Charles Vincent PARSONS   APM   

AKA Charles PARSONS, Charlie PARSONS, Parso   

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of  Wyrallah, NSW  

Inspector no class Parsons

 

Relations in ‘the job’  

Father to NSWPF Retired former Assistant Commissioner Peter Charles PARSONS # 16361 

Father of NSWPF Retired Det SenSgt Kelvin Darcy PARSONS # 18524   

Grandfather of NSWPF SenCon Alex PARSONS, NSWPF # 22702  

Grandfather to QPol Det SenCon Joseph PARSONS, QPol # ?????

Nephew to Greg HARGRAVES – SenCon Resigned

Brother-In-Law to Mick ROGERS, NSWPF # ?????

Nephew to Jason ROGERS, QPol # ????? ( Resigned )

Daughter-In-Law – Kerri PARSONS, NSWPF # ????? ( Resigned )

Great Grand-Father to Billy PARSONS, NSWPF # ????? ( Commencing with NSWPF in early 2026 )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

NSW Police Training College –  Penrith  –  Class #   00?   

 Came 3rd out of a Class of 84 Trainees

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 614   

Regd. #  7336   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Penrith Police College on Tuesday 10 June 1952  ( aged  21  years,  4  months,  11  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 30 June 1952 ( aged  21  years,  5  months,  0  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? 1958   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ? ( NO )      

Senior Constable – appointed 1 December 1963   

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1968  

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 14 March 1976    

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Inspector 3rd Class – appointed  31 December 1982   

Chief Inspector – appointed  12 June 1985   

Superintendent – appointed  26 March 1986   

Chief Superintendent – appointed   ? ? ?   ( YES )     

Assistant Commissioner – appointed 14 September 1988

Final Rank: =   Assistant Commissioner  

Stations:   Parramatta ( GDs )( ProCst )( 18 Division )( 30 June 1952 -30 November 1952 ), Darlinghurst ( 3 Division )( GDs )( 1 December 1952 – 6 May 1953 ), Walcha ( GDs )( ProCst )( 7 May 1953 – 18 January 1957 ), Eugowra ( GDs )( 19 January 1957 – 31 January 1962 ), Wardell ( GDs )( 1 February 1962 – 24 August 1964 ), Goodooga ( GDs )( 24 August 1964 – 3 October 1968 ),  Ballina ‘D’ District ( GDs )( Sgt 3/c )( O.I.C. )( 4 October 1968 – 13 March 1976 ), Brewarrina ( GDs )( 14 March 1976 – ? ), Young ( GDs )( 2.I.C. )( 28 April 1978 – 30 May 1979 ), Cowra ( GDs )( O.I.C. )( 31 May 1979 – 1982 ), Grafton ( GDs )( Insp. I.C. )( 1982 –  ), Lismore ( Divisional Inspector / Staff Officer ( 12 April 1985 – ? ), Peel District ( Tamworth )( District Commander )( 26 March 1986 – ? ),  Region North ( Commander )( North Sydney – Qld border )( 14 September 1988 ) – Retirement        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 10 June 1952    to  30 April 1991    =  38  years,    10  months,    20  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  10 June 1952   to  30 April 1991   =  38  years,    10  months,    20  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:    34  years,   6  months,   21  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     60  years,   3  months,   0  days    

Awards: 

NSW Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal – grant January 1973

Commissioners Commendation for Courage for the Arrest of an armed and dangerous offender in Ballina on 13 April 1973    

National Medal – granted 27 November 1990 ( Asst. Commissioner )  

Australian Police Medal – granted 26 January 1990 ( Asst. Commissioner )

 Born:  Friday 30 January 1931 at Walcha, NSW         

Died on:  Thursday 20 November 2025    

Age:    94  years,   9  months,   21  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive   

Cause:  Old Age   

Event location:   Lismore Base Hospital, Lismore, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Friday 5 December 2025 @ 2pm   

Funeral location:   the Chapel, Parkview Funeral Home, 43 Holland Street, Goonellabah, NSW

Richmond Police District provided an official Police Guard of Honour   

Wake location: Lismore Workers Sports Club  

Wake date:  Friday 5 December 2025

Funeral Parlour:  Parkview Funeral home, 43 Holland Street, Goonellabah, NSW  

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2025 )  

Charlie is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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On behalf of my husband, Peter Parsons, Assistant Commissioner APM, Retired.

