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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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 husband of DENISE, much loved father of KEELY, ELIZA, ALEXIS, JACOB and GLYNN, loving father-in-law and Pa of their families.
Cherished brother, brother-in-law and uncle.
The Family and Friends of TERRY are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in The Chapel, Harris St, Wallsend this FRIDAY 27/01/17 Service commencing at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers Donations to the Hunter Westpac Rescue Helicopter may be made at the service.
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
Dearly loved husband of Joyce, ( R.I.P. from June 2017 )
loving father & father-in-law of Maxwell & Lorraine, Dorothy, David & Wendy, Elizabeth & Brian,
devoted grandfather and great grandfather.
Arnold’s funeral service will be held at the Sapphire City Crematorium Chapel, Inverell this Thursday 19th January, commencing at 10:00am, followed by cremation.
Members of the Inverell East Bowling Club, Retired Police Association and any serving Police Officers wearing uniform and or medals, are especially invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers friends may wish to make a donation to the Police Legacy, a donation stand will be at the Chapel.
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 10 June 1952
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1968
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 14 December 1978
Chief Inspector – retirement
Stations: ?, Safety Bureau – Nth Sydney HWP, Bankstown STP ( 1970’s ), The Glebe ( 8 Division ), Five Dock ( to GD’s from Traffic ), Eastwood ( 17 Division ) as OIC at time of Retirement
Service: From? ? pre June 1952? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 12 April 1929
Died on: Saturday 7 January 2017
Age: 87
Cause: Dementia and Pneumonia
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
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A Service Celebrating the Life of Constable D’Arne (Dee) De Leo will be held in the Chapel of Victoria Police Academy, View Mount Rd, Glen Waverley on THURSDAY (Jan. 19, 2017) at 2.00 p. m. , and will be followed by Burial in the Springvale Botanical Cemetery (Police Memorial Lawn) at 3.45 p. m. POLICE HONOURS
DE LEO. D’Arne. First Constable 40129 And we that are left shall never forget; rest in peace friend and colleague for the sun has now set. You will be sorely missed by all at Fitzroy Police Station. Our condolences go to Krisz, family, friends and colleagues.
DE LEO. D’Arne (Dee). First Constable 40129 A valued member of Victoria Police who will be sadly missed. Our sincere condolences to her partner, family, friends and colleagues. The NWM Divison 1.
DE LEO. Dee. The ‘Pocket Rocket’ You may have had a small footprint, but made a big impression on all who knew and met you. Our sincere and deepest condolences to Kris and family. Will be sadly missed Benalla Police Colleagues and friends.
DE LEO. D’Arne (Dee). First Constable 40129 A valued member of Victoria Police who will be sadly missed. Our sincere condolences to her partner, family, friends and colleagues. The NWM HQ.
De LEO. D’Arne. The President, Executive and Members of The Police Association mourn the passing of First Constable De Leo and extend their deepest sympathy to her family. At Rest
De LEO. D’Arne (Dee). First Constable 40129 The Chief Commissioner, Officers and Employees of Victoria Police regret the passing of their Colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to her family.
DE LEO D’Arne (Dee) You were my best friend. I trusted and respected you and will be forever grateful for the support you gave me over the last four years. I miss you – but will never forget you Rest In Peace Craig, Riikka and Kai.
A mechanical investigation will be done on the truck that killed a Victorian police officer while she was on her way to work on her motor bike.
Samandeep Singh, 26, appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday charged with culpable driving over the death of the officer on Thursday morning.
Victoria Police identified D’Arne De Leo as the woman who died in the crash at an EastLink freeway on-ramp in Wantirna just before 9am.
She was hit and trapped under the truck, dying at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.
Singh was also charged with driving a motor vehicle in a manner that was dangerous to the public, thereby allegedly causing Ms De Leo’s death.
His lawyer Chen Yang said a 10-week mechanical investigation needed to be done on Singh’s truck, and CCTV footage would be prepared formatted for the court.
Singh, who was dressed in hi-vis clothing, did not apply for bail and he was remanded in custody to reappear for a committal mention on May 4.
