Much loved father and father-in-law of Colin, Ross, Carol and Paul, Lynette and David.
Adored Pa of Crystal, Nathan, Thomas, Amber, Alana, Cooper and Courtney.
Great Pa of Olivia and Rory.
Des will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Resting at the 19th Hole
Des’ family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life to be held in the South Chapel of the Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, Sutherland on Wednesday 7th March, 2018 at 11am.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Mar. 3, 2018
March 4, 2018
Memories of a wonderful fellow. Classmate of 1956. Regular contact when Barb and I were living at Riverwood in the late 70’s, but had not heard about him since following our moves to the South Coast, Sunshine Coast, and now back to Sydney recently. Our thoughts are with his family.
It is with deep sadness that I advise Sergeant Second Class Bruce Earl Magee, Registered No. 12500, Class 110 passed away at 1.13am this morning at Bathurst Base Hospital. His family were with him and requested their thanks to all those that have passed on their thoughts in respect to Bruce.
There will be a private funeral, and there is to be a Memorial Service at a later date, that date will be advised when it is known.
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I remember Bruce as a Detective Senior Constable at Fairfield ( 34 Division ) Police Station back around 1977 – 79.
He was a really nice and approachable bloke.
May you forever Rest In Peace Bruce.
Greg Callander
5 March 2018
Bruce Magee
Former Detective Sergeant who has investigated and prosecuted the full spectrum of criminal offences over a distinguished career with the NSW Police. He has continued this work in the private sector, both as investigator and teacher. He has extensive experience of the Human Relations framework within Local Government where ongoing exposure to the area broadened his already extensive H.R knowledge and skills.
A tribute to a special friend Sergeant Bruce Magee
The generosity of ones wisdom, is a statement of kindness, never surpassed in the history of time. When one of patience and understanding, pauses to advise and direct young people, and point them in the right direction, its a true sign of humility and caring. Over the years this man has nurtured the careers of hundreds of young Police Officers, at the Goulburn Police Academy, and on behalf of these Police Officers, serving and retired, we say thank you for your interest, for your patience, and your guidance and your friendship and your knowledge; and for just being the man you are. Yes Bruce Magee, you have made a difference in the lives of many of these young Trainees at the Academy, always encouraging them daily to reach beyond their goals, and to strive to be respected, and to be a competent Police Officer, within your community. I thank you Sir, and salute you for your fine Service.
Bruce attending as a special guest at the Police Academy ten year reunion in 1994.
Garin COLLINS
| 06/03/2018
Garin COLLINS
Late of ?
Western Australia Police Force
Regd. # 11141
Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: ?
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: “possibly” Wednesday 28 February 2018
Age: ?
Cause: Suicide
Event location: Joondalup, W.A.
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Thursday 8 March 2018 @ 10am
Funeral location: West Chapel, Pinnaroo Valley Crematorium, Whitfords & Gibsons Ave
IF YOU CAN, PLEASE WEAR SOMETHING GREEN
& any Hibby’s out there, if you want to wear strips or scarves – please feel free to do so.
Funeral Parlour: TBA
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial located at: ?TBA
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Its with heavy hearts that we advise of the passing of highly respected former WAPOLSenior Constable Garin Collins 11141, who sadly took his own life at Joondalup in Perth’s north earlier this week.
Our deepest and sincere condolences to Garin’s family, friends and to his life long blue brothers and sisters.
Lets not dwell on how he died, but rather how he lived…
JUFC to wear black armbands as mark of respect for former player Garin Collins
Joondalup United is saddened to hear news of the passing of former midfielder Garin Collins earlier this week.
Edinburgh native Collins was an integral part of the JUFC team which won the 2014 State League Division Two title without losing a game.
Dubbed ‘The Invincibles’ for their achievement, the talented side conquered the Division at the first attempt following their promotion from the Amateur League, and Collins was the Coach’s Player of the Year.
“Garin was different class the year we went unbeaten in State League Division Two and he easily won our Coach’s Player of the Year,” said JUFC NPL Operations Manager Rudy Proctor, who was part of the first team coaching staff at the time.
“His quality on the ball and will to win were on another level; when he crossed that white line all that mattered to him was winning and he dragged his team mates along with him.
“He would run through a brick wall for his team mates and coaching staff to get three points.”
As well as JUFC, Collins played for a number of Perth clubs, including Floreat Athena, ECU Joondalup, Quinns and Cockburn City, during an excellent career at State League level.
“We are all gutted at JUFC, and we especially gutted for his young children and his family in both Scotland and Australia,” said Proctor.
