Service: From 20 February 1967 to17 March 1999 = 32 years, 0 months, 25 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 54 years, 2 months, 19 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 21 years, 0 months, 26 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 22 April 1983 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( SenSgt )
Born: Tuesday 26 December 1944
Died on: Sunday 12 April 2020 @ 12.55am
Age: 75 years, 3 months, 17 days
Cause: Cancer – ?
Event location: Mt Druitt Hospital, NSW
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ?TBA ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2020 )
Ron Sadler TRG Team leader early eighties.
RON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Ron Sadler As a young Senior Constable with The New South Wales Police Force. Police asssociation executive member.
Ron Sadler Being interviewed by The Late Bob Spence, Country Music Presenter in Tamworth after winning the Gordon Parsons Memorial Award for best bush ballad of the year.
Ron Sadler Ron in Tamworth ready to go to Balladeer’s homestead to host the ABBA members showcase.
the “Age”, 1972 Queanbeyan, NSW.
Latest Cycle for Police Queanbeyan Police have taken delivery of the latest model motor cycle. The cycle, a Honda 750 four, is pictured above being ridden by queanbeyan Police Officer, Const. Ron Sadler. Const. Sadler told the “Age”, the vehicle was capable of speeds between 115 m.p.h. and 120 m.p.h. He said one of the significant features of the new machine over the superseded Triumphs used by police, is the new siren, known as a four horn alarm. He added the bike is fitted with hydraulic disc front brakes and has amazing acceleration. Other features of the bike include blinking blue lights, wind shield, automatic push button starter and a five speed gear box.
Pictured here at our Class 110 – 50 year reunion ( 2017 ) with Mick Ryan (l) and Malcolm Towers (r) ( Ron in black shirt )
It is with deep sadness we note the passing of Ron Sadler.
Ron is best known to the bush ballad world through his music and song writing in particular ‘The Old Kero Tin’.
A long time committee member of the ABBA, Ron will be very missed by us all.
A good bloke and great mate.
On behalf of The Australian Bush Balladeers Association, I extend our deepest sympathies to Ron’s family at this very sad time. R.I.P. Ron.
Peter Coad (OAM)
ABBA President.
on behalf of the ABBA Committee
It is with the deepest sadness that we inform you of the passing of Ron Sadler(The Old Kero Tin) on Easter Saturday.Thoughts go out to his family.RIP Ron
Charmaine (publicity)
Service: From18 February 1957 to16 August 1995 = 38+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Det Sgt 3/C )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Det Sgt 1/C )
Australian Police Medal – APM – granted 26 January 1992 ( C/Supt )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( Det Sgt 1/C ? )
Australian Sport Medal – granted 28 July 2000 – for many years as administrator / coach with Penshurst West Cricket Club & Georges River Penshurst JCA
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Born: Thursday 22 February 1940
Died on: Thursday 2 April 2020
Age: 80 yrs 1 mth 11 days
Cause: ?
Event location: Home
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? April 2020
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ?TBA ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: 1/ Geoff HOGGETT Wicket Keeping perpetual trophy ( named after Geoff for his commitment to the Penshurst West Cricket Club, NSW.
?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2020 )
GEOFF is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Unknown on left and centre. Geoff on the right – winner of the Peter Mitchell Award & Trophy.
Father of Carolyn SHIELS ( # 23083 )- Bruce Shiels ( # 9132 ) ( on left ) with Louise RULE and Cousin to Carolyn – Geoff Hoggett ( # 9203 ) on right. 19 December 1986.”
Geoff – front row – 2nd from left – Vice Squad
Geoff Hoggett…. my beautiful cousin passed away yesterday peacefully at home. He was a long serving NSW Police Officer – commenced at Police Cadet with illustrious career through to Chief Superintendent at retirement. Amazing Detective and much adored Dad, Grandfather and loved member of our family. We were all so blessed to have shared his 80th birthday party with him just weeks ago. His sense of humour never changed.
Date of Event St George Cricket Club: Fri Apr 3, 2020 11:40AM
It is with the heaviest of hearts we inform of the passing of Geoff Hoggett.
Geoff was an unsung hero of the club, having served on the St George DCC management committee for many years. His efforts often weren’t known to the public but were greatly appreciated by all core workers within the club.
