Rachel Jade HOBDEN   

AKA Rachel Jade GRABIANSKI  

* Nickname: 

Late of Dubbo, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’   

Ian HOBDEN, NSWPF # 45118 ( Sgt )( Husband )      

Colin HOBDEN, NSWPF # 14462   

Cliff HOBDEN, NSWPF # 21034         

David John HOBDEN, VicPol # 23192

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: 

Australian Federal Police ( AFP ) – External Security Vetting Unit, Criminal Records Unit, Parliamentary Liaison Unit

AFP – Regd. # 15866

6 November 2006 – 14 April 2009

* * * * * * * * * 

New South Wales Police Force  – Media Liasion Officer – Non Sworn      

NSWPF – Regd. #  2007291  

Rank:  Commenced with NSWPF in 2018  as a Clerk 1/2     

Administration Officer – Western Region 22 October 2018 – August 2022

Regional Media Liasion Officer ( Western ) – 12 September 2022 – 7 September 2025

Final Rank: =   Media Liasion Officer – Non Sworn   

Stations:     ?, Western Region – Death        

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  22 October 2018  to  7 September 2025 =    6 years,  10  months,  16 days Service    

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

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    41  years,  8  months,  17  days    

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system – h9owever:

1 November 2022 – granted the Region Commanders Certificate of Merit

16 December 2022 – granted the NSW Police Commissioners Emergency Commendation     

 Born:  Wednesday 21 December 1983   

Died on:  Sunday 7 September 2025 @ 4.15PM         

Age:   41   years,   8 months,   17  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Not eligible    

Cause:  Cancer – Breast   

Event location:   Royal Princes Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:  September 2022      

Funeral date:  Thursday 25 September 2025 @ 10am   

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

Orana Mid West Police District will provide an official Police Guard of Honour at the Church Service     

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

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

Buried at:  Western Districts Memorial Park, Boothenba Rd, Dubbo, NSW  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

Rachel IS NOT currently mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills   but is entitled to be.  

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

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Deepest condolences to Ian and their two children, Jensen & Evelyn in your loss of Rach.

Condolences are also extended to other family and friends.

From Ian – 8 September 2025

I just wanted to drop a message and thank everyone for their heart felt comments and best wishes….I have read everyone of them, and although would take me ages to like and reply to each, my family and I love all the support and generosity that has been shown to us.

Unfortunately Rachel passed away about 4:15 yesterday afternoon, and I was the lucky one to be sitting by her side and holding her hand as she took her last breath. At that time the world lost a mother, a wife, a sister, a friend, a colleague….an all round trooper and battler.

She fought this disease with everything she had and not once showed the toll it was taking on her; she smiled, worked and just got on with it. A true testament to the world.

She will be forever be missed, loved and cherished

Please help if you can

https://www.gofundme.com/…/honouring-rachel-by…

Hi I’m Sarah, And I’m raising funds to show our support to Rachel, Ian and their 2 kids Jensen (13) and Evelyn (9).

3 years ago Rachel was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she has fought hard these last 3 years with treatments and trials, but sadly was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Rachel has done everything to continue to fight for more time.. but sadly last Wednesday night, Rachel was taken to hospital with internal bleeding. Rachel was flown to RPA in Sydney on Thursday for life saving treatment, Sadly Ian has now been told that his beautiful wife Rachel is unlikely to survive through this. Ian will continue to stay in Sydney by his wife’s side in the ICU. We prayer they are able to make Rachel stable enough to be transported back to Dubbo hospital, to be surrounded by her loved ones.

I know times are tough for everyone, but if you have the means to donate any amount. I know Ian and the kids would be very appreciative to take the financial burden off them, while they go through this very sad time.

UPDATE

3rd September 2025

by Sarah Wilkinson, Organiser

Thank you so much to everyone who has kindly donated. I know how much this means to Ian and Rachel.

With permission from Ian, we share an update with you all.

Sadly there is no positive news to bring you, Rachel is still in the ICU at RPA, with Ian by her side.

Her immediate family has now been and visited, her 2 beautiful children Jensen and Evelyn have been and spent some time with their mum.