“Our thoughts are also with his best mate and current JUFC player Ross Edwards, I have no idea how those close to him must be feeling but we are all thinking of them and will do what we can to make things easier in any way possible.
“Rest in peace, Garin, you will forever be a JUFC Invincible.”
JUFC’s NPL first team will wear black armbands as a tribute to Collins for this Saturday’s game against Bayswater City, and everyone at the club offers their condolences to his family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
If you need to talk for any reason, don’t hesitate to contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or MensLine 1300 78 99 78.
RIP GARIN COLLINS
West Australian football is in shock following the sudden death of the likeable Scot Garin Collins.
The left-sided frontman first played for Sorrento in 1994 and over the years turned out for such clubs as ECU Joondalup, Bassendean Caledonian, Floreat Athena, Mandurah City, Wanneroo City, Joondalup United, Canning City and Quinns winning many awards along the journey.
He was an integral part of ‘The Invincibles’ when Joondalup United clinched the 2014 State League D2 championship without defeat – after shifting from the amateur ranks the season prior. Proof of his impact came in the form of the Coach’s Player of the Year award.
“His quality on the ball and will to win were on another level,” said Rudy Proctor, Joodalup’s NPL Operations Manager.
A Hibbees fan from Edinburgh, Garin passed away earlier this week – he had turned 38 last month.
JUFC’s NPL first team will wear black armbands against Bayswater City this Saturday.
The Western Australian football family offers its deepest sympathy to Garin’s family and friends.
If you need to talk for any reason, don’t hesitate to contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or MensLine 1300 78 99 78.
‘Look out for the vest: we’ll do the rest’ could be the motto of the new contract security staff who are now patrolling the Crawley campus.
The University now employs security guards 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They wear blue vests with bands of red and white checks to ensure staff and students notice them and know they can ask them for help.
Garin Collins, a UWA staff duty officer and field supervisor, said there was a fine line between providing a presence and unnecessarily interrupting people as they work.
“But we want everybody to know we are here to help,” he said. “I think, at first, people weren’t approaching us because they thought we were parking inspectors!”
The contract staff constantly patrol the campus four at a time – in two pairs. They are part of a complete security upgrade being implemented by Bob Leaver.
Mr Leaver has been the Manager of Security for 18 months and is completing a new master plan for the University.
“It started with a lot of staff training, then we got the Wilsons Security contract guards on board,” he said. “We are in the process of creating improved response services and hoping to get an electric vehicle to make our night time escort service quicker and more efficient and enhance response capabilities to incidents and emergencies.”
The most visible change is that security guards are now also on duty during daylight hours. There were only night shifts before the new regime.
“We’ll find that our incident statistics will increase,” Mr Leaver said. “But that doesn’t necessarily mean more crime on campus. It means we are detecting more incidents and dealing more efficiently with crime and problems.”
He said the guards recently made a citizen’s arrest of a man who was trying to break into a vending machine near the Maths building recently.
“The evening patrol noticed the locks had been tampered with and they assumed whoever had done that would come back. So we put on extra patrols the next day and the man came back with a drill to drill out the lock – and he was arrested.
“That could not have happened last year, without security staff working in daylight hours,” Mr Leaver said.
The contract staff provide the foot patrols; the UWA staff supervise and help them, and are available for emergencies.
Mr Collins said he thought students were slowly getting used to seeing the uniformed guards around the campus and even inside some areas such as libraries. “At first, it was like seeing police walking through your work area. You ask: What’s happening? Now they realise nothing’s happening, but I hope they are feeling safe.”
Mr Leaver said the new guards were high quality employees who had a focus on customer service, had good education and experience, and were able to deal with any incidents.
He said he anticipated that the new security plan would eventually include improved closed circuit television cameras, ‘Help’ points and lighting to make the campus even safer.
A POLICEMAN has been killed on his way to work in a tragic car crash in Shepparton.
Acting Sergeant Gavin Sproule, 37, from Kialla, was driving to work when he collided with another car at the intersection of Verney Road and Nightingale Way just after 9pm on Saturday.
He was flown to hospital but died on arrival. The Shepparton-based officer is being mourned by loved ones.
Inspector Troy Hargadon paid tribute to Acting Sergeant Sproule.
“Gavin was a well respected and valued member,” Insp Hargadon said.
“He had recently spent a period of time carrying out duties as a supervisor and he was well on his way to achieving his goal of promotion.
“He was much loved and respected by all. He is remembered by his wife and children.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time.
“It will have an impact on our local members who do a wonderful job and who have lost a colleague and a friend.
