Service: From? ? 2008? to 27 February 2017= 9? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 20 January 1978 in Scotland
Died on: Monday 27 February 2017
Age: 39
Cause: Depression – Suicide
Funeral date: Friday 10 March 2017 @ 9am
Funeral location: Western Australia Police Academy, 81 Lakeside Dr, Joondalup, W.A.
Buried at: Private Family Cremation will be held at the PINNAROO West Chapel, Whitfords Ave, Padbury at 12 noon
Memorial at: ?
LISA is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE.
LISA is NOT mentioned on the National Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO ( Still doesn’t appear on the National Police Wall of Remembrance as of 25 August 2022 )
Lisa with her 11 year old son.
Funeral location:
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
CANNON (Lisa Ann):
The Commissioner of Police and all members of the Western Australia Police regret the passing of our colleague, Lisa Cannon Registered Number 13557. Deepest sympathy to all her loved ones.
Published in The West Australian on Mar. 8, 2017
– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=184391916#sthash.5kJZS2XC.dpuf
CANNON:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late serving member Lisa Ann CANNON 13557 at the WA Police Academy Chapel on FRIDAY (10.03.2017) at 9.00am.
Published in The West Australian on Mar. 9, 2017
– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=lisa-cannon&pid=184404770&fhid=14419&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.NnbTpEbE.dpuf
CANNON:
The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Lisa Ann Cannon of Butler will be held at the Western Australian Police Academy Chapel, Lakeside Dr Joondalup on FRIDAY (10.03.2017) commencing at 9am.A Private Family Cremation will be held at the PINNAROO West Chapel, Whitfords Ave, Padbury at 12 noon.
WANGARA 9409 9119
– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=lisa-cannon&pid=184391902&fhid=14419&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.BFxt03wR.dpuf
We recently lost a friend and colleague to suicide because of PTSD. She left her son and partner behind because she did not get the help she required. We owe it to her 11 year old son and for all the other partners, children and family members left behind by the officers who can see no Light at the end of the tunnel except by ending their lives. It has to STOP.
For too long, management of Australian Police Forces have silently accepted horrifically high suicide rates amongst our troops – Disproportionately higher than the Australian population.
We demand a national Coronial enquiry, seeking answers in a State by State basis. We want to learn what are the primary stressors amongst our Police, what is/can be done to minimise this, and greater support services for our Police.
“F*** You SA Police” – this was the last social media post of a SA cop who tragically took his own life just days ago.
“Suicide and bullying are rife within the police force. I’ve served as a cop in SA for 11 years now – I’ve battled first hand the toxic “suck it up princess” internal culture. It’s destroying, and costing lives.”
“I’m proud of my job, for keeping our communities safe from crime. We lock up murderers, protect domestic violence victims, and remove kids from horrific abuse. But what I’m sick of is the bureaucratic crap, intimidation and abuse of power that goes on internally.”
“Stop sweeping the fact police are killing themselves under the carpet. This is too important. My colleagues are dying around me. For too long now, management of Australian Police Forces have silently, knowingly, accepted horrifically high suicide rates amongst our troops – disproportionately higher than the Aussie population.”
I am starting this petition on behalf of myself and colleagues who are seeking an enquiry into the cause of suicides by Police in each Australian State.
We need to learn what the primary stressors are among our Police to then decide how to minimise more tragic deaths from happening.
The ‘Thin Blue Line’ is getting thinner – Please help protect those who protect our community by signing and sharing our petition.
This petition will be delivered to:
Australian State Coroners
Federal Minister for Justice
Michael Keenan MP
SA Minister for Police
Peter Malinauskas MLP
Qld Minister for Police
Mark Ryan MP
NSW Minister for Police
Troy Grant MP
Vic Minister for Police
Lisa Neville MP
ACT Minister for Police
Mick Gentleman MLA
Tas Minister for Police
Rene Hidding MP
NT Minister for Police
Michael Gunner MLA
Minister for Police; Road Safety; Training and Workforce Development; Women’s Interests Hon. Liza Harvey MLA
Police Officers everywhere, both past and present, are inevitably bound by a common bond. This linkage, this manacle or shackle… this incredibly wonderful thing that ties us all together, is forged in both adversity and success. It manifests itself in both tragedy and triumph, in sadness and elation.
At the commencement of every shift, our goal is to ultimately make it home at the end of the day. To collectively ensure that our colleagues do the same. In achieving this, we go a long way towards providing the comfort and protection that communities around the world so desperately need.
Since the dawn of time, Police Officers everywhere have rested soundly in the knowledge that should some tragedy befall them, their loved ones will forever be looked after. That the bond with their colleagues, forged with blood, sweat and no shortage of tears will in part be passed onto those left behind.
And so it is in this case.
On 27 February 2017, Senior Constable Lisa Cannon of the Western Australian Police sadly left this world, leaving behind a son, Adam.
