| Item: 3322 Date: 04/10/2025 |
| The Funeral of Marie Hobbs is on Friday 24th October at 10.15am at Westerleigh Crematorium. Please wear bright colours. No flowers. All friends are welcome. The Wake will be at the Kendleshire Golf Club. Please let Robin know if you are attending for catering purposes. Thank you. |
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| Item: 3321 Date: 02/10/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the sudden death of Sue Burchett on 26th August 2025. Her husband, Roger was a Kent Officer who joined our Branch. Sue and Roger came on many of our holidays and events and is well known to our fellow passengers. The Funeral has already taken place. |
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| Item: 3320 Date: 02/10/2025 |
| The Funeral of George Barclay is on Thursday 16th October at 2.15pm at Westerleigh Crematorium. All friends and colleagues are welcome. |
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| Item: 3319 Date: 26/09/2025 |
| It is with much sadness that I report the death on 25th September 2025 of Marie Hobbs age 76 years after a long bravely fought illness. Marie was a loyal supporter of Bristol NARPO who always helped out at socials and enjoyed many holidays and trips with the Branch over the years. Her smile was infectious. Our thoughts are with Robin and the family at this sad time. Robin a former Sergeant was our Past Branch Chairman. Funeral details to follow when known. |
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| Item: 3318 Date: 24/09/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death on 7th September 2025 of Clive Williams age 84 years after a short illness. He was a Chief Inspector in the Bristol Divisions and Traffic Department. Had been living in Wales. There will be a private family funeral on 2nd October at 12noon at Langstone Crematorium near Newport. |
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| Item: 3317 Date: 24/09/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death of George Barclay age 91 years on 23rd September 2025. He was a Constable on D Division . He and his late wife Margaret enjoyed many of our Narpo trips and holidays over the years. Funeral details to follow when known. |
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| Item: 3316 Date: 21/09/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death on 7th September 2025 pf Pearl Walbrin age 96 years. She was the Widow of Constable Peter Walbrin Kingsdown area man. Pearl was a lovely supportive lady and they both enjoyed the NARPO holidays where Pate was known as the 'Father of the Coach'. Her Funeral is at South Bristol Crematorium at 10.30am on Monday 6th October 2025. All friends are welcome. |
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| Item: 3315 Date: 04/09/2025 |
| The Funeral of Dave (Foggy) Phillips is at 10.30am on Wednesday 24th September 2025 at Worle Crematorium. Attendees are asked to wear black clothing. THere will be no Wake as per Dave's wishes. Donations can be made to RNLI in Dave's memory. All friends and colleagues are welcome to attend. |
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| Item: 3314 Date: 28/08/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the sudden death on 26th August 2025 of Dave (Foggy) Phillips. Dave was a well known police motor cyclist on Drugs and Crime Squads. He was a competent Trainer and many have reason to thank him for his expertise and skills. Funeral details to follow when known. |
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| Item: 3313 Date: 16/08/2025 |
| The Funeral of Dick Perry is on Wednesday 20th August 2025 at 2.30pm at Christchurch, Church Road, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3AE. The service will be followed by Refreshments at the Kendleshire Golf Club. All friends and colleagues welcome. |
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| Item: 3312 Date: 07/08/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death on 5th August of Richard (Dick) Perry age 72 years. He joined as a Cadet and went on to become a D/ Sergeant on CID, NCS and SOCA. A much liked colleague who was always willing to help those around him. Funeral details to follow when known. |
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| Item: 3311 Date: 04/08/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death on 20th July 2025 of Richard (Rick) Spiring age 78 at Plymouth. He served in the Royal Navy before joining Bristol Constabulary. He was a Constable who was involved in many community initiatives and was a keen sportsman. His Funeral is Park Cemetery at Plymouth at 11am on Wednesday 13th August. All welcome to attend. |
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| Item: 3310 Date: 19/07/2025 |
| The Funeral of Keith Bunting is at 11am on Friday 1st August at Westerleigh Crematorium. All friends and colleagues are welcome. |
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| Item: 3309 Date: 18/07/2025 |
| The Funeral of Chris Eynon is at 12.30pm on Tuesday 12th August 2025 at St Mary's Church, High Street, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 ODW. All friends and colleagues are welcome. |
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| Item: 3308 Date: 17/07/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death on 15th July 2025 of Keith Bunting age 85 years. Formerly Gloucester he served on S Gloucestershire, Regional Crime Squad and ended up as D/Chief Inspector on Holmes Unit. A well liked colleague with a good sense of humour. His Funeral details will be published when known. |