“Victoria Police will continue to support our members in these tough times.”
Acting Sergeant Gavin Sproule, 37, was driving to work when he collided with another car. Picture: Supplied
Friend Annette Newman wrote on Facebook: “Rest in Peace Gavin. You will be sorely missed by everyone that knew you.”
“You will be forever missed but never forgotten. Will always love ya mate you were one in a million! And I was very lucky to call you my friend,” read another post.
A Police Association spokesman said it would provide support to Act Sgt Sproule’s family and colleagues
“The Police Association is deeply saddened by the death of one of our members, who was killed while on his way to working night shift in Shepparton,” a spokesman said.
“We offer our deepest condolences to his family, and we have reached out to them, and to the member’s colleagues who attended the scene, to offer any assistance and support they require.
“A senior Police Association representative is in Shepparton today to help guide affected members through this tragic time.”
The female driver of the other car was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Investigators believe that a car travelling on Nightingale Way turned right onto Verney Road and collided with Act Sgt Sproule’s ute.
The vehicle flipped and came to a rest on its roof.
Off-duty police officer killed in Shepparton smash a ‘true legend’
A police officer killed in a car accident while on his way to work on Saturday night has been remembered as a “true legend”.
Acting Sergeant Gavin Sproule, a member of Shepparton Highway Patrol, was on his way to night shift when a car collided with his Toyota ute about 9pm.
The Kialla man, a father of two young children, was airlifted to Melbourne but died on arrival.
Shepparton Inspector Troy Hargadon paid tribute to his colleague on Monday afternoon.
“He was vibrant and well-respected member who is sadly missed,” he told reporters.
“[He] has been a local member for a number of years having worked in Shepparton and most recently in an acting in the role as a supervisor.”
Inspector Hargadon said a number of officers who had attended the scene on Saturday night were friends and colleagues of Mr Sproule.
“It is a significant event when people lose their lives on our roads and no doubt it always has an impact on the wider community,” he said.
“The complexity for us is that it is a colleague, and unfortunately, some of his peers and his friends, they responded to the horrible scene we were faced with on Saturday evening. They did so in such a manner that was outstanding and [I’m] certainly extremely proud of the efforts that they put in on that evening.”
Inspector Hargadon also praised the efforts of other emergency services and the greater community who provided the support on Saturday night at the scene of the crash.
He said officers who were traumatised by the incident were receiving ongoing care and counselling.
Mr Sproule, 37, has been remembered as a much-loved officer, with The Police Association said they were “deeply saddened” by the tragedy.
“We offer our deepest condolences to his family, and we have reached out to them, and to the member’s colleagues who attended the scene, to offer any assistance and support they require.
“A senior Police Association representative is in Shepparton today to help guide affected members through this tragic time.”
Tributes have poured in on social media for Mr Sproule, who was described as “a really great bloke” and “true legend” who would be sadly missed.
Investigators believe that a vehicle travelling on Nightingale Way turned right onto Verney Road and collided with Mr Sproule’s Toyota.
The female driver of the other vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Passed away tragically as a result of an accident on Saturday February 17, 2018.
Dearly loved husband of Jayne, adored father of Max and Beau,
beloved son of Paul and Shirley,
loved brother of Brad.
Forever Loved Sadly Missed
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February 22, 2018
I remember Gavin as a young man growing up. Gavin was always a happy and polite young man with a wonderful outlook on life. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, Paul,Shirley,Brad and their families.
Brendan Gellion,
Geelong
February 23, 2018
SPROULE Gavin Matthew
Acting Sergeant 36488
The funeral service to celebrate the life of Acting Sergeant Gavin Matthew Sproule will be held at the Sir Ian McLennan Community Centre Echuca Road, Mooroopna on Monday February 26th, 2018 commencing at 1.00pm.
A private cremation will follow.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Victoria Police Legacy.
Gavin Sproule was a well respected police officer who started out in Horsham
Elijah Macchia
TRIBUTES are flowing for Wimmera man Gavin Sproule.
Gavin, 37, died after a car crash at Shepparton on Saturday night.
He had worked as an acting sergeant for the Victoria Police, based in the Goulburn Valley, for about 10 years.
Gavin grew up at Pimpinio before his father Paul took the reins as the police officer at Minyip.
Older brother Brad Sproule said Gavin was like any little brother.
“He was very adventurous, very boisterous, full on, flat out. But then he also had a very soft side,” he said. “He was very caring and loving.”
Brad said Gavin took those traits into fatherhood and became an exceptional parent.
Gavin and wife Jayne have two sons, Max and Beau.