Death of former Assistant Commissioner Charles Vincent Parsons APM – registered number 7336.

It is with great sadness that the family of Charlie Parsons regret to inform of his passing yesterday, 20/11/2025 at Lismore Base Hospital following a short illness.

Charlie was 94 years old and retired from NSWPF in 1993 as an Assistant Commissioner, North Region. Country born, he served the majority of his service in country NSW.

Among his many achievements, Charlie always maintained that his proudest was his marriage to Fay (decd), and his five children – Peter, Anne (decd), Kel (decd), Jennifer and Ben.

Charlie was an avid proponent of the basic rights of the Police Officer, and served as a representative of the NSW Police Association for most of his career. His service was recognised by being made a life member on 25/5/1983. Before he passed he was the second oldest living life member in the history of NSWPA. He was awarded the Australian Police medal in the Queen’s birthday honours awards in 1988.

An avowed people person, Charlie was well respected by all who served with and under him.

He leaves 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Whilst extremely proud of all of them, with a majority serving in first responder occupations in QLD, NSW and VIC, Charlie’s proud policing family and legacy continued with sons Peter (Ret A/C), Kel (decd Det Snr/Sgt), grandsons Alex (current S/C – Port Stephens PAC), Joseph (current Det S/C QLDP), nephew Greg Hargraves (S/C – resigned), brother in law Mike Rogers (NSWP – resigned), nephew Jason Rogers ( QLDP – resigned) and lastly (not least) Charlie’s great grandson Billy Parsons enters NSW Police Academy in early 2026.

A loving Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, he will be sorely missed.

RIP mate.

Peter Parsons.

Funeral details will be forthcoming

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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Cal
10 December 2025 

Blake Robert SHORROCK   

Serving Member    

AKA Blake SHORROCK, Blakey    

* Nickname: Shoz  

Late of  Ducks Lane, Goulburn, NSW

From that day on, if I was going somewhere I was running

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:   ?   

NSW Goulburn Police Academy-  Class #    336 or 337   

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #   54311  

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday   ? ? ?  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Final Rank: =  Constable   

Stations:     ?, Deniliquin ( ProCst ), ?, Murray River Police District – Death         

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   ? ? c2020?     to   29 September 2025   =    ?  years,   ? months,   ? days Service      

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   ? ? ?    to 29 September 2025 =    ? years,    ?  months,   ? days Service     

 Time in Retirement from Police:     0  years,   0 months,  0  days  

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 Born:    ? ? ?       

Died on:  Monday 30 September 2025 @ Goulburn Base Hospital, NSW    

Age:  29  years,   ?  months,   ?  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  Cancer (  Sarcoma  )   

Event location:  Goulburn Base Hospital, NSW

Diagnosis date:  June 2022 ( aged 26 ) – diagnosed with Undifferentated Pleomorphic Sarcoma in his left leg.   

Funeral date:   Tuesday 7 October 2025 @ 2pm   

Funeral location:  St’s peter & Paul’s Cathedral, Bourke St, Goulburn, NSW 

 Wake location:   ?

Wake date: Tuesday 7 October 2025

Funeral Parlour:  R.J. Sidney Craig Funeral Directors, Sloane St, Goulburn, NSW

Buried at:  General Cemetery, Gorman Rd, Goulburn, NSW   

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2025 )    

BLAKE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

BLAKE IS ENTITLED TO BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills    

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

Legends, a very good mate of mine and to countless others received news early in June that completely changed his life. Blake Shorrock, or as he’s more well known as, Shoz, unfortunately received news that what he thought was a hematoma in his leg was actually a form of cancer known as sarcoma. For those of you who know Shoz you would know that he would give you the shirt of his back if you were in need and would go above and beyond for someone in need. Which is why I’m asking people to kindly consider making a donation to assist Blake and his wonderful family in the cost of Blake’s radiotherapy treatment. Any donation is welcome and appreciated. Even just a simple message of support would mean just as much to Blake and his family

Fundraiser for Blake Shorrock by Jackson Weeks : Shoz’s sarcoma treatment

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
2 October 2025 

Updated 6 March 2026 with Live Stream and additional articles and photos.

Matthew John Jeremiah MEARES   

AKA Matthew MEARS, Mat MEARS, Mearsy       

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Belmont North, NSW 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

Melissa MEARES, NSWPF # 36355  ( Wife )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  

John Devenish MEARES, NSWPF # Nil – pre numbers ( joined 1862 )  ?  