Geoff was a very highly regarded member of the NSW Police force until retirement where he dedicated even more of his time to cricket and cricketers. Like many, Geoff came up through the ranks as a cricketing father with sons David and Matt playing cricket at Penshurst West.
Geoff would become an active member of the management committee as well as coaching multiple junior teams. This Included GRPSTG Rep teams (now St George). In fact even after his sons had finished playing juniors he still played a proactive part in the junior cricket community which included managing a young U13’s rep team he felt had great potential but were doing it tough. After three years as manager, the team would eventually reach the potential Geoff knew they had and go on to win the Watson Shield. The team consisted of a number of youngsters that would go on to much bigger and better things in Moises Henriques and Steve Cazzulino.
It was also during this period that Geoff Hoggett became a much loved and integral part of the Kingsgrove Cricket Academy setup. Through his position as Evening Manager / Supervisor, Geoff helped create a highly popular place of cricketing education where so many of our players not only crafted their game but went on to become cricket coaches themselves. Importantly it was the extra care, attention and often education and friendship he provided to cricketing parents that will be greatly remembered.
Eventually Geoff’s son Matt moved into the playing ranks at St George so it was only natural for Geoff to roll his sleeves up and get involved. It started with ensuring that all was taken care of every day of play at each home game as well as managing the teams. Club Management soon realised that Geoff needed to be a part of the successful running of the club.
Matt Hoggett himself became an integral member of the playing staff and went on to become first grade player No.387. He also took on the key role of 2nd Grade captain which yielded a premiership in the clubs centenary season of 09-10. All the while Geoff was by his side doing all he could to help the players. If the players had a club night at Hurstville Oval, more often than not, it was Geoff who would stay back and close up when they finally decided to move on into the night. The players loved and respected him greatly as did the senior members of the club.
Geoff’s extraordinary commitment to the club was recognised when he was recognised as Life Member No.48 of St George DCC.
Away from Cricket, Geoff was a loving family man and enjoyed numerous other sports, in particular Rugby League which he played as a young lad. He was a staunch Roosters fan having grown up in the Bondi area. Through his time in the police he had a plethora of amazing life experiences and was a great bloke to sit down and have a chat over a cold one. He did not shy away from telling it how it was and many people within the club would now be grateful for his honest advise.
Only just a month ago Geoff was in good spirits as he mingled with friends at the annual Life Members Lunch at Hurstville Oval. He was proud of his time well spent at St George DCC.
A finer man you could not wish to meet. He will be sorely missed by all who new him.
Geoff Hoggett was 80 years old.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the Hoggett Family.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Tuesday 13 July 1993, page 5
Shots fired at ICAC figure’s home
SYDNEY: Shots were fired yesterday morning at the home of a Sydney nightclub owner who figured prominently in the Independent Commission Against Corruption‘s investigations into police corruption.
A police spokesman said the shots were fired at the home of Louis Bayeh at Ermington about 2am.
The spokesman said Mr Bayeh was believed to have been out but his wife and four children were home at the time of the drive-past shooting.
No-one was injured.
Shots were also fired at a car, belonging to a friend of the family, that was parked outside the home.
The spokesman did not know how many shots were fired.
He said ballistics experts and scientific police were at the house which had been cordoned off for some time.
Police canvassed the area yesterday but there were no further details.
In April, the Independent Commission Against Corruption heard that Mr Bayeh told then assistant Police Commissioner Col Cole and Police Association president Tony Day that senior police had a contract on his life.
The allegation was made at a lunch meeting in December 1992 between Bayeh, Mr Cole, Mr Day and Sydney identity Tom Domican at a hotel in Sydney.
• A police whistle-blower who has alleged a cover-up to the level of Police Commissioner Tony Lauer will be called a liar, counsel for the police service told the commission yesterday.
The whistle-blower, Detective Sergeant Kimbal Cook, said he ” would plead guilty to being slack ” but strenuously denied he had behaved improperly, proposing in stead there had been an attempt to set him up.
In evidence last week, Sergeant Cook said he submitted a report detailing four years of harassment and threats by fellow officers after he gathered key evidence against two corrupt colleagues in 1988.