We are certain that Adam has been surrounded by love… that he is in no doubt that his mother loved him with her entire heart.
As he grows into a man though, it is vitally important that he is made aware of just how highly his mother was regarded on both sides of the world. As Adam’s Police family, our small part in this is to pass on this legacy.
Please assist us in our endeavours to raise as much money as we can for Adam if only to reinforce to him during this journey that he is not alone in his grief, that Lisa’s extended blue family walks beside him every step of the way.
Assistant Officer – Community Policing – Community Relations Bureau from 11 June 1986, VKG Communications – Retirement
Service: From 30 July 1952to 1 July 1989= 36+years Service
Awards: Medal of the Order of Australia OAM – granted 26 January 2012 – For service to the community of the Fraser Coast through roles with a range of organisations
Bob EagletonWhat a great bloke. One of my instructors in cadets. I worked at Gunnedah PCYC in 2000 and the locals still spoke of Dacky who worked there nearly 40 years earlier. Top bloke who will always be remembered for his kindness and friendship. RIP old mate.
VALE: Former Gunnedah man Denis Dack to be remembered for his community spirit. He helped organise and returned to Gunnedah for the PCYC’s reunion
Denis Dack lived a life dedicated to his community, no matter where he was in the world.
Even from a hospital bed, Mr Dack was thinking of what he could do next to better his community.
The former Gunnedah man died aged 81 in Brisbane on February 15 and will be remembered for his community spirit.
Born on October 28, 1935 in Kurri Kurri to dairy farmers, he became a police cadet at 16 years of age after his father was a prisoner of war in World War II. He was to be the “bread winner” of the family. Mr Dack was posted in Sydney, where he met his future wife Wendy. The couple were married in 1957.
The couple moved to Gunnedah in 1967 to help boost the Gunnedah Police Boys’ Club (PCYC) after establishing one at Tweed Heads.
A community-minded man, Mr Dack organised the Gunnedah Wheat Festival to raise funds for the club, as well as a well-known sponsored river trip from the Namoi to Adelaide over 31 days with the McCoy triplets. He was also instrumental in introducing girls into the boys’ club.
While in Gunnedah, Mr Dack became a boxing coach. He continued the role when he moved to Campbelltown in 1972, which turned into the opportunity of a lifetime – coaching the Commonwealth Games team.
His son Anthony has fond memories of their time in Gunnedah.
“I have memories of travelling around in a little bus Dad bought because you couldn’t get kids to other towns for sports carnivals,” Anthony said.
“He decided that wasn’t big enough so he went and got a bigger one. He knew that putting kids into sport would keep them out of trouble.”
Anthony said his dad was “the driving force” behind a lot of projects even into his retirement and poor health.
After 40 years in the police service, he ran a 000 call centre in Sydney and drove trucks before moving to Burrum Heads in Queensland to focus on the rural fire brigade.
Most recently living in Hervey Bay in Queensland, he was awarded an OAM in 2012 for his commitment to the rural fire brigade and Meals on Wheels. His wife Wendy initiated the honour, however, she sadly passed away six months before he received his medal.
“When they first moved to Hervey Bay, they bought a fish and chip shop. Dad got sick for quite a while and mum decided to sell the shop,” Anthony said.
“He was told he needed a pacemaker and was to be flown to Brisbane. Gurney beds aren’t allowed through airports so the ambulance officers and dad had to wait out in the rain for everyone to board before they could get on the plane.
“He asked the ambulance officers if this regularly happened. When they said ‘every time it rains’, he decided to fix it.”
Mr Dack formed a committee and raised more than $400,000 to build a patient transfer facility at the airport.
Following the success of the facility, the committee went on to raise more than $450,000 to establish a state-of-the-art Meals on Wheels facility in Hervey Bay.
“That was his last legacy, he enjoyed helping people so much,” Anthony said.
Mr Dack also initiated translators to be stationed at Sydney police stations and helped establish neighbourhood and marine watch programs.
Anthony said it was evident at his father’s funeral the legacy he had left.
“People from all walks of his life came to pay their respects, his family had become pretty big,” Anthony said.
Mr Dack, a hard worker, community man, keen poet, traveller and wood worker, is survived by his four children, Anthony, Marc, Kim and Peter, and 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Denis Dack devoted much of his time to supporting Meals on Wheels in Hervey Bay. Alistair Brightman
WHEN Denis Dack saw a need in his community, he was the first one to do something about it.
The 81-year-old Urraween man died on February 15, but his legacy will live on, both through the organisations for which he carried out tireless volunteer work and through his loving and devoted family.
During his life, Mr Dack worked as a police officer and ran everything from PCYCs to boxing clubs, joined the volunteer fire brigade and gave his time and raised a huge amount of money in support of Meals on Wheels.
He was the coach for the Australian boxing team that travelled to New Zealand for the Commonwealth Games.