“He and Jayne were a really good couple. There are always highs and lows in relationships and they just got through everything.They worked together,” Brad said.
Brad said Gavin wanted to follow in their father’s footsteps as a police officer, but tried several jobs before he embarked on that journey.
“He was a farm hand and did a bit of truck driving, but he loved the police force,” he said.
Gavin started his policing career in Horsham and later worked in Shepparton.
“When he was younger he pushed a lot of boundaries but he ended up being a very respected and very good police officer,” Brad said.
The life of Shepparton police Acting Sergeant Gavin Sproule will be celebrated at a funeral service in Mooroopna on Monday.
Acting Sgt Sproule was killed when his car and another vehicle collided at the intersection of Verney Rd and Nightingale Way just after 9pm — on Saturday, February 17.
Earlier this week colleagues remembered Mr Sproule as a ‘‘vibrant and respected’’ man.
‘‘He’s a brother, he’s a father, he’s a husband, and he’s a valued member of our organisation,’’ Shepparton police Inspector Troy Hargadon said.
‘‘To lose a life at any circumstance is a tragic event, and it has a significant impact on anybody, whether it’s a member of the police force, or a community member.
‘‘I’d like to thank the community for their support. Please stick with us, we are here, we are dedicated to serving you. We will continue to do that day in, day out, regardless of the circumstances.’’
Insp Hargadon said traffic diversions would be in place on Monday with vehicles expected to be diverted on Echuca Rd, Mooroopna.
‘‘Respectfully, we ask the community to be mindful,’’ he said.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the full police honours service including police horses, motorbikes, vehicles and a pipe band.
Acting Sgt Sproule had been stationed at Shepparton and Mooroopna, for a number of years, and also had connections to the Cobram and Wangaratta forces.
The funeral service will be held at the Sir Ian McLennan Community Centre on Monday, February 26 commencing at 1pm.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Keith Douglas Morrison, who passed away on February 15 2018 in Blue Mountains, New South Wales, leaving to mourn family and friends. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Keith Douglas Morrison’s life. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one.
Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Keith Douglas Morrison to pay them a last tribute. For the viewing and funeral service information please see event section below.
The tribunal had ordered that John Gregory Donlan and Ward Andrew Hanson, who were off duty at the time of the attack, be reinstated but deprived of some seniority. It ruled they were capable of rendering valuable service in the future and should have the opportunity to continue in the police force.
……..appealed against the decision. Donlan and Hanson were convicted of assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in September 1990. Yesterday, the dissenting judge, Justice Powell, said the men were not jailed because the magistrate took into account the fact they would “suffer severely” as a result of being sacked.
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Geoffrey Allan KINNEY
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Geoffrey Allan KINNEY
Late of ?
New South Wales Police Force
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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 21 January 1952
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001), Friday 26 March 1971 (No.34), page 968
Warren. — Sergeant 3rd Class Geoffrey Allan Kinney, stationed at Warren, during the absence on leave of Sergeant 3rd Class Ronald Kevin Griffiths, from 21st February, 1971.
Paul is described as a nice bloke who was a quietly spoken gentleman.
He was a very thorough and meticulous Detective. A Registered Psychiatric Nurse before he joined. Always had a ciggie and cuppa in his hand when out the front of Newcastle Police Station with a brief in hand. Happily frequented the Grand Hotel Newcastle on many a Friday afternoon. A pleasure to work alongside and somehow always reminded us youngsters that we drove too fast! A real good cop who could tell a good yarn. He has many friends in the Newcastle area who, along with his family will miss him dearly.
PAUL’s family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service, to be held in the chapel of Lake Macquarie Memorial Park Crematorium, Cessnock Road Ryhope this SATURDAY morning, 17th February, 2018 commencing at 10 o’clock.
Published in The Newcastle Herald on Feb. 14, 2018
You came into my life. We laughed. We cried. We loved. And then you left. You were not forgotten. Now you have left again, but you will not be forgotten. You gave me memories so that I will have flowers in springtime. Rest in peace my Dear Friend and Love. My Prayers, Blessings and Love goes with you.
KATE LE BROCQ
February 16, 2018
I’m sorry to hear that Paul has left this world. I knew Paul well both during his nursing days and also for a time after he joined the police force. I found him to be a thorough gentleman with a beautiful soul. He had a special gift for being able to communicate with people of all types and this saw him do well in both professions. He also had a fabulous sense of humour and I shared many a funny time with him. He will be missed, but never forgotten. R.I.P Paul, and my sympathy and condolences are extended to your family and friends…Nadia Wane