He said he was told by Chief Superintendent Bob Myatt to rewrite the report to avoid investigation by the ombudsman or then Police Minister Ted Pickering.
Sergeant Cook said Superintendent Myatt told him the instructions had come from then-Assistant Commissioner Col Cole and ” the boss “, whom he assumed to be Mr Lauer. Superintendent Myatt has denied this.
Yesterday, Chief Superintendent Geoffrey Hoggett, commander of the Internal Affairs Unit, gave evidence that Sergeant Cook’s original report would have constituted a complaint to be investigated by his unit and the Ombudsman, but this had not happened.
New South Wales Police Force Administration Officer
Regd. # 8120633
Rank: Administration Officer
Commenced work on Monday 16 March 1981 ( aged 24 years, 3 months, 15 days )
Final Rank = Administration Officer
Retired from work on 30 November 2016
Stations: Warilla Police Station & Port Kembla Police Station
Service: From 16 March 1981 to 30 November 2016 = 35 years, 8 months, 14 days Service
Age at Retirement: 60 years, 1 day
Time in Retirement: 3 years, 3 months, 25 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Administration Officer Award – granted 2013: Anne Labone (30 years).
Born: Thursday 29 November 1956
Died on: Thursday 26 March 2020
Age: 63 yrs 3 mths 26 days
Cause: ‘possibly’ a blood infection?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 6 April 2020
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ?TBA ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 26, 2020. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Ken & Christine, Phil & Heather, Don, Graham & Jennifer.
Aged 63 Years
She Loved And Cared For All Animals
Relatives and friends of Anne are invited to attend her Memorial Service to be held at the Northcliffe Chapel of Hansen & Cole, 634 Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange on Saturday March 27, 2021 commencing at 11am.
Ann Labone passed away on 26 March after being in hospital for a few weeks.
The cause of her death was ‘possibly’ from some blood disorder which may or may not have been contracted when she was in Peru last November, 2019.
Annie, You were a bloody good sport with all the lads at Warilla over the years and a great Admin Officer.
You worked in various rolls at the old Warilla Police Station from HWP and Detectives.
You were a great worker at Port Kembla in Court Processing.
I have video of you participating in a Cricket match between Warilla GD’s and HWP when we played in 1987 – but, unfortunately, the quality isn’t worth displaying.
Annie, may you forever Rest In Peace.
Cal
Neville Henry HENRY
| 16/04/2020
Neville Henry HENRY
AKA The Owl
Late of ?
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 090 & 090A
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 10288
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy – ? ? ?
Probationary Constable – appointed 5 March 1962
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 7 June 1978
Final Rank = Sergeant 3rd Class
Stations: ?, George St North Police Station – Sydney, BAS Operator ( long time ), North Sydney Traffic Section – Retirement
Service: From? ? pre March 1962? to 17 April 1982 = 20+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt 3/C )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 27 August 1992 ( Sgt )
Born: Tuesday 14 February 1939
Died on: Saturday 21 March 2020
Age: 81 yrs 1 month 7 days
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 30 March 2020 @ noon
Funeral location: Macquarie Park Crematorium, North Ryde, NSW
( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Future Wake location: ?TBA ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Future Wake date: ( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Funeral Parlour: Manning’s Funerals,
Buried at: Cremated ( Remains collected )
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2020 )
The Owl is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
I remember being a Pro at Manly in the early 70’s when Nev used to swing by the station in the evening after his regular fishing trips. He’d drop a bag of fish on the counter and offer them to anyone who wanted a feed. This went on for months and many took a few fish home for dinner…. until one night someone asked him how come he always got a good bagful of fish and where did he catch them. “There’s plenty down in the Murk at North Head. I always get a good feed there.” Nev revealed! R.I.P. The Owl.
Kenneth Bulger
Dave Whiteman, I remember that. Never took any though. I knew where he caught them. Frank Daniels caught many black fish off North Head too.
March 2020
Neville Henry HENRY – red shirt
Neville Henry HENRY – red shirt
Macca, Geoff Green & Owl
Neville Henry # 10288 (The Owl), Les Lidbury # 8746 (The Golden Colt), Bryan Wright # 9897 and Ken Miller # ????