Even when he suffered a heart attack and had to be flown to Brisbane in 2007, he was thinking of the wellbeing of his community and other people.
His beloved wife Wendy and his son were left on the other side of a wire fence with rain pouring down as he was loaded into a plane.
It was then he decided to raise funds to build a patient transfer facility in Hervey Bay to provide a comfortable place for sick people and their families to rest.
He raised $300,000 to make the idea a reality and he told the Chronicle at the time he was amazed by the generosity of the region.
In 2012, he received an Order of Australia Medal that recognised more than 50 years of service to the community.
His son Marc said even in death his dad was thinking of the organisations he loved.
Instead of flowers, he asked that donations be made to Meals on Wheels.
“That personifies who he was,” Marc said.
While his community service was a huge part of his father’s legacy, Marc said as far as Denis was concerned, family was always his number one priority.
Born on October 28, 1935, in Kurri Kurri, near Newcastle, Denis was the eldest son of Walter and Myrtle Dack.
He was a police officer for almost 40 years and later owned a business at Burrum Heads named Dack’s Diner.
He married Wendy in Sydney on July 6, 1957 and they had four children, Anthony, Marc, Kim and Peter.
They have 10 grand- children and nine great grandchildren, with one on the way.
Paul Quilter DaleyI worked on the truck way too many shift with DD. Some of the not so keen Sgts looked down on him because he was out and about causing havoc and mayhem with the Campbelltown hoodlums.
His family owned the farm across the river from where I was born in Patterson and I never crossed paths with him until I joined the Police,
He was an exceptional pugilist and was coach of the late 60’s early 70,s Australian Commonwealth Games Boxing Team.
For those who knew him, it was an oxymoron how a man who spent so much time in the boxing ring had a perfectly formed nose. His features were such that he was a part time model and did quiet well at it too I might add.
He made it to Commissioned rank after leaving 35 Div and went to VKG.
Dennis was a real,policeman policeman and deserves a front row seat in the big meal room upstairs. Vale my friend.
Bruce MoonDennis was one of The Sergeants charged with looking us Cadets who were homesick, rowdy, growing into young adults And finding out about life in general. A fantastic surrogate father to all us Cadets who passed through the Redfern Police Academy. Rest in Peace.
David MartinDennis was a Cadet Sergeant in the 70s and a very good one. He could always back up his law lectures with a story how a particular law worked in real life. He got punted when he lent his pistol to an ex cadet who was now a probationary constable to wear on the morning parade at the academy. The drill staff found out and the next thing Dennis was back in G.Ds. Very sad loss.
N.S.W. Cops: The Old, Bold & Retired FB Group
Denis ChalkerDenis Dack, affectionately known by the troops as “Daffy Duck” at the old Campbelltown Police Station in Railway Street was a great bloke and supervisor who could be relied upon for backup, support and genuine comradery to all personnel, regardless of rank. A real decent mans man who will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. R. I. P. Brother.
Wade Kill He was also an extra in one of the old cop shows on TV many years back. A real gentleman.
Greg Wilson Did a fair bit of extra work. Was in the Dismissal about Gough Whitlam
Kevin RammVery sad Geoff. RIP Denis. I believe he will be happy as he will be keeping company with his lovely wife Wendy now. True love. R.I.P Denis.
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Dundowran Rural Fire Brigade’s David Kohler, Dave Spawton, Keith Speirs, Peter O’Brien and Hervey Bay District Rural Fire Group chairman Denis Dack are losing their funding.
COMMUNITY unrest about increases to fire levies is set to ignite community meetings in Dundowran tomorrow.
Recent meetings in Toogoom and Booral between local residents and representatives of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service have been the scene of angry exchanges.
Substantial hikes to the fire levy paid by home owners in the outlying suburbs of Hervey Bay is driving discontent along with the fear that rural fire brigades will be robbed of funding.
Ratepayers will be charged a $161 levy which will go to the urban brigades operated by the QFRS.
In areas affected by the boundary change, this will replace the old $25 rural subsidy that went to rural brigades.
A QFRS spokesman said costs increased because urban district boundaries were extended to enhance people’s safety and increased levels of service required increased funding.
Hervey Bay District Rural Fire Brigade Group chairman Denis Dack said the change could force rural brigades in Toogoom, Booral, Craignish, Nikenbah and Dundowran to close.
“The $25 levy funded those local brigades, but with the changes, rural services in those areas will receive nothing. It will go to QFRS,” Mr Dack said.
“We are not disputing that some of those areas now need urban trucks, but we think the fee should be shared to enable us to continue operating.”
He said urban trucks could not attend fires on soft ground and claimed people’s safety was at risk if rural groups were closed.
Fraser Coast Regional Council Mayor Mick Kruger said the region relied on rural services.
“We are asking the QFRS to subsidise because the rural fire levy will cease and those people will have to pay an urban fire levy instead. We won’t be getting any rural levy,” he said.