Valued former Benalla police officer killed in a crash between motorbike and truck
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Former Benalla police officer First Constable D’Arne De Leo had only moved to Melbourne three months ago, before she was killed in a motorcycle crash.
The truck driver accused of causing her death after running a red light has been assessed as suicidal, a court has heard.
Police allege Ferntree Gully man Samandeep Singh, 26, drove through a red light at Boronia Road, Wantirna and crashed into the back of the woman’s motorcycle on Thursday morning, trapping her underneath his truck.
First Constable De Leo died at the scene.
Singh has been charged with culpable driving causing death and dangerous driving.
He appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday.
Defence lawyer Chen Yang said a forensic medical officer diagnosed his client as having “suicidal ideation” after he was arrested.
It was Singh’s first time in custody.
Fairfax Media understands police have not yet interviewed Singh, who will be re-assessed by a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse to determine whether he requires medication.
He did not apply for bail. Magistrate Andrew McKenna remanded him to appear in court on May 4.
First Constable De Leo worked at Benalla for two-and-a-half years before a transfer to Fitzroy three months ago. She was aged in her 40s and lived in the eastern suburbs.
Benalla Acting Inspector Ash Mason said First Constable De Leo was a well-respected and valued general-duties member who was only at the beginning of her career. “She had a huge career ahead of her and it’s a huge loss,” he said.
“She just wanted to get in, do her job and do it really well.”
Police Association assistant secretary Bruce McKenzie said the union was thinking of her family and the officers who had to attend the crash.
“One of our members has tragically lost her life simply by travelling to work,” he said.
“We have the greatest sympathy for her family at this time.
“We also feel for her police family and for her colleagues who attended (Thursday) morning’s tragic scene. She had only been in the force for a relatively short time.”
If you are troubled by this report or experiencing a personal crisis you can call Lifeline 131 114 or beyondblue 1300 224 636 or visit lifeline.org.au or beyondblue.org.au
Yesterday I lost a mate. The bloke I met was from the bush like me. We worked together at Redfern. It wasn’t all that long that I transferred back to the bush, the country that I love. As it turns out my mate loved the country just as much if not more than I. He loved my birthplace and spent many of his later years working in and around Broken Hill. He had an affinity with the desert. He loved its vast open spaces the quietness of the country the wildness of the storms and he captured that in his photography. I paid tribute to his talents by trying to capture what he had photographed by painting it in oils. Les and my paths crossed again in the 80’s when he walked into the building at Parramatta and joined the Response Group. Yes we were both back from the bush. We worked there on the same shift for awhile until I transferred closer to home. I left the Force in 89 and moved again. I returned to Sydney where our paths once again crossed when he walked into my place of employment. We were grateful to see each other again. “Hey Bunny, come and work with me.” He said. ” left the job and I reckon you would be good at factuals.” I joined him because I liked the bloke he was just that sort of fella. We worked for the same company but he couldn’t live in the city and he moved to Orange. I eventually felt the same and moved to the country as well. I again lost touch with Les and moved back to the coast. I was given information that Les had been and still was crook. I phoned him immediately and it was though we had only seen one another yesterday. The old friendship was renewed. I knew he was crook. I knew he was now housebound. He was down in the dumps, The site here was commenced for him to have something to do and to pick up with his friends he missed so badly. “Get Peter Cameron on the site.” He said. “My old mate from Moree.” He never forgot his mates. Peter joined us and another great bloke. Les could pick them. Les had his ups and his downs. I laugh to myself now just thinking about him with his false teeth he got a 12 or so months ago. ” I cant wear these bastards they hurt.” He persisted and I believe he was using them. I went down it was his turn to advise the crew of my well being. Thoughtful even though he was crook. I got back into painting, he was my greatest follower and critic. Although he said I was my own worst critic. He got a lot of art from me. Said it took him back to the country and that he and I in one particular painting were sitting by the camp fire yarning while the billy boiled. He liked my art I liked his straight forward comments and he wanted all of my work but often complained he did not have the walls. Les got very crook and you all know he was at deaths door. He rallied and recovered but was in constant pain and complained to me often as we were in regular phone contact. That contact slowed because of his breathing. I talked to him on video and the bugger would tease me because he sat there munching chocolates while talking. He called me his brother and loved me as a brother. I returned the compliments because he was as a brother to me. He was having trouble with his breathing and you the people of this site wanted to have a whip round to buy him a BIPAP machine. He cried because of your kindness. Police Legacy stepped in he cried again because they paid for a machine that he never got to use. I spoke to him about a week ago he could hardly breathe. I did not keep him on the line. You know the rest. What I am trying to say is that I want to thank every one of you on this site for being his friend. For rallying to his aid, for reading this and being here for all of us. I wish to thank you for all the messaged of kindness on the post, his Vale. I wish to thank you for your messages to me for your concern for me. We have all lost a mate and good friend. Rest in Peace Les. Loved you like a brother.