Christopher Noel MANNING
| 16/04/2020
Christopher Noel MANNING
AKA CHRIS
Late of Wallsend, NSW
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 153
NSW Police Cadet # 3115
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 17449
Rank: Commenced as NSW Police Cadet on Monday 3 February 1975
Probationary Constable – appointed 14 January 1977
Constable – appointed 14 January 1978
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 14 January 1986
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, Lithgow HWP, ? , ‘A’ District HWP, Newcastle HWP – Retirement ( 6 August 2004 )
Service: From3 February 1975to6 August 2004 = 29+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 November 1991 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 6 April 2001 ( Sgt )
Born: Tuesday 14 January 1958
Died on: Monday 30 March 2020
Age: 62 yrs 2 mths 16 days
Cause: Cancer – Stomach & Gall Bladder
Event location: Home with family
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ? ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 10 persons at a Funeral due to the Cornona19 Virus Pandemic – this will be a Private Funeral )
Wake location: ? TBA ( Due to current Govt. restrictions of 2 persons only at a ‘Gatherings’, there won’t be an immediate Wake )
Funeral Parlour: Pettigrew Family Funerals – 02 4951 1166
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial located at: ?
CHRIS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Deepest of condolences to his wife Julie and their boys Tiron & Nathan and to their extended family and friends.
Now out of pain, may you forever Rest In Peace mate.
27 November 2019, the 1975 NSW Police Cadets had a luncheon for Chris Manning ( 2nd from left ) who is severely ill. A great day with food and drinks. Most drove between 2 and 3 hours for the special occasion. with ( L – R ) Rob Schwarz, Chris Manning, Jeff Sloane, Grant Duncan, Neal Carr, Charlie Dagostino & Ian Dawson, at Belmont 16s.
MANNING, Christopher Noel
Late of Wallsend
Died peacefully at home
30th March, 2020
Aged 62 Years
Dearly loved husband of Julie.
Proud Dad of Tiron, and Nathan.
Father-in-law of Kristal, and Jackie.
Besotted Pa of Xavier and Hudson.
Cherished brother, brother-in-law and uncle of his family.
A proud Dinosaur.
The family and friends of Chris are advised that His cremation has taken place privately at His request.
A Memorial Service will be held to Celebrate Chris’ Life at a later date.
Service: From12 May 1969to8 February 2001 = 31 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 3 September 1985 ( SenCon )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 3 October 1995 ( Sgt )
Born: Monday 22 July 1946
Died on: Wednesday 18 March 2020 @ 2pm
Age: 73 yrs 7 mths 25 days
Cause: ? ( sudden )
Event location: Home
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 27 March 2020 @ 1pm
Funeral location: Mackays Family Funerals, Pacific Hwy, Ourimbah, NSW ( Funeral CANCELLED for non family due to Corona19 Virus and Govt. restrictions on Gatherings )
Wake location: ?TBA
Funeral Parlour: Mackays Family Funerals, Pacific Hwy, Ourimbah, NSW
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
KEVIN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
*Funeral service for Dad (Kevin Lancett) CANCELLED due to COVID19.
We will postpone this part of the service for everyone to come and pay their respects and say their goodbyes at a safer time (maybe his birthday – 22 July).
It is our wishes for everyone to lock down and stay safe and healthy!!
Prayers for all at this time Xx
Kate
Kevin LANCETT
Date listed: 25/3/2020Date of Funeral: 27/03/2020
LANCETT, Kevin
Suddenly passed away 18th March ,2020
Much loved husband of Sandra.
A loving father & father in law of Katie & Peter, Jason, Tim & Erica.
Adored Grandfather of Maddison, Harrison, Tennyson, Mischa & Isaac.