The next community meeting will be held at Dundowran Hall tomorrow at 6.15pm.
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1st Aug 2014 2:00 PM
Fraser Coast Meals on Wheels president Ray Fleming and Community Help Group fundraiser Denis Dack will be whipping up some great bargains out of the old kitchen on Gossner St in Scarness. Alistair Brightman
EVERYTHING from cooking gear to electrical goods – and maybe even the kitchen sink – will be on sale when Fraser Coast Meals On Wheels cleans out its old premises on Saturday.
After years of fundraising, the organisation recently moved to a new kitchen in Pialba and is holding a garage sale to empty out its former home.
“Besides the kitchen equipment, we also have furniture, electrical goods, books, plants and more for sale at a reasonable price,” Hervey Bay Community Help Group treasurer Barbara Watson said.
“There’s a little bit of everything for everyone and I’m sure people will go home happy.”
Mrs Watson said Meals on Wheels moved to 39A Islander Rd a couple of months ago as the old kitchen was too small.
“We were putting out thousands of meals a week and it just became too difficult to cope in the tiny little kitchen,” Mrs Watson said.
“I have made sandwiches out in their garage because there wasn’t room in the kitchen.”
Mrs Watson said the new kitchen on Islander Rd was bigger, better and clients were happier.
“It’s six times bigger which gives us so much more room,” she said.
The garage sale will be held on Saturday, August 2, at Meals on Wheels former premises at 2 Gossner St, Scarness, from 7am.
A FAMILIAR sight around the Bay will soon be no more – Denis Dack is selling his prized Royal Enfield motorbike and sidecar.
A former New South Wales police traffic motorcyclist, Mr Dack said the rare 500cc Electra was more a steady goer than a speed machine and he had only done 25,500km since he purchased the bike two years ago.
“It’s a very rare bike around here,” Mr Dack said.
“I bought the bike in Perth and the side car from Alice Springs.”
Mr Dack said he had the bike assembled locally in Hervey Bay but finding a matching sidecar for the fiery maroon bike proved tricky.
“I knew I wanted a side- car,” he said.
“They come in any colour you like – as long as it’s black. So I had it painted in Hervey Bay to match.”
Mr Dack said it wasn’t a popular decision with his extended family when he told them he was going to make the sale about the $9950 mark.
As a member of the Royal Enfield Motorcycle Club, he was unsure about new changes to the law that would affect bike enthusiasts.
“I don’t want it to just sit in the garage,” he said.
Hervey Bay Group Rural Fire Brigade chairman Denis Dack and Hervey Bay Group Rural Fire Brigade group officer Don Duffus with Dundowran rural fire brigade members (from left) David Egan, Joe Donovan, Mal Ewart and David Kohler. Alistair Brightman
RURAL fire brigades are worried any changes to fire levies could signal the beginning of their demise.
Group officer Don Duffus of the Hervey Bay Rural Fire Brigade Group said ratepayers in rural residential areas currently paid a $28 levy for fire protection in the Fraser Coast.
He said the same residents would be asked for an additional $90 from January 1, next year.
The money is part of the new Emergency Management and Fire Levy.
Mr Duffus claimed those ratepayers would see no benefit in services from that fee.
Fraser Coast Mayor Gerard O’Connell said last month he was unhappy at not being consulted about the additional charge to ratepayers.
On Wednesday, he told the Chronicle no assurance could be offered to rural fire groups until the budget was adopted.
But he said he anticipated rural services would continue to get their funding distributed to them from the council for the next 12 months – beyond that there were no committments.
“I, for one, want to have a pretty serious conversation with the State Government in the course of the next year to make sure rural fire brigades do not miss out by this double dipping,” Cr O’Connell said.
Mr Duffus said the Gold Coast City Council had recently shown its displeasure, announcing it would stop collecting the rural fire levy for the State Government, also accussing it of double-dipping.
He said he worried if the state controlled the distribution of the funds services would be worse off.
The State Government commits to provide rural fire brigades with
Minimum 80% of the full cost of appliances-trucks
Minimum 50% of the cost of equipment listed in the Rural Fire Service Equipment Catalogue
Personal protective equipment and radio equipment at no cost
Fire station construction grants of up to $10,000
Rural operations staff to assist with command, control and coordination at major incidents or those that span several brigade or group boundaries
Hervey Bay’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year Denis Dack. Nat Bromhead
Denis Dack is chuffed with his Order of Australia medal that recognised 50 years of community
HEART attack victim Denis Dack was lying on a stretcher in pouring rain after midnight when he saw first-hand the lack of medical facilities at Hervey Bay Airport.
His family looked on through the chain wire fence as he was lifted into an aircraft and rushed to Brisbane for emergency surgery.
During recovery from a triple bypass operation he decided that something should be done about the lack of infrastructure.