Stephen T. MEARES, NSWPF # 19029      ?  

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #  234  

New South Wales Police Force    

ProCst # 99861   

Regd. #   25733   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 14 February 1988 ( aged  18  years,  11  months,  13  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 6 May 1988  ( aged  19 years,  6  months,  8  days )

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?  

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed  27 March 2011   

Chief Inspector – appointed   ? ? ?  

Final Rank: =    Chief Inspector  

Stations:     ?, Instructor – NSW Police Academy – Law ( 5 years )( 12 July 1998 – 8 July 2002 ), Manning – Great Lakes LAC ( Sgt ), Lake Macquarie LAC ( 5 October 2009 – 26 March 2011 ), Port Stephens L.A.C. ( Insp )( Professional Standards )( 27 March 2011 – ? ), Newcastle City Police District –       

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 15 February 1988      to     ? ? ?  =    ?  years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 15 February 1988   to   ? ? ? =    ? years,    ?  months,   ? days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honour system – however:

National Medal – granted     ? ? ?

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted     ? ? ?

National Police Service Medal – granted     ? ? ?

NSW Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal – granted ? ? ?

Clasp to NSW Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal – granted ? ? ?

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal – granted ? ? ?

 Born:   Saturday 1 March 1969   

Died on:  Sunday 1 October 2023   

Age:    54  years,   7  months,   0  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:    ? ? ?

Funeral location:      ?

LIVE STREAM      ?

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2025 )    

  ?  is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE    

  ?  is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO    

  ?  IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance    

  ?  is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

  ?  IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills    

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December 2024

On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.

At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:

Administrative Assistant Sivarajasingham Sivakumarasingham

Chief Inspector Matthew John Jeremiah Meares

Senior Constable Tanya Louise Smith

Detective Senior Constable Joanne Katherine Travers

Chief Inspector Daniel James Sykes

Sergeant Joshua David Kasun

Communications Officer Nicholas Jones

Sergeant Penny Ann Armstrong

Sergeant Leslie Michael Nugent

Senior Intelligence Analyst Fiona Taylor

Administrative Support Officer Ashley Linden Feeney

Probationary Constable Timothy John Wally Sheppard

General Administrative Support Officer Tammy Leigh Nagle

After the ceremony, three of our young Police Legatees – Oscar, Max, and Bronte – were presented with the Commissioner’s Scholarship. This award has the personal endorsement of the Commissioner, and each young Legatee receives money to support them in their chosen studies and endeavours.

A day of love and remembrance, a day of sadness and of promise.

National Police Remembrance Day 2024 | NSW Police Legacy

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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Cal
1 October 2025 

David Andrew HANCOCK

AKA David HANCOCK, Dave HANCOCK   

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Grenfell, NSW       

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  161    

New South Wales Police Force    

ProCst # 92538    

Regd. #   18369   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 25 September 1978  ( aged   21  years,   4  months,   6  days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 11 December 1978  ( aged  21 years,   6  months,   22  days )

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed 11 December 1983   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 11 December 1987   

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )  

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Senior Sergeant  

Stations:     ?, Forensic Imaging Services – Retirement        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 25 September 1978      to   14 July 2007  =   28   years,    9  months,    19  days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  25 September 1978    to  14 July 2007 = 28  years,    9  months,    19  days Service

 Time in Retirement from Police:   18  years,   1  months,   24  days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =   50  years,   1  months,   25  days   

Awards:  National Medal – granted 2 February 1995 ( Sgt ) 

 Born:  Sunday 19 May 1957 @ Grenfell, NSW     

Died on:  Sunday 7 September 2025  @ home   

Age:   68 years,   3  months,   19  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date: Monday 29 September 2025 @ 1pm  

Funeral location:  Grenfell Lawn Cemetery, Henry Lawson Way, Grenfell, NSW

Local Police attended the funeral in uniform

Service Handbook

Wake location:  Grenfell Bowling Club, Grenfell, NSW  

Wake date: Monday 29 September 2025

Funeral Parlour:  Penrose Funeral Care, Burrangong St, Grenfell, NSW

Buried at:  Grenfell Lawn Cemetery, Henry Lawson Way, Grenfell, NSW    

Grave Location:  Section:  Lawn B       Row:  E         Plot:  24

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2025 )    

DAVE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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David Andrew Hancock

* Story behind any Nickname:    

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
1 October 2025   

2 October 2025 – Live Stream attached.

Michele Maree D’ARCY   

AKA Michele D’ARCY, Chellie D’ARCY   

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Dubbo, NSW  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class # ADPP 23 ( Class 23 )( 296 )  

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #  40876      

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy  on Sunday  1 May 2005  ( aged  38  years,   1  months,   11  days )       

Probationary Constable – appointed 14 December 2005  ( aged  38 years,   8  months,  23  days )     

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?  

