaison officer here in Cootamundra, helping countless women caught in difficult circumstances to break free of the cycle of violence.
He was passionate about what he did, going above and beyond the call of your everyday police officer.
In 2009 the work of Senior Constable Paul Wilcox was recognised with a Commissioner’s Customer Service Officer of the Year Award.
Paul is now facing a brand new battle – one he needs the support of others to overcome.
Paul has a rare form of cancer known as ‘Pancoast Tumour’. It is an inoperable tumour that is wrapped around the main artery that feeds blood to his brain and is already starting to cause a series of small strokes.
After numerous rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, Paul is not responding to regular treatment.
There is hope however for this husband and father, who lives in Springdale with his family.
A radical treatment called ‘Radiowave Cancer Therapy’, also known as ‘Microwave Therapy’, has given Paul and his family hope.
The treatment is expensive and is not covered by Medicare. It is also only offered in Perth, Western Australia and further complicating matters, Paul is medically unfit to fly after surgery which removed part of his lung.
The wheels are in progress on a fundraising dinner for Paul to help ease the financial burden on his family and get him to Perth for treatment.
Anyone who has ever crossed paths with Paul is invited along to the dinner on September 27 at the Cootamundra Ex Services Club.
LOCKED AND LOADED: Keith Turner, Wilf Reid and Tony Nichols of local band Lock, Stock & Bingle got everyone up and dancing at the Cootamundra Ex-Service’s Club for Paul Wilcox’s fundraiser on Saturday night.
LADY LUCK: Jennie Wilcox presents Debbie White with her lucky door prizes. Debbie was very lucky on the night, also winning one of the raffle prizes, which she decided to donate back.
FIGHTING FAMILY: Jennie’s family were among the many people who turned up on Saturday night to support Paul, including (from back left) Callum Baker, Margaret Poulton, Jennie Wilcox, Paul Wilcox, Bill Poulton, and (front) Olivia Lloyd and Alison Poulton.
At the dinner, which includes a three-course meal and entertainment, there will be raffles and an auction of donated prizes.
All businesses that donate will have their business advertised throughout the night and a thank you card after the event to inform how much money was raised.
Already a number of local businesses have jumped on board to support the cause including Naked Nails, Hair and Beauty.
Currently the salon is supporting the Billie Judge fundraising campaign and will continue to do so for the next week and a half.
From August 11, they will support Paul’s cause with 10 per cent of daily takings, $10 from every full colour and $10 from every set of acrylic nails donated to the Wilcox family.
Local band ‘Lock, Stock and Bingle’ will perform on the night and they are always a hit. Keeping the tone of the night fun in honour of the good bloke Paul is, organisers are encouraging people to attend in their favourite hat or silliest wig.
For further information or to contact please contact Rachael on 0411 642 573 or Jen on 0418 069 485 or follow Paul’s progress on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pauliesprogress.
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THE new owners of the Pickled Pantry have come on board to support fundraising efforts for the family of former Cootamundra Local Area Command police officer Paul Wilcox.
Paul has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and requires treatment in Western Australia.
Trevor and the team at the Pickled Pantry are kindly donating 50 cents from every coffee sold in the month of August to Paul and his family.
Meanwhile, Kylie and her team at Naked Nails have also pledged their support to Paul and his family following the conclusion of her fundraising efforts for another local struck by cancer Billie Judge.
Well done to these local businesses and if you can please support them as they support locals in need.
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Pancoast Tumour fundraiser for Paul Wilcox
FAMILY MAN: Paul Wilcox and his wife Jen are hopeful the fundraising dinner will help to cover medical expenses.
ON September 27 the Rippley’s Farewell Dinner will be held at the Cootamundra Ex Services Club to raise funds for Paul Wilcox and his family.
Mr Wilcox has a rare form of cancer known as a Pancoast Tumour. The tumour is inoperable as it’s wrapped around the main artery that feeds blood to the brain and is already starting to cause a series of small strokes. After numerous rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery Mr Wilcox’s body isn’t responding to regular treatment.
A radical treatment called Radiowave Cancer Therapy also known as Microwave Therapy has given hope to Mr Wilcox and his family. This treatment is expensive, not covered by Medicare and only offered in Perth, WA. To make matters more difficult he’s unable to fly due to medical reasons.