A year later a new patient transfer hangar was operational at Hervey Bay Airport thanks to the tireless efforts of Mr Dack and the community groups he enlisted to see the project through.
At least five Royal Flying Doctor aircraft now use the facility each day for treatment and transfer of patients.
Mr Dack’s efforts were recognised when he received the Australia Day Citizen of the Year award at a ceremony held in Maryborough’s city hall yesterday.
“I’m thrilled to receive the award,” Mr Dack said. “But a lot of others helped with this project and it’s not over yet.”
Mr Dack, not one to shy away from a challenge, is now working to expand the Hervey Bay Meals on Wheels headquarters.
He said the current kitchen provided 65,000 meals per year and fed 300 local families per week.
“We are now trying to raise $400,000 to build a kitchen 20 times the size of the current one,” he said.
Gloria and Vince Chay received the joint Maryborough Australia Day Citizen of the Year award for dedication and commitment to the community.
Ms Chay said she was honoured and overwhelmed.
“We were so thrilled to even be selected.
“To be put up here with all the people who work to make Maryborough a better place is such an honour.”
The two are district Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators and have been long-term volunteers at the Brolga Theatre.
Mr and Mrs Chay are regularly seen helping out at events in and around Maryborough.
They dedicate their lives to making the community a better place and accumulate “a phenomenal amount of volunteer hours each year”.
Other Australia day award winners included Maryborough’s RACQ Technology Challenge and Hervey Bay’s Family Easter fun day, receiving the gong for providing “residents and visitors entertainment and relaxation”.
Australia Day Sportsperson of the Year award recipients were Rebecca Darby from Hervey Bay, Barry Brunke from Maryborough, Tiaro’s Trevor Keightley and Bill Brand of Woocoo.
Mayor Mick Kruger presented a total of 28 awards to recipients from Hervey Bay and Maryborough as well as the Tiaro and Woocoo districts.
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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There is at least one article in the Sydney Morning Herald, dated Sunday 13 October 1991, page 37 which mentions Raymond but I am unable to access the article at this time and don’t know what the article is about.
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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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James Thomas Winchester WILLS
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James Thomas Winchester WILLS
late of Seaforth
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 7515[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 19 January 1953
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 2 April 1976
Senior Sergeant – retirement
Stations: ?, Frenchs Forest – Retirement
Service: From? ? pre January 1953? to 23 November 1984= 31+years Service
WILLS, James Thomas Winchester.
Died 7 February 2017
Aged 91 years
Late of Seaforth
Passed away peacefully in Manly Waters Hospital.
James was a fit, strong man, a skilled carpenter who was working at the age of 91 years, as he loved woodwork.
He was a proud serving member of the NSW Police Force for 32 years, achieving the rank of senior sergeant and was awarded a medal for distinctive service. During WWII he served in the boat building industry at Cockatoo Island and Berrys Bay shipyards.
Son to Daphne Elizabeth Blanche and James Winchester Wills, we will remember James as loving husband to his late wife Noreen, a devoted father to his children James and Ross, grandfather to Daniel and Naomi, great-grandfather to Lucy and brother to Bruce, Margaret and Barbara.
He gave his time and effort beyond the call of duty, was someone who loved life and always tried his best. His strong sense of purpose in life afforded us many years of happiness for which we are forever grateful.
Privately cremated
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Feb. 22, 2017 – See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=james-thomas-winchester-wills&pid=184201821&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.YRmImR4e.dpuf
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All members of the NSW Police Force are advised that retired *Sergeant 2nd Class James Thomas Winchester Wills, regd 7515 passed away on Tuesday, 7 February 2017 aged 91 years.
Records indicate that Sergeant 2nd Class Wills was performing duties at Frenchs Forest at the time of his retirement on 23 November 1984, completing 31 years service with NSW Police Force.
A private funeral service was held.
*Despite the official message stating that James was a retired Sergeant 2nd Class, looking at the 1979 NSW Police ‘Stud Book’, there is an asterisk next to his name – which indicates that the person has passed his next qualifying examination – that being Senior Sergeant / Sergeant 1st Class.
Cal
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Warren John CARLOFF
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Warren John CARLOFF
aka Waz & ‘ The Hammer ‘
Australian Federal Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: ?
Stations: ?, Specialist Response and Security and Tactical Response Team ( SRSTR )
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: No Find on It’s An Honour
Born: 25 January 1979
Died on: Friday 27 January 2017
Age: 38
Cause: Cancer – Bowel, Brain, Adrenal Gland and Lung
Funeral date: Tuesday 7 February 2017 @ 1pm
Funeral location: The Albert Hall, Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla ACT
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
March 2016
March 2016
The Fight of “The Hammer” Like This Page · June 23, 2016 · In getting my fifth cycle of chemo. I’ve been knocked around a bit. Hopefully these next few weeks are better.