Bunny
Ken DaySo sorry mate. I never met Les in person but it was great to be on here and see his posts and his photos. You were both lucky your paths crossed. 2 good blokes.
Garry StillawayThank you for sharing Bunny. Feel your sadness. You are blessed to have been a part of Les’s life. You have shared many a story with me both on the phone & our PM banter. Les was a true Aussie in every sense. a bushie, a larrikin, a terrific Cop & family man. I never met him but through his posts on this site felt as though I had known him all my life. I am typing this with tears as I know what he meant to you & all that knew him. RIP Les.
Ray OwstonBeautifully written Bunny, from the heart which, is exactly what one would expect from his brother. The world is a better place for people like you and our late brother Les and whilst our lives do go on, there are those who depart yet leave us with indelible memories of their presence. I do not want to speak for everyone but feel that those who were privileged enough to have known and worked with Les would hold him in deep reverence. His passing brings home a stark realization that life is very short and we must treasure true friendships like there’s no tomorrow. I personally, whilst not knowing Les for anywhere near the time frame of your friendship with him, am very deeply saddened by his passing and can fully understand your deep sadness. Les is on his final journey home, to be free of the pain and suffering that he has endured over recent years and for that, I am grateful. Our loss, Heavens gain. He’s in a good place now, leaving us with those memories. Bless him, bless his family and bless those who are privileged enough to have called him a friend. We are all richer people for having known him. Farewell and God speed, dear departed friend. We’ll meet next in the here after.
Mel IssaYour both amazing men and I’m grateful through this site that over the years I got to know both of you….. I’ve got no one to call me sunshine anymore ???
Peter CameronBunny, you told me you were off to bed last night and I knew you wouldn’t you bugger. Now I am up at 4.30 with tears reading this magnificent tribute to our old friend. Thanks.
Bill ConnorsThanks Bunny for the insight into a man I’ve never met yet through this site felt I got to know. I too will miss his magnificent photography and his sharp wit, it was great to read the banter between you two.
Stuart NorrisFantastic tribute Bunny. It’s funny how I was first Stationed at Orange in 1987 and never met these champion blokes like Les who were obviously no longer in the job. It can be strange like that, in that when you were an “Ex”, nobody had anything to to with you except your own network of “Ex” Police. Both my best Police mates took their own lives so RIP Les your shift is done brother. Special condolences to you Bunny. Regards Chuck
Greg ElksI am grateful Bunny, that I had the opportunity to work with you & Les at the Response Group. Les was certainly one of those blokes that was great fun to have around on VIPs, always involved in the practical jokes. But not just a joker, a mate that enjoyed a yarn. I am going to miss him, just like everyone else on this site. A good Copper, a great bloke & our Brother.
Robert NorvalThere is that saying, “when you’re gone you will be just a memory. Make sure that memory is a good one”.
Sounds like Les fits this saying to a tee.
Geoff FloodSo sorry you lost a ‘Brother’ Bunny. The rest of us lost a friend, a workmate, a Facebook name that that I couldn’t workout, but more importantly a man who was well respected and loved.
Wayne CoghlanMan, what an eye he had, I just scrolled through the pics on his profile. I assume he took them going off what Bunny has stated. What a loss… for us, there’s some real beauty captured there.