Family and friends of Mr Wilcox are hoping to raffle and auction off as many prizes as they can get. All businesses that donate will have their business advertised throughout the night and a thank you card after the event to inform how much money was raised. The family is counting on the kindness and generosity of strangers to help this family in need.
Community members are being encouraged to follow the ‘Paul’s Progress’ Facebook page for more information regarding the event and his treatment.
FIGHTING FAMILY: Jennie’s family were among the many people who turned up on Saturday night to support Paul, including (from back left) Callum Baker, Margaret Poulton, Jennie Wilcox, Paul Wilcox, Bill Poulton, and (front) Olivia Lloyd and Alison Poulton.
COMMUNITY spirit was in force at the Cootamundra Ex-Service’s Club on Saturday night to raise money for former police officer Paul Wilcox.
Diagnosed earlier this year with a rare, inoperable form of cancer, Paul’s pancoast tumour did not respond to chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
He and wife Jennie has been given a beacon of hope though in the form of radiowave therapy, which is currently only offered in Germany and Perth, WA, and is not covered by Medicare.
Needing $12,000 for treatment, Jennie and Paul are happy to announce the Saturday night fundraiser brought in $13,500, which will also help them with the cost of travel and accommodation.
“We are overwhelmed and humbled by the support we’ve received,” Jennie said.
The couple left for Perth on Tuesday and will spent 31 days there, which includes three weeks of treatment for two hours every Monday to Friday.
“We’re hoping for a marked improvement in his pain levels, and about halfway through we’ll know if it’s working on his tumour,” Jennie explained.
“It could be tiring but there’s no nausea like you get with other treatment, so depending on Paul’s health we’ll hopefully be able to enjoy Perth as well.”
Jennie and Paul would like to thank everyone who turned up on the night to support them, including many women Paul helped in his years as the Cootamundra LAC domestic violence officer.
Jennifer Lukins, Rachael Braham, Kamahl Bennett, Jacki Boxall and Scott Sanders were all mentioned in particular for their help in organising fundraisers and assisting the Wilcox’s on their farm and personally.
Jennifer’s aunty was able to supply many of the most popular items in the silent auction, including a signed 2014 Roosters jersey and signed boots from players such as Sonny Bill Williams and Anthony Minichiello.
Paul and Jennie would also like to extend big thanks to CAN Assist for all their help during the initial rounds of treatment.
FAMILY MAN: Paul Wilcox and his wife Jen are hopeful the fundraising dinner will help to cover medical expenses.
28 September 2012
15 August 2014
Brecky for paully
26 June 2014
Thinking of you both constantly and sending heaps of love xxxxx — with Paul Wilcox and Gwendoline White Dorpers.
The proudest day of Paul’s career. Top cop 2009. But to me you were top cop everyday!
2009 The proudest day of Paul’s career. Top cop 2009. But to me you were top cop everyday!
26 April 2013
29 April 2013 Paul had a small procedure today to take some biopsies. He is home tonight and for the next couple of days. We are all really tired tonight. The drs appointments started at 8.30 this morning and we have just got home. I will update more tomorrow. Including a photo of Paul’s alien “Ripley”. Below is a pic of Paul about to have his biopsie and when he got back.
29 April 2013
29 April 2013 Our first photo of Ripley.
14 May 2013 It’s not as bad as it looks. All the wires are just a heart monitor and oxygen tube. Just normal emergency department stuff. Though I must admit his heart rate did go up when I gave him a bed bath. Lol. He’s a lot more comfortable this afternoon. He’s even being cheeky to the nurses. They are about to move him to calvery as there are no bed at the base. Thank god for private health cover.
15 May 2013 After a long day that began with two hospitals losing Paul, followed by a stuff up in his chemo and three ambulance trips, Paul has finally settled in ICUS at Calvery Hospital. Before anyone panics, he’s only there because he needs to be on a heart monitor while his meds are sorted out and it was there or maternity. Our wonderful support people Jenni and Paul (yes that’s right) Lukins came down tonight and brought me a care package of Jamie’s, smokes and coffee. This pic is the two Paul’s discussing the fundamentals of urine bottles. Love you guys.