“The Hammer” in Action
“Gents – no matter how young, no matter how fit – go and get that prostrate checked by your GP” Cal
[alert_yellow]WARREN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
WARREN JOHN CARLOFF
25 January 1979 – 27 January 2017
Immensely loved by Kate
his wife and partner of 17 years.
Deeply adored by his daughter Sienna
and his sons Connor and Nate.
Son of Rex (dec) and Marie Carloff.
Treasured son-in-law, brother,
brother-in-law, uncle and friend;
we will all miss him.
You are invited to farewell Warren
at 1:00 pm Tuesday, 7 February 2017
The Albert Hall, Commonwealth Avenue,
Yarralumla ACT.
A private cremation will follow.
Kate would like to thank Dr Sue Morton,
Dr Yujo Chua, Dr Angela Rezo
and Catherine Trevaskis.
Forever loved,
Warren will always be remembered and
live on in the hearts of
Kate, Connor, Sienna and Nate.
Thursday, 16 February 2017
It’s hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well- lived life. Our love and thoughts are with your family.
Ron and Betty Wilkins.
Cleveland. Brisbane.
Thursday, 9 February 2017
sorry I could not be there for my sister marie and kate and children.
Mum and I are thinking of you all in time of need
~
Helen Woodward,
Brisbane, Queensland
Thursday, 9 February 2017
sorry I could not be there for you aunt marie and family and kate and children
~
Helen Woodward,
Brisbane, Queensland
Thursday, 9 February 2017
my thoughts and prayer go out to aunty marie and family and to his kate and children
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Peta-Jane Jenkin,
Brisbane, Queensland
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
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Robbie Carloff, Khun Thein Ngwe,
Cairns, Queensland
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
Rest in peace Warren. Love and prayers to the family.
One of the brightest lights in our family has just been extinguished. Your love will help you and Kate find each other again in another life. Our bodies die, love never does. Ave Warren.
Robbie and Khun Thein Ngwe.
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Robbie Carloff,
Cairns, Queensland
Monday, 6 February 2017
You have paid the ultimate sacrifice when protecting the community. Thank you sir. I will never forget, I will always remember.
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Mac Plewa,
Fremantle, Western Australia
Monday, 6 February 2017
Massive loss to this life – you will be missed by many. xxx
~
Belinda Owen,
Jerrabomberra, New South Wales
Monday, 6 February 2017
Thoughts with you all on this sad day. Sorry I can’t be there to say goodbye Kate, Marie and Robbie. RIP cuz
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Scott Jenkin,
Oxley, Queensland
Monday, 6 February 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family xoxo
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Allison Patron,
Brisbane, Queensland
Monday, 6 February 2017
RIP Brother!
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Robert Carloff,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Monday, 6 February 2017
We loved Warren so much as our nephew
Thinking of you Kate and the kids at this very sad time
Lots of love forever to you all
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Patricia & Ken Cookman,
Yamba NSW
Saturday, 4 February 2017
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time
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Valerie Mothershaw,
Brisbane, Queensland
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Published in The Canberra Times on Feb. 4, 2017
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Senior Constable Warren Carloff
25 January 1979 – 27 January 2017
As a member of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Specialist Response and Security and Tactical Response Team (SRSTR) Warren (Waz) Carloff AKA “The Hammer”* is no stranger to a fight – just to get into the elite squad is a fight.
SRSTR specialise in Counter Terrorism, riot/disturbance control and search and rescue. The selection trials are a torturous serious of physical and mental challenges so there is no mistaking that Waz was at the peak of his health; he even competed in a Natural Body Building competition for the INBA.
In May 2010 Waz was about to fight the biggest fight of all – the one for his life.
Unbeknown to Waz he was experiencing the symptoms of Bowel Cancer for almost a year but just put it down to the rigours of training and his career. After seeing a Cancer Council poster on the back of a toilet door at work, Waz realised he was showing the symptoms and booked in for a colonoscopy with his GP, the early detection saved his life.
In Waz’s words “I was living the dream, as a young healthy fit man who had a great job and a fantastic family life.”
After 5 years of re-building his strength and fitness and re-establishing his career in September 2015 Waz was dealt the blow that the fight was not over.
After experiencing dizziness and blurry vision a quick trip to the Dr’s saw him in hospital hours later talking over with surgeons the removal of 2 large tumors in his brain.
Waz has stage 4 Terminal Metastasised Bowel Cancer to the Brain, Adrenal Gland and Lung, this fight is going to be tougher than the last…in the past 6 months he has had 4 brain surgeries, Brain and is currently undergoing whole head radiation as once the tumors in his brain have cleared, then the Doctors can start on the ones in his Glands and Lung.
Waz has been fighting Cancer since 2010 (as a 31yr old), he is happily married with 3 kids, has put himself in harms way in his career and since being diagnosed with Cancer has done work with the Cancer Council to help raise awareness of Bowel Cancer and Early Detection.