Paul DaviesWow Bunny Warren what a great moving tribute to your ‘brother’. I never had the privilege to meet Les but your words certainly painted a fabulous picture of the man he was. I feel the pain and sadness that you are feeling now having lost Les. Some p…See More
Bill FortierVery well said Bunny…know we are with you and his family and share your sadness…I think we all feel we lost a Brother yesterday… but we will always have him with us through his talent of capturing the true bush scenes…he could see and capture the bush spirit…a man among men…
Peter J. JohnsonSo sad Bunny you and I lost a great mate, love the kind words, finding it hard typing this in the train with eyes full of tears. May he Rest in Peace.
Michael McCulkinAm sitting here in Broken Hill, and after reading your very powerful and emotive post I am going out later to watch the sun set over the desert and toast a beer to our lost brother, and to you.
Ian BorlandBunny Warren many times I messaged Les he would often get into my time at the Hill and ask me had I been to certain places and we’d discuss them. Mundi Mundi held a special place in his heart as did Silverton, which he knew every inch of. That was a tremendous post you’ve put up and shows just how the two of you gelled. Little wonder this news has hit you so hard, but you have the support of us all.
Tony StanleyBunny you have said the nicest things about Les, and your friendship with him is a true testament to both of you blokes. You are a real prick for making me cry like a fucking girl, but I freely admit I feel the same way about Les even though my friendship wasnt nearly as strong as yours. All the best mate.
Bunny WarrenTony, I am sorry but I had to pen my feelings. If I made you cry it show the testament of your feelings for the bloke. Thanks for reading and the lovely comment.
Stevenson ScottYour a Bloody Good Bloke Bunny, so gkad you shared that story with this wonderful group….Luckily we have brothers and sisters on this site united by our wearing The Mighty Suit of Blue….knowing that backup is there….Keep up the good work Bunny, Patty was lucky to share so much of his life with you mate, as we are now!! RIP Patty….you have left Bunny in Bloody good hands mate!!
Graham MarandaGreat written words about your friendship with Patty Macey. Your word description covers a few cup fulls of water from a full rain tank of lifetime occurrences between you both.
Alan HodgeFunny thing is Bunny, several times during my service, I was asked if I was related to Les Hodge. Never knew him, and the past couple of years have been corresponding via this site, only knowing & liking him as Patty. Shame we never met.
Steve McKeownWell said mate. He was a great friend to all his mates. Thank you for helping set up this site as it gave him much joy over the last few years.i was fortunate to be living close to him and was able to see him reasonably regularly. We were out of the same Class. 136 in 1973 and there was small groups of bush boys that hung out together. I lost track of him after the first 11 months and then caught up with him at the Con1/C course. Again lost track of him and didn’t catch up with him again till about 10 years ago. At first didn’t even remember each other but soon worked it out and became great friends again. Like u he was the brother I never had and I loved him like one. It has been a draining few days being with him during his last fight but I consider it an honour and know he would do the same for me. There is much more to tell. It it can wait till later
Ken EmmsGreat memories of Les that you will carry for the rest of your life mate. Thanks for sharing your friendship with him. We were all very fortunate to have been friends or Facebook Friends with him.
Christopher UreI am a atheist, complements of 13 years of Roman Catholic Schooling, so I do not believe in the after life, except to say this. “As long as there is a human on earth that remembers this man, he will exist and as long as he exists, we will remember him for all of his virtues and faults, but especially for his contribution to the safety of the people that are so often opposed to us.
Stevenson ScottRIP Patty, you fought the hard fight mate…Thank you for walking the Thin Blue Line with us ALL!!! Thanks for the laughs and contributions, your Duty is over dear Colleague, Gods Blessings to you and your Family mate, missed already!!
Tony StanleySorry to hear that sad news. I first met Les when I was in the Cadets and he was going through initial prior to being stationed at Redfern. He was a good mate to me and was a really good bloke. Rest easy and travel well mate.