15 May 2013 Me thinks Paul is enjoying his ketamine just a little too much! Lol
15 May 2013 Paul keeping Paul’s spirits up.
15 May 2013 Forrest now has two jennys.
15 May 2013 Paul and his new buddy, “Nuf Nuf”.
15 May 2013 Paul and Nuf Nuf getting ready for his first round of chemo.
15 May 2013 Hard at work getting his chemo.
21 May 2013 I touched uncle Paul. Now I glow green like him. (Stolen from Jennifer Lukins)
22 May 2013 The radiation burns are starting to show. Other than that Paul is coming along well.
29 May 2013 Strapped in and ready to go for radiation. Paul is now half way through his treatment. Today was hump day. It’s all down hill from here.
4 June 2013 I tried to post this last night. We are back in Wagga for the week. The effects of the chemo are starting to catch up with Paul. He now has nausea and vomiting every day and feels weak. On the good side he has no pain and he has lost his voice! This is him laying in bed last night sharing some chocolate with Nuf Nuf.
12 June 2013 My Chinese crispy skinned husband with lemon sauce. Pass the fried rice.
19 June 2013 Paul is spending the night at temora hospital. The doctor will see him in the morning. Honestly, he will go to any length to get out of chemo.
11 July 2013 Paul crossed something off his bucket list today.
8 August 2013 Bring back the goatee!
14 August 2013
’twas the night before chemo and all through the house not a creature was stirring…….. Because it choked on Paul’s meds! That’s just one dose. Tomorrow morning is worserer.
18 August 2013
15 December 2013
Back in the saddle
20 February 2014
Everything went according to plan this morning.
Paul is now on the table.
He’s feeling very positive and is not nervous at all.
This photo is after he had his pre-med.
21 February 2014
He’s back on the ward and finally got a coffee.
24 February 2014. Guess who out of bed and down stairs getting some fresh air!
24 February 2014
24 February 2014
24 February 2014
24 February 2014
17 March 2014
We are off to sydney again tomorrow. Paul is 4 weeks post op and something is not right with his neck. The photo doesn’t show how bad it is. It’s all black and swollen and yesterday it split open in two places. The pain is unbearable. He’s on more pain meds now than when he had his chemo and al he does is sleep.
5 July 2014
My sister took this photo of Paul this morning. It’s probably the best photo of him I’ve ever seen.
He has been feeling the effects of the chemo, but was up and outside this morning.
He is now having a lay down.
16 July 2014 It’s happened againPaul’s hair just fell out in the shower. All except his head hair and eyebrows.Somehow, it wasn’t as funny this time.At least he looks a lot healthier than he did last time.
16 July 2014 Thank you to our wonderfully supportive friends and to my parents for all you have done and continue to do. Love you all.
20 July 2014
25 July 2014 Hi this is a picture of me Jenny. I am posting this picture because on the night of the dinner I am going to shave my head. There is a condition I want to raise $500 before I do it. So I can keep tabs on the amount when u donate please put “Jen Hair” as you reference in either the Go Fund Me link or the direct deposit. I hope I can get you all on board.
28 July 2014 We are staying in a motel for a couple of days. Paul is trying out the spa to see if it helps with his pain relief. — at Monte Villa.
29 July 2014 A slight mishap with the razor. Lol
I want to let everyone know that Paul took a sudden and unexpected down turn during the afternoon.
He is currently unconscious in Cootamundra Hospital and being transferred through to Wagga first thing in the morning for brain scans.
Drs are not sure what has happened, but feel it may be either a blood clot in the lung or brain, or a bleed on his brain.
I will let you all know more when I know.
18 August 2014 Anyone wanting to give Paul an uppercut, please get in line.After it being very touch and go through the night and family being called in from everywhere……This is him now!
Lookin good honey.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
Fund Raising at Petries Mitre 10 – Young.
