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OBITUARIES
Updated 30th July, 2010
L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death Of Ex PC 98C Bernard (Brian) Craig (77)who passed away at Marie Curie, Fairmilehead on Sunday, 25th July 2010 following illness.
He is survived by wife June, son John and daughter Jackie (FIB, Fettes HQ).
After service in the RAF, Brian joined Edinburgh City Police in 1956 and worked in C-Division at Oxgangs, West End, Wester Hailes, and Corstorphine. He retired in 1986.
His funeral will take place on Monday, 2nd August 2010 at Mortonhall Crematorium at 1300 hours to which all friends and former colleagues are welcome.
D & G Branch regret to inform you of the death of Allan Murray who Died on 23rd July
Lanarkshire Branch regret to inform you of the death of Sgt Donald McLean, formerly of P Division, Strathclyde Police who died at home on Saturday 24th July 2010, after a long illness.
Donald was a native of the village of Taynuilt in Argyll and was educated at the local Primary School and then Oban High School. He was called up for National Service with Royal Artillery in 1953 and He Joined Lanarkshire Constabulary in 1955 serving in Carstairs, Viewpark and finally Bellshill where he retired from in 1986.
Donald is survived by his wife Helen, 5 children, grandchildren and great grand children.
R & D Branch regret to inform you of the death, on 24th July, of Ex-Sergeant Robert Osborne, Greenock.
Bob served with Greenock Burgh, R & B and Strathclyde.
Our condolences are expressed to his wife and family.
L & B Branch regret to infrom you of the death of Ex Inspector Edward Petrie (95) who passed away in Falkirk on 7 July. His funeral has already been held.
He is survived by his daughter Anne.
Eddie joined Perth Constabulary in 1937, before transferring to ECP in 1942. He worked at Portobello, CID and finished up as Inspector in Leith Docks before retiring in 1967.
He then ran a greengrocers shop in Brightons, Falkirk for a few years befor joining Customs & Excise at Grangemouth Docks from where he finally retired.
Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death on 15 July 2010 of James HUTCHISON, who died peacefully at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Clydebank. Mr Hutchison was in his 86th year, having retired from Strathclyde Police in 1976. He is survived by his wife.
Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death of Branch Life Member William (Willie) White. Willie died just before his 82 birthday having retired in 1980 in the rank of Chief Inspector from "HQ".
Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death on 6 July 2010 of Ian SMITH of Duns, Berwickshire. A former City of Glasgow and latterly Strathclyde Police Officer, Mr Smith was 80 years of age in March of this year having retired in January 1982.
He is survived by his wife
North East Branch regret to inform you of the death of Roddy Jamieson age 57 years. (Retired PC - 1999).
North East Branch regret to inform you of the death of Derek Golder age 55 years. (Retired Inspector -2004).
Argyll Branch regret to inform you of the death of Branch member Allan Douglas(72).
Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death on 10 July 2010 of ex Superintendent, (John) Alastair McLuckie
Mr McLuckie, who was 67 years of age, served within ‘T’ Division Traffic Department, Strathclyde Police and retired on 1st March 1998.
He is survived by his wife.
L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of Ex Chief Superintendent Archie Reid (85) who passed away on 5 July after many years of failing health.
He is survived by his wife Mary, children Isobel and Archie and step children Bill, Bryan and Simon.
Archie joined Edinburgh City Police in 1946, following sevice in the Royal Navy. He rose through the ranks. reaching Chief Super in 1976 when he was in charge of the old A Division at Causewayside. He retired in 1980 after 33 years service.
Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death on 1 July 2010 of Robert Sharp who was 70 years of age. He retired from "E" Division in December 1991.
He is survived by his wife.
Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death on 6 July 2010 of Glasgow Branch member, James Blair Chapman. Blair was 55 years of age having retired from "H" Courts Branch in January 2004.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death on 29 June of Branch Life Member George C Davidson. George, who was 84 years of age, served in "B" Division and retired in January 1981.
He is survived by his wife.
Highlands & Islands Branch regret to inform you of the death of Retired Chief Inspector Donald (DA) Morrison (81) at Portree on Monday, 28 June.
DA, a native of the Isle of Harris, joined Inverness-shire Constabulary in 1952, and retired in the 1980s as Chief Inspector while Sub Divisional Officer at Stornoway,having previously been Inspector & SDO at Portree.
Glasgow Branch regrets to advise of the death on 24 June 2010 of Glasgow Branch member James O'CONNOR . Mr O'Connor, who was 70 years of age, retired in the rank of Sergeant from "D" Division in 1991,
He is survived by his wife.