Peter CameronA very sad day. Not only was Les a close friend, work mate but a founding Admin of this site some three years ago. A man that saved my butt more than once and was a bloody good cop. He was a larrikin and not without his faults like all of us and he would be first to admit to it. Les served at Redfern, Randwick, Moree, The Response Group, Newcastle and Katoomba (I don’t think I left any out). A man that served the State better than the average cop. RIP old mate. Les is in the centre of the photo, Bunny on the right and Bruce Rickard on the left.
Kevin LewisThis was one of the many great occasions I had working with Patty. Met him at the HWP Response Group and have many great memories working with the lad. My heart is broken.
Ray OwstonGod speed Les, to that place where all the good, gentle and caring people go. We’ve just lost a great person. Most sincere condolences are extended to his family and friends.
Kevin LewisBunny. Thank you for everything you have done for Patty. The news has broken me and I know you. It is a very sad day for everyone. Once again thank you.
Rene MarkerinkI never met Patty, but did like his input in this site. He must have been a great bloke. RIP Patty. Condolences to all his family and friends.
Ken EmmsVery sad to read of the passing of Patty (Les). My sincere sympathies are extended to Wendy & other members of Patty‘s family. Your sadness Bunny is expected & respected as I know what a good friend he was to you. Vale mate.
Len BalkI have just heard the news. I am so sad about this. Les I will always remember the shifts we shared and the good times we had especially st Bathurst. If there is a silver lining to this cloud it is that you are now free of body that was holding you down and you are now free to soar with the angels.
Wendy my thoughts go out to you and the rest of the family as well as my thanks for the love and care that you gave to Les .R.I.P Old friend.
Geoff FloodI never met ‘Patty‘, for that matter, I didn’t know his real name until today. I have been on this site for quite a number of years, and I always valued his opinions and his friendship over the keyboard. I hope Patty is going to a better place, a place where there is no pain or suffering. Rest easy my friend.
Clare MooreRest In Peace Patty/Les….we will miss your beautiful photographs and your charming wit and personality…..hope you are soaring amongst the angels in paradise ??
Scott EllisThis is just devastating. Patty has fought out of trouble so many times whilst I’ve been part of the group, it’s hard to believe. I know it must have tired him. With the imminent arrival of his machine to help I was hopeful of him enjoying some peace and better health. I am so sorry for those on here that are founders and foundation members of this great group, that has come to mean so much to me and others, that you have lost a brother and a friend. Without ever having shared his company in person, I have come to enjoy his insight, counsel and humour and gauging my feeling of loss, can but imagine and feel greatly for those that knew him personally and, of course, Wendy and his loved ones. We’ve got it from here Patty, although it’s initially a little too heavy a burden without you. Peace mate, Scotty.
Bunny WarrenWonderful words Scott, you feel our pain we all feel pain collectively. You have expressed everyone’s feelings with your feelings. Thank you and may he rest in peace.
Peter J. JohnsonDevastated is an understatement, Rest in Peace Les old mate we have known each other a very long time. I still remember the times we went diving for lobsters and boating around the harbour in the McGill “Flower Pot” calling in to all the bare bum beaches. I will miss you mate.
Cook LazBig wake up call to us ‘never growing olders’…seems like it was just yesterday I would catch up with Les when he was at Charlestown and ‘just a boy’… I don’t know what happened to all those years in between. RIP Les.
KEATING, Peter Joseph.
Passed away peacefully on 5 January, 2017
Late of Beacon Hill
Aged 69 years
Beloved husband of Frances. Loving father of Hilary, Michael and Matthew and father-in-law of Nicole.
Adored Pop to Charlotte and Elisha.
Dear brother of Paul and Terri and loved by their families.
A Requiem Mass will be offered for Peter at Saint Kieran’s Catholic Church, Manly Vale at 10.30am on Friday 13 January, 2017.
In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to the Macquarie University Motor Neurone Disease Research Centre.
January 7, 2017
RIP to one of the most honourable, generous and fun loving family men I knew.
Peter …You were taken way too soon from your family and friends. You will always be remembered with such happy and fond memories, especially the special occasions we all shared.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the whole extended Keating family. Angie, Damien, Scarlett, Miller and Elsie.