18 September 2014 Off to the framers today but thought id give you a peek….get bidding along with some of our other items on myminiauction.com/paulsprogress
26 September 2014 Well here is the jersey all framed….looking awesome
26 September 2014
26 September 2014
26 September 2014
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
27 September 2014 – Benefit Fund Raising night
Hi everyone. Our wonderful friend Kamahl has organised an authentic Didgeridoo to raffle off for the fundraiser that was kindly donated by Murray Izzard. A bit of info: Its white box, cut 3 years ago green and dried over a 2 year period, food grade mouth piece, Low A key, deep resonant sound and oil finished. The raffle for the beautiful piece of art will be drawn on the night if the dinner. Should you wish to purchase tickets please contact Kamahl direct on 0408867666. Thanks again Kamahl.
3 October 2014 Waiting to get his Picc line put in.
Nufnuf surprised us by catching a later flight to be here to support Paul.
10 October 2014 One of us just fell over and has a boo boo.
22 October 2014 Check out his new wheel chair
24 October 2014
24 October 2014
24 October 2014
24 October 2014 Haha Harry High Pants or you trying to be Steve Urkel lol xx
29 October 2014 Last smoke for 3 days.Sitting waiting to board.
1 November 2014 And we’re in Parks.Thanks to “The Recovery Crew” for giving up sleep to get us this last leg. — with Matt Hoy, Ian Hoy, Scott Sanders, Callum Baker, Jason Maloney and William Poulton at Parkes railway station
2 November 2014 Enjoying the sunshine.
26 April 2013
This is Paul at his best giving to the community.
FIGHTING FAMILY: Jennie’s family were among the many people who turned up on Saturday night to support Paul, including (from back left) Callum Baker, Margaret Poulton, Jennie Wilcox, Paul Wilcox, Bill Poulton, and (front) Olivia Lloyd and Alison Poulton.
With regret I advise the death of Hendrik Van AKKER, 72 old, former Regd. No. 11861, not an RPA member of Valentine, NSW.
Hendrik passed away on 22/08/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 12midday on Thursday 28th Instant at Baptist New Life Church, Corner Dalrimple Street and Ntaba Road, JEWELLS.
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Robyn Gweneth GRAHAM
| 08/09/2014
Robyn Gweneth GRAHAM
Wife of Colin – New South Wales Police Force – Retired
Aged 73 years
Died 21 August 2014
Funeral 27 August 2014 – Dapto
With regret I advise the death of Robyn Gweneth GRAHAM, 73 old, the wife of RPA member Colin.
Robyn passed away on 21/08/2014 and her funeral is proposed to be held at 11am on Wednesday 27th Instant at the Chapel, Lakeside Memorial Park, DAPTO.
Probationary Constable – appointed 29 December 1943
Superintendent – appointed 24 June 1978
Stations: ?
Service: From 3 July 1940 to? ? ?
Awards: National Medal – granted 24 July 1981
Born: 29 August 1923
Died on: 16 August 2014
Cause: ?
Age: 90
Funeral date: Monday 25 August 2014 @ 10am
Funeral location: Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, West Chapel, Botany Cemetery, 12 Military Rd, Botany, NSW, Botany, NSW.
Buried at: Cremated
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With regret I advise the death of John Thomas BYRNE, 91 old, former Regd. No. 4642, a Veteran member of the Sydney Branch of the RPA.
John passed away on 16/08/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10am on Monday 25th Instant in the West Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, 12 Military Rd, Botany.
White Lady Funerals
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Michael ‘ Mick ‘ Patrick CONCHIE
| 08/09/2014
Michael ‘ Mick ‘ Patrick CONCHIE
Western Australia Police Force
Regd. # 4749
Retired
Rank Detective
Age
Died
Funeral 20 August 2014 @ 10.30am
CONCHIE:
WA Police Union Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Michael (Mick) Patrick Conchie 4749 at PINNAROO Valley Memorial Park on WEDNESDAY (20.08.2014) at 10.30am.
CONCHIE (Micheal):
Finally at peace. Much loved and respected, no man will ever compare. We love you and miss you. Husband, father and pop to Lee, Jos, Adam, Sharon, Faith, Daniel, Maddie and Luke
Conchie (Mick) In memory of a kind and helpful friend. Condolences to Lee and family on the passing of Mick. RIP digger. Ivano Fantoni
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Ivano Fantoni,
Perth, Western Australia
Friday, 15 August 2014
Lee, Adam, Jos and family. Our sincere condolences on the loss of a truly great man, he will be sadly missed.