As a school friend watching on the sidelines via Facebook, I have been following Waz’s journey with complete awe and respect, his treatment photo’s he (almost) always smiling and giving his trademark ‘thumbs up’, his attitude of strength and determination to fight this disease is both inspiring and humbling.
Due to the power of Facebook most of our School Year – YTHS Class of ’96 has managed to keep in touch and this being 20 years since we graduated, I felt it would be a great way to bring us all together – to help one of our own.
Waz has taken care of the practical things to ensure the future of his wife and his kids, but this hasn’t left much over for the fun things and for creating some amazing memories for his children.
This is where I would like to reach out and ask for you all for help. The ultimate memory for any family with 3 young kids is of course Disneyland so this is where we will start.
With Waz’s treatments there is of course a level of uncertainty as to whether a trip to Disneyland will be possible and when, so there is another thing on Waz’s bucket-list.
If Waz and his family had the use of a camper van they could go on a series of mini-adventures in-between treatments and start making some memories sooner.
I have created a Go Fund Me Page for Waz and any contribution is a great one and is so greatly appreciated. Please feel free to share the story with your friends, family and anyone you think can help Waz reach this goal.
*The Hammer: Waz’s Wrestling Persona (oh yes, there are photos).
” It doesn’t matter how BIG, FIT, STRONG and TOUGH you think you are; CANCER does NOT and will NOT discriminate.”
-Warren Carloff, 2010
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more details as soon as I can find out unless someone could please post more, especially service records, maybe academy, any recognition, deployments, etc.
Aged 36, of Canberra, Janelle passed away on Saturday 11 February 2017,
at the Canberra Hospital, after a courageous 7 year battle with cancer.
Janelle was the beloved wife of Richard and mother of Fiorello Arvisais.
Janelle was born in Canberra on 29 July 1980. She was the much loved daughter of Terance Shelback and Donna (Messina) Shelback. Janelle was an Australian Federal Police member. Besides her husband, son and parents she also leaves behind her brother Luke, sister Stephanie, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
Janelle was an incredible person who loved spending time with friends and family as well as shopping for shoes, handbags and new Christmas decorations. She also loved to travel with her husband and son. She loved cooking and to crochet. Janelle made many blankets that she enjoyed giving away.
The funeral service for Janelle will be held in Holy Family Catholic Church, Cnr Bugden Avenue and Castleton Crescent, Gowrie,
on FRIDAY, 17 February 2017, commencing at 1:00 pm.
Cremation will follow at the Norwood Park Crematorium, 65 Sandford Street, Mitchell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Council ACT on 02 6257 9999 during business hours.
Sunday, 5 March 2017
All our sympathy Richard and your family.
Micheline Arvisais and Stéphane , Gilles Jr
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Micheline Arvisais,
Gatineau
Friday, 17 February 2017
I will miss you, little one. You have always been such a positive and beautiful lady and I am a better person for knowing you. I’ll miss our catch-ups and happy chats and laughing.
Toujours dans nos curs.
To Richard and Fury,
We are profoundly saddened by this news. We would like to bring to you (Richard and Fury) a little comfort, but, today, word is failing us.
Janelle was our Angel
She answered the call after several years of suffering, so now she can go to rest.
She was full of joy and loved traveling with her husband and her son.
She was a sunshine girl around us when she came to visit the family in Canada the country of her spouse.
We are sending you Richard and Fury all our tenderness,
From your Canadian family, Aunt Suzanne Sylvestre(Normand Losier), Uncle Jean Sylvestre(Sylvie Mercier)
Thursday, 16 February 2017
I’m truly saddened to hear such news. My deepest sympathy to your family. RIP may your spirit live on through all those who were blessed in knowing you.
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Barbara Trunz,
Australian Capital Territory
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Our thoughts are with you Richard and Fury.
Love Lukas and Jakob
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Jakob Cole,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
My Dear friend Janelle, you were a true fighter and always stayed positive. You went through so much pain no person should endure. I miss you so very much and miss our daily chats. My heart is heavy with your loss but your memory will live on. RIP my goldilocks I know you lived for your boys. Ti Amo Bella xxx
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Anita Cole,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow. With our deepest sympathy, as we remember Janelle. With love and remembrance.
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Gabrielle Messina,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
I will miss you dearly. You were a great friend who had a bubbly infectious personality. I will miss our chats and catch-ups, you were the happiest most positive person I know.
Rest in peace Janelle, you will never be forgotten.
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Matina Carbone,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
To my dearest friend Nell, I am still coming to terms with the suddenness of your passing I will miss you and our chats along with your Halloween Parties, Christmas photos with the latest fingernail designs and our Girlie catch-ups at the Italian Bakery for French toast with myself, Matina and our Girls. Both myself and Lauren are devastated but know you are now at peace. Love to Richie and Fury on the loss of a beautiful wife, mother and friend xxx
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Michelle Sutton,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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IBBOTSON Peter
Late of Dolans Bay
Much loved husband of Maureen.