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )    

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?     

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Final Rank: =  Detective Senior Constable    

Stations:     ?, Child Abuse Squad – Dubbo, Retirement         

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 1 May 2005      to     27 March 2025   =    19  years,  10 months,    26  days Service       

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 13 December 2005    to   27 March 2025  =    19  years,    3  months,    14  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     0  years,   5  months,   24 days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     58  years,   0  months,   7  days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system   

 Born:   Monday 20 March 1967  

Died on:  Saturday 20 September 2025   

Age:   58 years,   6  months,   0  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Wednesday 8 October 2025 @ 11am 

Funeral location:  St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Brisbane St, Dubbo, NSW  

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

Wake location:   ? TBA  

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:  Abbey Funeral Home, 93 Wingewarra St, Dubbo, NSW  

Buried at:     ?Dubbo Cemetery,  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2025 )    

MICHELE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
1 October 2025 

Gregory Scott BUTLER   

AKA Greg BUTLER  

* Nickname:  Butto  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  182   

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #   20227   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 8 March 1982  ( aged 21 years,   3  months,  3  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed 28 May 1982  ( 21  years,   5  months,   23  days )    

Constable – appointed 28 May 1983   

Constable 1st Class – appointed  28 May 1987   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )   

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ?   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed   ? ? ? 

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: =  Detective Chief Inspector   

Stations:     ?, Bankstown ( 19 Division ), ?, Accident Investigation Squad ( A.I.S. ), Pt Kembla, ?, Warilla ( Detectives ), ?, Strike Force Maccine – Retirement          

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 8 March 1982      to   11 October 2012    =   30  years,    7  months,  3  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  8 March 1982   to  11 October 2012 =   30 years,    7  months,    3  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     12  years,   11  months,   15  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     51  years,   10  months,   6  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  20 November 1998 ( Det SenCon )   

 Born:   Monday 5 December 1960   

Died on:  Thursday 26 September 2025       

Age:   64   years,   9  months,   21  days  

Organ Donor:  No    

Cause:  Cancer  

Event location:   St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

From Julie:
Thank you all so much for all of you who have phoned, texted and sent messages of love and support for us all following Greg’s sad passing. We are so touched by your words, and Greg would be so humbled.
His funeral arrangements are now made, and we warmly invite you all, his family, his friends, and colleagues to join us in sending Greg on his way.

The funeral will be held at Hanson and Cole Funerals, 634 Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange, NSW 2526 on Tuesday 7th October at 12pm. Afters to be confirmed ASAP.

Funeral date:  Tuesday 7 O ctober 2025  @ noon 

Funeral location:   Hansen & Cole, Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange, NSW

Lake Illawarra PAC will provide an official Police Guard of Honour    

LIVE STREAM  – main Service was NOT Live Streamed.

Conclusion of Service was Recorded.

Wake location:   ?  TBA  

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:  Hansen & Cole, 634 Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange, NSW   

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2025 )    

BUTTO is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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On behalf of all the troops that knew and worked with Butto, our deepest regrets and condolences are extended to Julie and their son’s on the loss of Butto.

May he forever be riding his sulky on smooth ground.

Greg had been suffering from Cancer for some time and was awaiting a bone marrow replacement surgery when he slipped into a coma.

* Story behind any Nickname:     Butto – Surname shortened.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
29 September 2025 

Updated 29 September 2025 with funeral time / location.

Updated 2 October 2025 with last date of Service and associated calculations.

Raymond Warren BUTTERFIELD   

AKA Raymond BUTTERFIELD, Ray BUTTERFIELD   

* Nickname:  Dudley  

Late of Orange, NSW    

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    

Grant P. BUTTERFIELD, NSWPF # ?????  ?  ( R.I.P. )( Class 237 )

Sharon L. BUTTERFIELD, NSWPF # ?????  ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #   136   

 The 1st class to be ‘ Sworn In ‘ by a Governor – Sir Roden Cutler.   