Matt and Sim
~
Micheal Conchie
Friday, 15 August 2014
Mick so sad to hear of your passing, your long distance and unending friendship has always been so greatly appreciated. A fine man,loyal friend and outstanding Detective. Thanks for the memories mate, Deepest Sympathy to Lee and family, from your old mates Victoria Police Consorting Squad and Homicide Squad, and your long time friend, Peter Spence, Melbourne.
Mike you bought so much happiness and laughter into our lives. We looked up to you and you were always there.you were like a brother to us and we thank you for that the memories we have of you will remain with us forever. The world is a sadder place indeed .
We will look after Lee and your family that’s a promise.
God bless and keep you in his special care always.
All our love Rick ,Suzie and family
Friday, 15 August 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Lee and family
Gone fishing with Bourkie
RIP
Syd Sandy and family
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Mike Conchie,
Perth, Western Australia
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal Patrick) 4749: Deepest sympathy to his family. Rest in Peace friend and colleague.
We Will Remember. WA Police Legacy.
Published in: The West Australian
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal):
What an amazing man and friend. “The master of common sense.” He will be sadly missed by all. Deepest sympathy to Lee, Jos and Adam.
Ron Norton and family.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 16 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal):
What wonderful memories you leave us our dear friend. So many laughs and fun times. Rest easy Mickey Boy. Love to Lee, Adam, Jos, Sharon and kids. Mick and Trudi Voak and family.
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 15 August 2014
CONCHIE
(Micheal Patrick):
Bernie, you were the rock we stood behind – you sheltered us from storms which allowed us to do what we did. For that, you gained our dedication, commitment and absolute respect. Our deepest sympathies to Lee and family on the passing of a man of great integrity and strength. Members of the BCI Surveillance Unit 1992-2002.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 14 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal):
A leader of men. A man of character. Sincere condolences to Mick’s family. Jeff Noye.
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 14 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal):
Deepest sympathy to Lee, Adam and Jos. Mike will be sadly missed by all of us who knew him. RIP Ray and Julie Jaques, Alan and Carol Cunningham.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
CONCHIE (Mick ): The House of Wembley’s foundation stone. Loyalty and Camaraderie personified, respected by all. Hope it is all Mickey Mouse now mate. Rick Corkill and Andy Martin.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal):
So many memories of a fantastic man with a huge heart, impeccable leadership and a wicked sense of humour. He was the best boss a young bloke could have had. Deepest sympathy to Mick’s family. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by so many. Craig Mickle.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal ): It has been an honour and privilege to have had you in our lives. You are a very special person and great mate who can never be replaced. RIP you will be deeply missed. Our heartfelt sympathy to Lee, Jos, Adam and family.
Peter and Danae Coombs
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal):
To a great mate and colleague. Rest in peace Mick. Will always remember times together. Condolences to Lee and family on your sad loss. Bob and Jean Colton and family and staff of In Depth Investigations Pty Ltd.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal ): Lee, Jos, Adam and family. Our sincere condolences on your tragic loss.
Brett and Felicity
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
CONCHIE (Mike):
Deepest sympathy to our niece Lee and family.
We will always remember Mike as a man of integrity and honour.
Love Uncle Frank and Aunty Anne Mobilia and family
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal ): Treasured memories of a special brother-in-law. Love to Lee, Jos, Adam, Sharon and family.
Gail, Garry and Family
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal):
My brother Micheal, you will always be in my prayers. Now rest in peace Bernard, Heather, Bill and Gracie
Published in: The West Australian
Friday, 15 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal):
Our loving brother-in-law and uncle, you were always the first to be there when needed. We will always love and respect the man you were and we will miss you. Our love to Lee, Adam, Joss, Sharon and children, whom you loved so much. Marie, Vicki, Dee, Lance and boys
Published in: The West Australian
Thursday, 14 August 2014
CONCHIE (Micheal ): Fond memories of growing up with an older brother and the experiences we shared.
Deepest sympathy to Lee, Adam, Jos and family.
