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OBITUARIES

Updated 16th August, 2008

Tayside Branch regret to inform you of the death of ex Inspector Bill Stewart (88), who was a Fleet Air Arm mechanic with the navy and survived the torpedo attack on the HMS Ark Royal in 1941, began his career with the City of Dundee Police force in 1947.

Born in Aberfeldy and educated in Methven, he spent seven years in the navy before taking up a career in the police.

He was made sergeant in 1968 and worked in the traffic department.

A vintage motorcycle enthusiast since the age of 12, Mr Stewart was also a founding member of the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club and the East of Scotland Motor Club.He was a member of the Scottish team that won the Windmill International Vintage Motor Cycle Rally in Harrogate in 1973.

His daughter Sandi Taylor said, "His love of sports was great. He played tennis, football, bowling, snooker, darts, and cricket and enjoyed fishing. He acquired lots of trophies from his sporting days, which were before his time in the police."

Bill was also a member of police and Invergowrie bowling clubs and was a past member of the police football and cricket clubs.

After 30 years with the traffic department Bill retired and devoted more attention to his love of vintage motorcycles, restoring the vehicles and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Janet, whom he married in 1943, daughter Sandi, three grandchildren and two great-children.

His funeral will be held at Parkgrove Crematorium, Friockheim on Monday 25th at 13.30hrs

L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of retired officer Ex PC George Carruthers (61) who passed away on 13 August.

He is survived by his wife Lorna and daughter Nicola.

I am unable to give any details of George's service record.

R & D Branch regret to inform you of the death on 12th August 2008 of John Turner (68) Inchinnan. John served with Renfrew & Bute Constabulary and latterly with Strathclyde Police retiring in the post of Sergeant from the Traffic Department, Greenock.

Our condolences are expressed to Nancy and the family. 

L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of retired officer E34 Alexander Wood, (81) on 12th August,2008.

He is survived by his wife Marion (Myra).

The funeral will take place at Mortonhall Crematorium main chapel on Thursday, 21st August at 11am, to which all friends and former colleagues are invited.

Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death on 9 August 2008 of Glasgow Branch Member Ex Inspector James McCallum ROBB. Mr Robb, who was 79 years of age, retired from "E" Division in December 1980.

He is survived by his wife Myra, daughter Pamela and sons Ian and Andrew.

L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of retired officer PC2264-B Stephen McMillan (53) on Friday 8th August 2008.

He is survived by his wife Alexandra.

L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of retired PS 1443-B Alan Ferrier on Friday 8th August 2008.

He is survived by his wife Evelyn and children Leesa and John.

Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death of ex Detective Inspector William CARSON. Mr Carson who was 93 years of age, was a Glasgow Branch Life Member. He retired from the City of Glasgow Police in January 1969 having served in "E" and "G" Divisions. We have only received this notice today (8/8/08) Following his retiral he moved to the Sutherland area and is survived by his wife Mary

Tayside Branch regret to inform you of the death of Ex-Sergeant Adrian Tavendale suddenly on Tuesday, 5th August. He worked in Western Division all his service and finished up as a sergeant in Crieff.

He leaves a widow (Janetta) and three children.

L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death on 4th August 2008 of retired officer Bert Johnson DS HQ-2, aged 81 years.

He is survived by his wife Joan.

Following service during the War, Bert joined Edinburgh City Police in 1950 and served most of his time in CID before retiring in 1977

Tayside Branch regret to inform you of the death of ex Constable ERIC JEFFREY (59 years) Central Division who passed away whilst at home yesterday.

Eric recently held a wake after being diagnosed with a terminal illness and a large number of ex colleagues attended. Apparently stated at his living wake that he'd stopped buying long life milk!

L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of retired officer James (Jimmy) Tolmie PC HQ-3 on Friday 25th July 2008, aged 76 years.

He is survived by his wife Maureen, son Ronnie and daughter in law Maureen.

Jimmy joined Lancashire Police before transferring to Edinburgh City Police in 1965. Most of his service was spent in the old A Division, finishing up at Central Cells before retiring in 1987.

L & B Branch regret to inform you of the death of Ex Det. Insp Bob Campbell who passed away on 24 July.

He is survived by his wife Margaret.

We have no real service record for Bob apart from him working Gayfield plain clothes, Braid Place and then CID.

Ayrshire Branch regret to inform you of the death on Friday 25th July 2008 of retired Sergeant Cornelius (Neily) McNeill aged 76, Neily served in various parts of Ayrshire retiring from Ayr in 1979.

Our sympathy is extended to his family.

Ayrshire Branch regret to inform you of the death of retired Constable John (Ian) McCluskey aged 52 years, who passed away on Thursday 24th July 2008. Ian served in U Division Strathclyde Police and retired in August 2001. 

Our condolences go to his wife Barbara, son Stephen and daughter Stacey.

Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death on 16 July 2008 of ex Sergeant David CAMERON. Mr Cameron, who was 61, retired from "C" Division in August 2001. He is survived by his wife Anne.

Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death on 17 July of Branch member Robert Purcell McLAREN. Mr McLaren who was 91 years of age and a widower, retired in the rank of Inspector from the City of Glasgow Police in April 1966.

R & D Branch regret to inform you of the death on 16th July 2008 of William Glavin (80) Greenock. Willie served in Greenock Burgh, R & B and latterly in Strathclyde Police, retiring as Sergeant.

Our condolences are expressed to his family.

Glasgow Branch regret to record the death on 14 June 2008, of William W MUIR.

Mr Muir, a Glasgow Branch Life Member, was 87 years of age having retired, Sergeant, from the City of Glasgow Police in September 1971.

He is survived by his wife Jean.

R & D Branch regret to inform you of the death on 5th July 2008 of James Gemmell (82) of Renfrew. Jimmy retired as Sergeant from Strathclyde Police and served in Renfrew & Bute Constabulary.

Our sympathies are extended to his family.

Central Branch regret to inform you of the death of MARTIN GEDDES Martin died peacefully in his sleep at his home at Bridge of Earn on Sunday morning, 22nd June, 2008. He had been unwell for some time. He is survived by his wife Yvonne and his family and our sympathy goes out to them.

Martin was stationed at Falkirk, Bonnybridge, Longcroft, Denny and Stirling, retiring as an Inspector.

Glasgow Branch regret to inform you of the death on 18 June 2008 of Neil Thomson aged 74.

He retired, Inspector from "F" Division in 1985.

He is survived by his son Neil and daughter Lisa.

Tayside Branch regret to inform you of the death of William Kidd aged 60, on Saturday 21st June. He worked in the Control Room prior to retiring in 1997.