Glasgow Branch regrets to advise of the death on 22 June 2010 of Donald Cameron. Donald, who was 72 years of age, retired in February 1992, having served as a Constable in 'G' Division, Sergeant in 'A' Division on promotion to Inspector served in various parts of Lanarkshire.
R & D Branch regret to inform you of the death on 22nd June 2010 of ex Chief Inspector James Gammack (82) Inchinnan. He retired from K Division, Strathclyde Police in 1985.
Our condolences are expressed to his family.
Fife Branch regret to inform you of the death of former Sergeant Alan Izatt,aged 59 following a short but brave battle against renal cancer. He retired in 2004.
Ayrshire Branch regret to inform you of the death of retired Superintendent Alistair Kilgour aged 74. Alistair passed away suddenly on Wednesday 9th June 2010.
After joining Ayr County Police he served in several stations throughout the force area, was involved in the Training Department for sometime. Following Regionalisation he returned to operational duties within Ayrshire, on being promoted to Superintendent he moved to G Division completing his service in Govan from where he retired.
He is survived by his wife Barbara, son Stuart and grandchildern.
Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family.
Lanarkshire Branch regret to inform you of the death of ex Constable Stephen Clements(50) who died on 8th June. He had served in P & N Divisions and retired in September 1993. Stepehen had been the victim of a very Serious Assault whilst working in Bellshill.
L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of Branch Member Ex PS 26A John Hogg (77) who passed away on 6th June.
He is survived by his son Alan.
John joined Edinburgh City Police and the only information I have is that he finished up as Admin. Sgt. at Braid Place before retiring in 1984.
L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of Ex PC40D Alexander Turner (94) who died on 3 June. He worked Leith and Portobello.
Sandy reitred in 1973 and returned to the the Glenlivet area where he ran the Post Office and General Store at Tomnavoulin.
He is survived by his 6 daughters and 12 grandchildren.
Lanarkshire Branch regret to inform you of the death of retired member James Allan (90) on Saturday 5th June 2010.
Consable Allan who was well known in the Stonehouse area served laterly in Q Division before retiring in (1974) He was also well known as a member of the Stonehouse Male Voice Choir.
James is survived by his daughter Eleanor and Son James and grandchildren
North East Branch regret to inform you of the death of Eric Leitch Ex P.C. Moray (Retired 1996). Funeral was on Thursday 10 June.
Eric was 64 years of age and was ex Surrey Constabulary, joining Aberdeen City Police in 1975.
L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of Ex PS David (Albert) Young (85) who passed away at the Marie Curie Hospice on 29 May.
He is survived by his wife Cath, son Malcolm, (a serving officer in L & B) and daughters, Mairi and Frances.
Dave joined Lothian & Peebles and served in Musselburgh and Dunbar before being promoted to Sergeant and worked in Training for many years.
L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of Branch Member, Ex PS Eion Mackay (85) who passed away on 15 May in Stromness.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, son Eion and daughter Eileen.
Eion joined in 1948, was promoted Sgt. 1962 and served in South Queensferry, Linlithgow, Haddington CID and latterly at Dalkeith, before retiring in 1973.
L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of Ex PS Iain Rafferty (77) who passed away on 17 May.
He is survived by his wife Hazel and daughter Mooneen.
Iain retired from Gayfield Square Police Station.
Tayside Branch regret to inform you of the death of Trevor Harrison who joined the Force in 1975 and spent his career in Western Division. Trevor retired on ill health in 1999 and became a document server in Blairgowrie. He than became seriously ill and died on Friday, 21st May.
Trevor is survived by his wife Kathleen and two daughters Laura and Lynda.
Tayside Branch regret to inform you of the death of Bill Walker who was a well liked PC in Perthshire and finished his time in the Lost and Found Department at Perth. Bill was 83 when he passed away on 20th May and is survived by his wife, Jessie, and two sons, Barrie and Kenneth.
H & I Branch regret to inform you of the death of John Jones-Davies on 26th May 2010.
The funeral took place at 1430 hours on Thursday 3rd June 2010 at Inverness Crematorium.
Tayside Branch regret to inform you of the death of Stan Lazmirski, 65 years, who died at home on 21 May, 2010.
Tayside Branch regret to inform you of the death of Trevor Harrison ex Western division who died at PRI on Friday 21 May after a long illness.
He leaves a wife, Kathleen and 2 daughters, Laura and Lynda.
Tayside Branch regret to inform you of the death of Richard Bryan, a retired officer who served with Angus Constabulary.
Richard is survived by his wife Sybil, a son and daughter.