Love from Dennis,
Karyn and family.
Conchie (Mick) In memory of a kind and helpful friend. Condolences to Lee and family on the passing of Mick. RIP digger. Ivano Fantoni
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Ivano Fantoni,
Perth, Western Australia
Friday, 15 August 2014
Lee, Adam, Jos and family. Our sincere condolences on the loss of a truly great man, he will be sadly missed.
Matt and Sim
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Micheal Conchie
Friday, 15 August 2014
Mick so sad to hear of your passing, your long distance and unending friendship has always been so greatly appreciated. A fine man,loyal friend and outstanding Detective. Thanks for the memories mate, Deepest Sympathy to Lee and family, from your old mates Victoria Police Consorting Squad and Homicide Squad, and your long time friend, Peter Spence, Melbourne.
Mike you bought so much happiness and laughter into our lives. We looked up to you and you were always there.you were like a brother to us and we thank you for that the memories we have of you will remain with us forever. The world is a sadder place indeed .
We will look after Lee and your family that’s a promise.
God bless and keep you in his special care always.
All our love Rick ,Suzie and family
Friday, 15 August 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Lee and family
Gone fishing with Bourkie
RIP
Syd Sandy and family
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Mike Conchie,
Perth, Western Australia
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CONCHIE:
WA Police Union Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Michael (Mick) Patrick Conchie 4749 at PINNAROO Valley Memorial Park on WEDNESDAY (20.08.2014) at 10.30am.
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John Peter SWEENEY APM
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John Peter SWEENEY APM
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 13996
Retired Superintendent
Joined the NSW Police Force via the Police Cadet system on 20 February 1967
Cadet # 2250
John Peter Sweeney
Received the Australian Police Medal on 14 June 2004
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Stations: Liverpool ( 22 Division),
21 Division,
Motor Squad @ C.I.B.,
Bankstown,
Rosehill,
Fairfield,
Macquarie Fields as Supt. in 2005,
Cabramatta ( 34 Division ) as Superintendent,
O.I.C., Police Properties Branch until retirement around 2010 – 2011
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Born 22 December 1950
Died 11 August 2014
63 old
Illness – Heart attack mowing his lawn
Funeral 18 August 2014, Leppington
John Peter SWEEENEY, 63 old, former Regd. No. 13996, a non-member of the RPA.
John passed away on 11/08/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 11.30am on Monday 18th Instant at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cowpasture Road, LEPPINGTON.
John’s wife, Rose, pre-deceased him by a mere 6 weeks
Edmund ‘Ted’ John Patrick COLLINS
| 08/09/2014
Edmund ‘Ted’ John Patrick COLLINS
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Joined via the NSW Police Cadets on 21 April 1947
Cadet # 653
Resigned about 1957
Stations:
Died 8 August 2014 St Joseph’s Aged Care Home, Kensington, Sydney.
83 old
Funeral 19 August 2014, 2pm in Darwin
Edmund John Patrick COLLINS
Edmund John Patrick COLLINS ( Supplied by Catholic Church )
Darwin, December 24, 2004. Bishop Ted Collins near the location he was sitting at when Cyclone Tracy struck. The bishop was giving a midnight mass radio broadcast when the cyclone hit, smashing the glass windows above him. Luckily those directly above him were spared and he did not get showered with glass. Cyclone Tracy, packing winds of up to 217 kph, struck in the early hours of Christmas day, 1974. The cyclone demolished 90 percent of Darwin’s buildings, killed 66 and left 45,000 people homeless. (AAP Image/Paul Benjafield) NO ARCHIVING
Death of Bishop Ted Collins, Former N.S.W.P.
Former N.S.W. Police Officer Edmund (Ted) Collins died on 08.08.14. He was also the Emeritus Catholic Bishop of Darwin. I regrettably don’t know his service history in the Job.Below is an excerpt taken from the Catholic Diocese of Darwin’s website. I met the then Father Collins when I started at the B.C.I. in 1981. I lived at Randwick then, and he was Parish Priest there. I doubt we ever agreed on anything religion-related, but he wasn’t a bad bloke, and I was surprised to learn he’d been in the Job. When he was appointed Bishop of Darwin in 1986, it was probably the first time a Bishop was featured in Police News!!!Dis.
via TBL Website Forum
http://www.tbl.australianpolice.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=19094++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Bishop Edmund John Patrick Collins, familiarly known as Bishop Ted, died late on Friday night, August 8, at St Joseph’s Aged Care Home in Kensington, Sydney. At the actual time of his death, his older sister, Madge, her son and daughter, Gerard and Anne and Father Pat Austin MSC were present.