Loved father and father-in-law of Brett and Angela, Scott and Cathy.
Cherished Pop of Matthew, Peter James, Charlotte, Giorgia and Skye.
Aged 79 years
Always loved and never forgotten
Relatives and friends of PETER are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held within the South Chapel of the Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, Sutherland. FRIDAY (February 10th, 2017) commencing at 12 pm. Please meet at the Chapel.
Southern Cross Funeral Directors
ALL SUBURBS
PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN
9529 6644 9521 4422
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Feb. 8, 2017 – See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=peter-ibbotson&pid=184049641#sthash.T2FBBGN2.dpuf
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Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Tuesday 16 December 1986, page 7
SP betting raids
SYDNEY: Gaming Squad detectives believe they smashed an SP betting ring after raids in Sydney at the weekend.
Chief Inspector Peter Ibbotson said detectives and Telecom inspectors raided seven premises in the inner city and on the North Shore simultaneously on Saturday. Telecom had been involved as most of the ring’s activities were carried out by telephone.
Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 9 July 1973
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 17273
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 9 July 1973 – 17 May 1976
( During this period he was a representative on several Soccer Teams and ‘ B ‘ Grade Cricket for the NSW Police Force )
Probationary Constable – Appointed 18 May 1976
Senior Constable – Resigned
Stations: As a Cadet: ( between 9 July 1973 – 17 May 1976 ) MO ( Modus Operandi ) Section, 2 Division – Redfern, 8 Division – Balmain, Academy Recruiting Office – 20 Division, 35 Division – Campbelltown
As a Sworn member: 22 Division – Liverpool, Prosecuting Branch, Police Personnel Officer, Audio Unit – Resignation
Service: From 9 July 1973to? ? 1987( Resigned ) = 10years Service
Service: From? ? Pre February 1960? to 29 March 1990= 30years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 1987
* 2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 1987
*The Govt. site – It’s An Honour has Garry receiving the National Medal twice. It would appear that the issue of the 2nd Clasp to the National Medal is not recorded correctly on their website and an email has been forwarded to them.
Born: Friday 16 April 1937
Died on: Monday 23 January 2017 @ Coffs Harbour
Age: 79
Cause: ?
Funeral date: Monday 30 January 2017 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: St Augustine’s Catholic Church, 12 Gordon St, Coffs Harbour
Wake: Coffs Harbour Golf Club
Funeral Parlour: Keith Logue & Sons, Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
5 March 2015 former Senior Sergeant at the Coffs Harbour Police Station Garry Clancy.
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
FORMER New South Wales police officers have toured the newly opened state-of-the-art Coffs Harbour Police Station.
Past personnel put on their badges for this morning’s tour where they viewed the cutting edge resources available to today’s officers.
Garry Clancy, a former Coffs Harbour Police Senior Sergeant, was one of many past personnel who during the tour described the station as “an eye opener.”
“The technological changes in the past few decades have been enormous,” Mr Clancy said.
“Crime has advanced and technology has had to keep up with that.”
Mr Clancy joined the police force in 1960 and served for 30 years in stations including Sydney, Albury and Narrabri.
In 1983 he joined the Coffs Harbour Police Station under the rank of senior sergeant.
5 March 2015 Police Dog Unit handler Senior Constable Mark Baxter with former Senior Sergeant at the Coffs Harbour Police Station Garry Clancy and his wife Beverley.
“We only had around 40-50 officers here at the time – it was very different from today, that’s for sure,” Mr Clancy said.
As well as changes in staffing levels, differences also include the equipment available for forensic investigations.
“We had the “scientific man” and the “fingerprint man” – that was it,” Mr Clancy said.
He recalled highway patrol methods before the days of speeding cameras.
“We would follow a car, check their speed in the odometer and if they were above the limit we would stop them and give them a ticket.”
A similar “eye patrol” method was applied to drink driving before the introduction of breath tests.
The tour was facilitated by officers at the station and included a look at vehicles and forensic equipment.
Dearly loved stepfather to Karen, Paul and Dolores.
Cherished Pop to Jacob, Zachary and Jessica.
Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and mate.
A gentle man of tenacity and determination.
Relatives and friends of Graeme are warmly invited to attend his funeral to be held in the Magnolia Chapel of the Macquarie Park Crematorium (cnr Plassey and Delhi Rds, Macquarie Park), tomorrow SATURDAY (January 21st, 2017).
Service appointed to commence at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to be directed to ANZUP Cancer Trial Group LTD whose mission is to improve treatment and outcomes for patients with bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers would be appreciated.
TREVOR LEE & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Australian Owned All Suburbs 9746 2949
F.D.A of N.S.W.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Jan. 20, 2017
WILLS, James Thomas Winchester.