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 1557   

Regd. #   15946      

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  13 August 1973  ( aged  23  years,   2  months,   22  days )       

Probationary Constable – appointed  19 September 1973  ( aged  23  years,   3  months,  28  days )       

Constable – appointed 19 July 1974  

Constable 1st Class – appointed 19 September 1978    

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?      

Senior Constable – appointed  19 September 1982    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ? ( N/A ) 

Final Rank: =   Senior Constable   

Stations:     ?, Crime Scene Unit – Bathurst, Resignation    

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  13 August 1973     to   29 October 1997    =   24  years,   2  months,   16  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  13 August 1973    to   29 October 1997   =   24  years,   2  months,   16  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     27  years,   10  months,   24  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     47  years,   5  months,   7  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 December 1989 ( SenCon )   

 Born:  Thursday 22 May 1950 in Belmore, NSW     

Died on:  Monday 22 September 2025   

Age:  75   years,   4 months,   0  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  Alzheimer’s disease  

Event location:   Calare Nursing Home, March St, Orange, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?   TBA   

Funeral date:  Tuesday 30 September 2025 @ 10.15am for 11am Service   

Funeral location:    Orange Funerals Chapel, 1 Cameron Pce, Orange, NSW

Central West Police district will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour  

A donation box will be available for Alzheimer’s Research Australia in lieu of flowers.   

 Wake location:   ?  TBA  

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour: Orange Funerals, 1 Cameron Pce, Orange, NSW  

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2025 )    

RAY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel

* Story behind any Nickname:    

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
25 September 2025 

Updated 1 October 2025

Kevin Patrick BARBER   

AKA  ?  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Horsley St, Kooringal, NSW.  Formerly of Narrandera, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:   

John William BARBER, NSWPF # 4474   ?  

Roy BARBER, NSWPF # 5023   ?      

Colin R. BARBER, NSWPF # 9412   ?  

Richard J. BARBER, NSWPF # 13824   ?  

Len BARBER, NSWPF # ???? ( Redfern Academy Law Instructor )

Larry R. BARBER, NSWPF # 16584   ?  

M. BARBER, NSWPF # 19585   ?  

Kevin is “possibly” a Rejoinee.  

I have found data with his details and Registered number 13021 – having joined the NSWPF on Monday 19 February 1968 with Class 114 who were Sworn In on 1 April 1968 and possibly becoming a Constable on Friday 28 February 1969.  

That Registered number ( 13021 ) does not come up in any of my ‘ Stud Books ‘.  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  119   

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 4689   

 Regd. # 13021

Regd. #  13736   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  12 May 1969  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 23 June 1969 ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 27 August 1974   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 27 August 1978   

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Senior Constable   

Stations:     ?, West Wyalong?, Tallimba?, ?, Narrandera ( GDs )( Griffith LAC ) – Resignation   

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 12 May 1969     to   10 January 2000    =  31 years,    7  months,    29  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From 12 May 1969    to   10 January 2000   =  31 years,    7  months,    29  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     25  years,   8  months,   7  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     57  years,   2  months,   15  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  3 September 1985 ( SenCon )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted  3 October 1995 ( SenCon )   

 Born:  Monday 26 October 1942 in Echuca, Victoria    

Died on:  Wednesday 17 September 2025 @ 10.30pm  

Age:   82   years,   10  months,   22  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive       

Cause:  Tumors of the brain / brain bleed and clot

Event location:   Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, NSW   

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Friday 26 September 2025 @ 11am  

Funeral location:  Sacred Heart Church, 245 Lake Albert Rd, Kooringal, NSW   

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

Wake location:  Wagga Wagga Boat Club, Nelson Dve, Lake Albert, NSW  

Wake date:  Friday 26 September 2025

Funeral Parlour:  Daniel Woods Funeral Care, 2 Station Pce, Wagga Wagga, NSW   

Buried at:  Cremated  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2025 )    

KEVIN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel

Kevin Patrick BARBER

Kevin Patrick BARBER — Daniel Woods Funeral Care

Steve Turner

Thursday 18 September 2025 @ 11.15am

* Story behind any Nickname:    

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
18 September 2025 

Updated 19 September 2025 with last date of service ( and calculations ) &  funeral location and date.

Updated 25 September 2025 with funeral details.