Throughout the day and indeed over preceding days, many Missionaries of the Sacred Heart from the adjoining Monastery, many Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart as well as friends and relatives visited him.
Bishop Ted had been declining in health over recent months, with multiple and ongoing health issues.
Bishop Ted was 83 years of age. He was Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Darwin for 21 years from 1986 to 2007. He was a man of great kindness and pastoral gifts, much loved not only by members of his own Faith, but by all who came in contact with him.
A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral, Darwin and Bishop Ted’s body will be laid to rest in the Crypt of the Cathedral.
The funeral for Bishop Ted will be held at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Cathedral on Tuesday, August 19, at 2.00pm.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Bishop Eugene Hurley
Bishop of Darwin.
Location of Death in SydneyLocation of Funeral & Interment in Darwin
Ted Collins Village is a 20-unit housing complex that provides accommodation on 6 to 12 month leases for people in Darwin. The Village was opened in 2011 and is named after Bishop Edmund ‘Ted’ Collins who led the Catholic Church in the Territory for more than 20 years. The facility was built in response to Darwin’s extreme housing crisis, which has contributed to a high occupancy rate and to large numbers of people and families living in poverty in the area. We provide property management services to the tenants of Ted Collins Village. We ask that tenants retain the referring agency as their case manager and therefore that resident’s transition out of the Village within the 12 month period is stipulated in the lease.
SOMETHING BETTER: Edmund ‘Ted’ Collins answered a call to “something better”
By Damir Govorcin, Published in 2003.
Why did Ted Collins toss in a promising career in the NSW police force to join the priesthood? Well, says Ted, now the Bishop of Darwin: “It was like indigestion … the idea kept coming back up”.
The bishop’s trademark sense of humour and easygoing nature have made him a much-loved figure in NSW, South Australia and the Northern Territory over the past 40 years.
This year, to mark the 40th anniversary of his ordination, celebrations were organised at St Mary’s Cathedral in Darwin and at his former parish in Randwick, where he had two stints as parish priest at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (1964-67 and 1978-85).
His former parishioners showed their appreciation by packing a function room at Randwick Racecourse for a luncheon and concert to celebrate the life of a man they call “a true shepherd”.
“Bishop Collins is such a wonderful person, and he is greatly missed at Randwick,” said parishioner Joan Taylor.
“With his genial disposition, he has overcome many obstacles in his life and I pray that he will spend many more years looking after the Top End.”
Bishop Collins says he has been overwhelmed by the love and support he has received over the years, and was delighted to “return home” to Randwick to see so many old friends.
“I spent 12 years at Randwick, so it has a special place in my heart,” he says. “It was terrific to see so many familiar faces and I was amazed by the turnout.”
Ted Collins, the youngest of five children in an Irish-Catholic family, grew up in Bermagui on the NSW far south coast.
He was a keen sportsman and loved surfing, cricket, golf, rugby league, rugby union and Australian Rules.
“Bermagui was great place to grow up,” he says. “There was always plenty to do.
“I was always active and tried my hand at many different sports.
“I’ve got nothing but happy memories from my childhood.” There were tough times, though.
He was only five when his mother died, leaving his policeman father the task of raising five children on his own.
“It was a big blow, losing Mum at such a young age,” says Bishop Collins.
“It put a lot of pressure on Dad, but he did a great job.
“Just my sister Madge and I are alive.”
It was only natural that Bishop Collins would follow in his father’s footsteps, joining the police force at the age of 16.
He was based in Sydney for eight years, describing his tenure as a policeman “as some of the happiest times of my life”.
“Becoming a policeman was something that was in the blood and it was my way of helping serve the community,” he says.
“I saw some gruesome things, but that was part of the job.