A Mate to all & treasured by all who knew him… IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER
Aged 73 years
Kevin’s family & friends are warmly invited to attend A Celebration of his Life to be held in the Mackay Chapel at Mackay Family Funerals, 249 Pacific Highway Ourimbah on *Friday 27th March 2020 commencing at 1.00pm
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Academy – ? ? 1962
Probationary Constable – appointed 28 May 1962
Constable – appointed 28 May 1963
Detective – appointed 7 February 1969
Constable 1st Class – appointed 28 May 1967
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 6 September 1978
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 7 September 1986
Retired 27 April 1994
Final Rank = Senior Sergeant
Stations: Darlinghurst, 21 Division, Criminal Investigation Branch, Redfern, Petersham, Office of Superintendent of Licensing, Parramatta, North Sydney, Chatswood ( Northern Beaches Licencing Sgt ), Gladesville
Service: From pre 28 May 1962 to27 April 1994 = 32 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Det SenSgt )
NSW Police Medal
National Police Service Medal
Born: Thursday 14 April 1939
Died on: Saturday 28 March 2020
Age: 80 yrs 11 mths 14 days
Cause: Cancer
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: 3 April 2020
Funeral location: Northern Suburbs Crematorium
( Funeral reduced to 10 family / friends due to Corona Virus regulations )
Wake location: Flanagan family home
Funeral Parlour: Northern Suburbs Crematorium
Buried at: Northern Suburbs Crematorium
Memorial date: ( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )
Memorial located at: Nil – at this time ( April 2020 )
JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Shane was injured in a helicopter accident and never fully recovered from those injuries. He was living in Lismore when he passed. His funeral was at Bangalow and he was a skilled artist.
Members of Class 145 who Trained at Redfern Police Station between 5 November 1974 – 16 December 1974 but this list does NOT contain the names of the Cadets who were in this Class.
Posted 30 March 2020
Updated 5 February 2024 with Class names
John Maurice O’CONNOR
| 16/04/2020
John Maurice O’CONNOR
AKA Joc
Late of North Ryde, NSW
Father to Peter John O’CONNOR, NSWPF # 19570 or 43974?
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 117
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 13493
Rank: Commenced Training at Police Training Centre, Redfern on Monday 28 October 1968 ( Aged 20 years, 1 month, 11 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 9 December 1968 ( Aged 20 years, 2 months, 22 days )
Joc – the repairer of lawn mowers in his spare time.
Senior Sergeant NSW Police
O’CONNOR, John
“Joc”
Friday March 13th 2020
Formerly of North Ryde.
Loving husband to Susan,
father to Peter & Jennifer and
father in law to Kirsty.
Brother to Denis.
Adored Pa to Angus and Ruby.
Aged 71 years
Loved by all.
Prayers for the repose of John’s soul will be held at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church 3a Mary Street Hunters Hill on Monday March 23rd 2020 commencing at 11.00am.
On conclusion the cortege will proceed to Macquarie Park Crematorium.
In John’s memory in lieu of flowers please donate to Police Legacy. A donation box will be available at the Church.
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Brother to Retired NSWPF Member – Kelly French ( # ????? ) & Brother-in-law to Serving Member Insp. Matt French ( # ????? – Kempsey ).
Paul, unfortunately, was still suffering from work related PTSD – even after Retiring from the NSW Police Force.
He collapsed, at home, whilst suffered a heart attack.
His daughter-in-law, Bree, bravely performed CPR until the Paramedics arrived, who then took over CPR and transported him to Coffs Harbour Hospital however Paul did not respond to the treatment and passed away at the Hospital a short time after arrival.
It is hoped that he did not suffer.
May Thornys family remember the good times and know that they did everything possible when needed.
Thorny ” bled blue ” and being part of the Police Force meant the world to him – as too, did his family – even through the darkest hours.
May Thorny forever Rest In Peace.
Paul THORN & Danielle Williams
Paul giving Plasma at the Blood Bank
Paul James THORN AKA THORNY
Paul James THORN
Date listed: 21/3/202011th March 2020, passed unexpectedly, protecting those he loved until the end, late of Boambee East.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Christine, his adored children Chantel, Bradley and their partners Bhodi and Bree.
A cherished son to Simon and Maureen (dec’d).
Brother to Mark, Kelly and their partners Bec and Matt.
Uncle to Bennett, Logan, Alexis, Mitchell, Jaiden, Taj and Jamie.
Beloved friend to many.
Aged 48 Years
Brothers In Arms Please contact Keith Logue & Sons Funeral Directors for Funeral details.
In lieu of floral tributes donations will be taken for a charity close to Paul’s heart, a collection box will be at the Chapel.