Kevin Joseph WELSH   

AKA  KEVIN WELSH, KEV WELSH, WELSHY   

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  105    

New South Wales Police Force       

Uniform # 539    

Regd. #  11739      

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 1 November 1965  ( aged  20  years,  10  months,  19  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 6 December 1965 ( aged 20 years, 11 months, 23 days )    

Constable – appointed 1 December 1966    

Constable 1st Class – appointed 31 August 1971    

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed  31 August 1975    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 26 June 1982   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =   Senior Sergeant  

Stations:     ?, North District ( 1966 / 1969 ), ?, Barwon LAC – Retirement         

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 1 November 1965      to   3 November 2000    =   35 years,  0 months,  2 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From 1 November 1965     to   3 November 2000   =   35 years,  0 months,  2 days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     24  years,   9  months,   27  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   10  months,   21  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  15 April 1981 ( SenCon )  

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted  28 May 1992 ( Sgt )   

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted  4 September 2001 ( Former SenSgt )   

 Born:   Wednesday 13 December 1944 in Wauchope, NSW    

Died on:  Saturday 30 August 2025     

Age:  80   years, 8  months,  17  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive       

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:   Wednesday 17 September 2025 @ 10am  

Funeral location:   Saint Nicholas Church, Cnr White and Marius Street’s, Tamworth, NSW

All friends and colleagues are invited to attend. 

the Oxley Police District will provide an official Police Guard of Honour at the Service.     

LIVE STREAM   – NIL   

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour: Shaun Hamilton Funerals P/Ltd, 125 Marius St, Tamworth, NSW  

Buried at:  Tamworth Regional Council Lawn Cemetery,  Showground Road, Tamworth, NSW  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2025 )    

KEVIN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel

* Story behind any Nickname:    

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
8 September 2025 

Lionel Duff KELLOCK    APM  

AKA Lionel KELLOCK   

Late of Malabar, NSW   

“possible” relation in ‘the job’: 

G.D. KELLOCK, NSWPF # ????

Dianne R. CAREY aka D.R. KELLOCK, ( f ) NSWPF # 17287   ?   

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  or  Police Training College – Penrith –  Class #  ? ? ?   

NSW Police Cadet #  0806   

New South Wales Police Force   

Regd. #  7412   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 13 April 1949 ( aged 15 years, 7 months, 15 days )    

Commenced National Service during December 1951 and enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force as an Aircraftsman, completing the required service in March 1953.

Probationary Constable- appointed 29 August 1952  ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )    

Constable – appointed ? ? ?   

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?  

Detective – appointed ? ? ?   

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?  

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )    

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1968   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 August 1975    

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 December 1978    

Inspector – appointed 26 March 1982    

Chief Inspector – appointed  ? ? ?   

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?  

Chief Superintendent – appointed  15 May 1985  

Final Rank: =  ?   

Stations:  ?,  “possibly” Internal Affairs, ?

Service: From 13 April 1949   to   ? ? 1991 = 40+ years Service  

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?  

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?  

Awards:  Silver Baton Award ( Police ) – 1952  

National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( C/Supt )   

Silver Jubilee Medal – granted 1 August 1977

Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 12 June 1989  ( C/Supt )

Aircraft Lionel Duff KELLOCK, APM – Anniversary of National Service 1951 – 1972 Medal – granted 21 January 2002

 Born: Tuesday 29 August 1933

Died on:  Tuesday 19 April 2022

Age:  88 years, 7 months, 21 days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:  ?

Funeral date:  Thursday 5 May 2022 @ 2pm  

Funeral location:   Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Military Rd, Matraville, NSW  

LIVE STREAM    PIN:  TBA   Email:  TBA

( click here to see Cornona19 Virus Pandemic rules – this will be a limited numbers Funeral )

any Future Wake location:  ??? TBA 

any Future Wake date:  ??? TBA 

( Due to current Govt. restrictions on ‘Gatherings’ due to Corona19 Virus Pandemic, some families may wish to have a Memorial Service / Wake with friends and family at a later date )

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument:  Nil – at this time ( August 2025 )

LIONEL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/ 

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/ 

Australian Police YouTube Channel

Police Widow, Ruth Ada KELLOCK, passed away on 4 March 2023.

Her funeral was held at Boland funeral Chapel, 29 Maroubra Rd, Maroubra, NSW on Wednesday 15 March 2023 @ 2pm.

Lionel Kellock Obituary

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Wednesday 19 December 1979, page 8

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110974478

The Sydney Morning Herald    Thursday 5 March 1953    page 3

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18360093

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
20 August 2025