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| Item: 3307 Date: 10/07/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death on the 9th July 2025 of Christopher (Chris) Eynon age 85 years after a long illness. Affectionately known as Choochie he was a Constable on C Division. The Funeral details will be published when known. |
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| Item: 3306 Date: 16/06/2025 |
| I have just heard of the death on 25th May 2025 of Roger Harvey age 85 years. He was a transferee from Warwickshire and became a Sergeant in Bristol. He was Coroner's Officer both in Bristol and on retirement. His Funeral is on Wednesday 18th June at 11.15am at Canford Crematorium, Westbury on Trym, Bristol. All friends and colleagues welcome. |
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| Item: 3305 Date: 16/06/2025 |
| The Funeral of Robert (Bob) Dawe will be at Westerleigh Crematorium at 12 noon on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 followed by a Wake at his beloved DINGS Clubhouse at Frenchay. All friends and colleagues will be made very welcome. |
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| Item: 3304 Date: 29/05/2025 |
| The Funeral of Ted Lyle is at 12.15pm on Tuesday 17th June 2025 at Westerleigh Crematorium. BS37 8QP. All friends and colleagues are welcome. |
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| Item: 3303 Date: 25/05/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death today the 25th May of Edward (Ted) Lyle age 85 years. He was a Traffic Policeman for most of his career in Bristol. He enjoyed travel and came on our NARPO trips around the country. He will be sadly missed. Funeral details to follow when known. |
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| Item: 3303 Date: 21/05/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the following recent deaths. Glyndwr Jones former Inspector , Bristol. Annette Hall Widow of Inspector Don Hall and Gwen Squires, Widow of D/Constable Phil Squires. They were reported to NARPO HQ and I do not have any further details. |
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| Item: 3302 Date: 08/05/2025 |
| The Funeral of Gerald Ashley is 1.30pm on Wednesday 21st May 2025 at South Bristol Crematorium , Bridgwater Road, Bristol. All Friends and Colleagues are welcome. Afterwards meet at The Fox and Goose on the Bridgwater Road. |
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| Item: 3301 Date: 19/04/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death today of Gerald Ashley age 90 years. He was a Sergeant in Bristol Divisions. Gerald and Pat have been married for 68 years and he will be much missed by his Family and Friends. Funeral details to follow when known. |
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| Item: 3300 Date: 07/04/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death on 4th April 2025 of John Baber age 91 years. John served in Bristol from 1957 to his retirement in 1985. A man that enjoyed being a Police Officer. His son Rich is a member of A&S NARPO having followed in his Dad's footsteps. Funeral details to follow when known. |
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| Item: 3299 Date: 04/04/2025 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death of Ian Morrissey age 74 years after a long illness. Ian was a character and well known for his love of Fire Engines. He served as a PC on A and B Divisions. His Fineral is at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 17th April 2025 at 12 midday. Meet afterwards at Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club (West End Lane, Nailsea BS48 4BY ) |
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| Item: 3298 Date: 09/03/2025 |
| I have just read in the Obituaries column the sad news of the death on 1st March 2025 of Mervyn Jones after a long illness. Merv was a Constable on B Division and the Drugs Squad. He always had a smile on his face and really enjoyed his job and the companionship of his colleagues. The Funeral is at South Bristol Crematorium , Bedminster Down, Bristol at 12 noon on Monday 31st March 2025. All friends and colleagues are welcome. |
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| Item: 1309 Date: 18/07/2025 |
| The Funeral of Chris Eynon is at 12.30pm on Tuesday 12th August 2025 at St May's Church, High Street, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 ODW |
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| Item: 1309 Date: 18/07/2025 |
| The Funeral of Chris Eynon is on Tuesday 12th August 2025 at 12.30pm at St Mary's Church, High Street, Shirehampton BRISTOL. BS11 ODW. All friends and colleagues are welcome . |
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| Item: 1309 Date: 18/07/2025 |
| The Funeral of Chris Eynon is at 12.30pm on Tuesday 12th August at St Mary's Church, Shirehampton , Bristol. BS11 ODW. All friends and colleagues are welcome. |
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| Item: 1309 Date: 18/07/2025 |
| The Funeral of Chris Eynon is on Tuesday 12th August 2025 at 12.30pm at St Mary's Church, High Street, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 ODW. All friends and colleagues are welcome. |
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