| Item: 3353 Date: 13/07/2026 |
| It is with sadness I report the death on 10th July of Bryan Coggins. Constable City Divisions. Remembered by many as a good footballer who played for the Force. Funeral details to follow when known. |
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| Item: 3352 Date: 13/07/2026 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death last week of Eric Harriman age 91 years. He was a Constable on A Division and the Plan Drawer. He continued and this on retirement. Very meticulous in his job which was much appreciated by all who called on his services. Keen member of the Aviation Group. At Eric's request there will be no Funeral and his ashes will be scattered privately. |
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| Item: 3352 Date: 13/07/2026 |
| The Funeral of Roger Lucas is at haycome crematorium, Bath at 10am on Thursday 23rd July 2026. All friends and colleagues are welcome. Afterwards at Salford Golf Club. |
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| Item: 3351 Date: 04/07/2026 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death of Roger Lucas age 81 years, on the 3rd July after a short illness. He served as a Constable on B Division , FCS, and Keynsham. Known to many Bristol officers. Funeral details to follow when known. |
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| Item: 3350 Date: 21/06/2026 |
| It is with sadness that I have heard of the death of Derek Archer former Constable B Division. I do not know the date of his death or any other details BUT his Funeral is Tomorrow 23rd June at 1.30pm at Mendip Crematorium OldCroscombe Road, Wells BA5 3RR. |
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| Item: 3349 Date: 16/06/2026 |
| It is with sadness that I have just heard of the death of Goeff Roost in Portugal where he was living, He has been in poor health for a couple of years and died on 12th June 2026. Ex Detective Inspector Geoff was a well known and dedicated officer well liked by all of his colleagues. A talented footballer and a great sense of fun. will be much missed. |
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| Item: 3348 Date: 06/05/2026 |
| With reference to the dath of Dave Hurst there will be a private Funeral followed by a celebration of life event in the near future. This was Dave's wishes. I will post details when known. |
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| Item: 3347 Date: 26/04/2026 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death of David Hurst on 24th April 2026. Dave was a Constable on the Mounted Section and appears in many of the old Bristol Police photos on his horse. He was also a keen walker. Funeral details will be posted when known. |
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| Item: 3346 Date: 05/04/2026 |
| THe Funeral of David Branfield is at St Augustines Church at Whitchurch at 1.30pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026 . All friends and colleagues are welcome. |
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| Item: 3345 Date: 30/03/2026 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death on 14th March of Neil Sims ex SOCO. A well known and popular man always willing to help colleagues. The Funeral is at Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium, BS37 8RF at 11.30am on Tuesday 14th April 2026. All friends and colleagues are welcome. |
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| Item: 3334 Date: 12/03/2026 |
| It is with sadness that I report the unexpected death of David Branfield. Dave was a Chief Inspector in Comms and the City Divisions. No other details yet but Funeral details to follow when known. |
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| Item: 3333 Date: 19/01/2026 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death after a short illness of Ray Gainey on 12th January 2026. Ray served as a Constable in the Bristol Divisions. Funeral details to follow when known. |
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| Item: 3332 Date: 12/01/2026 |
| It is with sadness that I report the death on 8th January of Maureen Dark the Widow of former D/Inspector David Dark. Her Funeral is at 11.15am on February the 12th at Westerleigh Crematorium. All welcom eto attend. |
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| Item: 3327 Date: 14/11/2025 |
| The Funeral of Tom Tippetts is on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 10.15am at St Stephens Parish Church, St Stephens Avenue Bristol BS1 1EQ. All friends and colleagues are welcome. Tom requested that any donations be given to St Peter's Hospice. There is a tribute link : https//www.stpetershospice.org/tribute/funds/tomtippets/ |
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