“I had happy memories in the police force and I wouldn’t have left the job if I wasn’t going on to something better.
“I would lock someone up while they were getting sober, but I didn’t feel I was helping them enough.”
The “something better” that was beckoning him was the priesthood.
And, in July 1963, at the age of 32 he was ordained by Cardinal Gilroy.
Apart from his two stints as parish priest at Randwick, Bishop Collins served in the parishes of Hindmarsh, Adelaide (1968-70), and Nightcliff, Darwin (1971).
He became superior of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in the Northern Territory and director of Catholic Missions in the Territory (1972-77) before he was ordained Bishop of Darwin in 1986.
“I always felt drawn to the priesthood,” he says. “I wanted to do something better with my life.
“I felt being a priest gave me more of a chance to help someone by getting to know them and helping them with their problems.
“I haven’t had any regrets with the choice I made.”
Bishop Collins will never forget the night Cyclone Tracy destroyed Darwin in 1974.
He was attending Midnight Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral when the cyclone hit on Christmas Eve, smashing everything in its path.
“We were told that the cyclone was going to hit at six on Christmas morning, but by 11.30pm it had hit and it was the most terrifying experience of my life,” he recalls.
“I will never forget the roar of the wind … the lights went out in the cathedral and windows were smashing, with glass all over the place.
“It was a devastating time … many lives were lost and people’s homes were totally destroyed. I didn’t get any sleep that night and I said a few decades of the rosary.”
Bishop Collins says he was excited to be appointed Bishop of Darwin, but he had a “gut feeling that it was going to happen”.
“Before I went on a sabbatical to New Mexico I knew that I was in contention for the position, so it wasn’t a shock when I got the job,” he says.
“When I got a call in the middle of the night from my provincial to say I was appointed, I didn’t think twice about accepting the position.”
His reign as bishop hasn’t been without controversy.
He campaigned strongly against the Northern Territory Parliament’s decision to legalise euthanasia.
The Federal Government overturned the decision, banning euthanasia in the Territory.
“Euthanasia is murder and you can’t legalise murder,” the bishop says. “I fought tooth and nail, along with many other people, to stop it. “And, thank God, it was banned.
“I have sympathy for people in pain, but it’s not the way out. “God will take you when he wants to.”
Despite heart bypass surgery a few years ago, the 72-year-old bishop shows no signs of slowing down.
“I went in for back surgery, but then the doctor told me I needed a bypass,” he says.
“I can still play golf, but walking long distances can be a struggle.”
Asked what he will do in retirement, Bishop Collins says: “Probably play more golf”
LIFE STORY: BISHOP TED COLLINS MSC
LIFE STORY: BISHOP TED COLLINS MSC
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Ted Collins, former Bishop of Darwin, dies aged 83
Bishop Ted Collins, who was the Bishop of Darwin for 21 years, has died aged 83, reports the ABC on Yahoo7.
Bishop Ted, as he was known, died late on Friday at the St Joseph’s Aged Care Home in Kensington in Sydney, a statement from the Church said.
He was Bishop of Darwin between 1986 and 2007.
‘He was a man of great kindness and pastoral gifts, much loved not only by members of his own faith, but by all who came in contact with him,’ said Darwin’s current Bishop, Eugene Hurley.
Bishop Ted did not rush to become a priest, working in the police force until he was 24 before deciding to join the priesthood. ‘I had this sort of longing to follow the Lord a bit closer and I said “but I have to go back to school to learn Latin for instance”… so I decided to do it, I launched out into the deep,’ he told the ABC in 2007.
While working in the NT on Indigenous Catholic Missions Bishop Ted encouraged the use of Aboriginality in faith, allowing didgeridoos and clap-sticks to be played during masses.
Bishop Ted was also an outspoken opponent of the NT’s voluntary euthanasia laws, which he believed could be perilous for disadvantaged people.
Funeral 14 August 2014, 11am, at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Whitfords Ave, Padbury, W.A.
LAWFORD:
WA Police Union Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Derek John Lawford 6155 at PINNAROO Valley Memorial Park on THURSDAY (14.8.2014) at 11.00am.
Location of Funeral & Interment in Darwin 