Rachel has been taken off all treatment and made to be comfortable…

Please keep Rachel, Ian, Jensen and Evelyn in your prayers.

Please also keep Rachel’s Family in your thoughts as they go through this unimaginable pain. Rachel’s mum Kay, Rachel’s sister Ali, Rachel’s brothers Ben, Nick, Matt, Nathan and their partners and kids..

UPDATE 7th SEPTEMBER

By Sarah Wilkinson

It is with heavy hearts and tears in my eyes that I share the news that Rachel has sadly passed away.

She left this world peacefully, with her loving husband Ian by her side as she took her final breaths.

Rachel was deeply loved by all who knew her — her kindness, strength, and warmth touched so many lives. Her presence will be missed more than words can express.

Rachel will be welcomed to heaven with her dad waiting with open arms for his beloved daughter, and her two dogs at her feet..

Ian thanks everyone for their love, support, and prayers during this time.

Please keep Ian, Jensen & Evelyn in your thoughts. As well as all of Rachel & Ian’s family as they go through difficult time.

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Cal
9 September 2025 

Updated 17 September 2025 with Funeral details.

Updated 29 September 2025 with Live Stream video.

Gordon Frederick LEVER  

AKA Gordon LEVER, Gordy LEVER, Gordo LEVER   

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:   

Joseph Harrison LEVER, NSWPF # ‘Q’ 7339   ?   

R. LEVER, NSWPF # 15031   ?

M. LEVER, NSWPF # 23388   ?    

Peter LEVER, NSWPF # 35876    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  096  

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #   10724       

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 12 August 1963   ( aged   20  years,   0  months,  4  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? 1963  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Constable – appointed  12 August 1964  

Constable 1st Class – appointed 12 August 1968  

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 12 August 1972  

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 13 October 1979  

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed 13 August 1986  

Chief Inspector – appointed   ? ? 1988   

Final Rank: = Chief Inspector   

Stations:  Central ( 1 Division )( GDs & Traffic )( ProCst )( 1963 – 1964 ), Traffic Branch ( 1964 – 1969 ), NSW Police Academy – Redfern ( Instructor )( 1969 – 1981 ), ( 20 Division )( Special Duties )( 1981 – 1983 ), Legal Services ( 1983 – 31 August 2000 ),   Manager – Court and Legal Services – Retirement  

 1983 – Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW  ( stemming from external studies )

Upon Retirement from the NSWPF, he was re-employed by the NSWPF as a Solicitor  – providing Legal advise to the Professional Standard Command – Finally Retiring from the employ of NSWPF on 28 July 2005

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  12 August 1963      to   31 August 2000    =    37  years,   o months,   19 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 12 August 1963    to   31 August 2000   =     37  years,    0  months,   19 days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     24  years,   9  months,   30  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     57 years,   0  months,   23  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 December 1989 ( C/Insp )  

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 December 1989 ( C/Insp )  

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( C/Insp )

Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal – granted   

Commissioner’s Unit Citation

 Born:  Sunday 8 August 1943  

Died on:  Monday 30 June 2025  

Age:   81  years,   10  months,   22  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive     

Cause:    ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Friday 11 July 2025 @ 1.30am  

Funeral location:  Ann Wilson Funerals, cnr Darley St & Barrenjoey Rd, Mona Vale, NSW

Northern Beaches PAC provided an Official Police Guard of Honour   

Wake location:  Mona Vale Surf Club, Mona Vale, NSW  

Wake date:  Friday 11 July 2025  

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 ( July 2025 )    

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

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Gordon Frederick LEVER was a prominent figure in the history of the NSW Police. His contributions and dedication to law enforcement have left a lasting impact on the community. Lever’s legacy serves as a reminder of the commitment required for upholding justice and order.

Sergeants Course 2 / 1980 ( Class 3 )14 April 1980 – 30 May 1980

Back Row:

Doug RICHES, George McCLEERY, Tom CONNERTON, John MORELAND, Gerry PERKIN, Laurie MOFFITT, Les AUSTIN, Roger MORRISON, Ray FRANKHAM

Middle Row:

Terry RUSKIN, Allan McCLOSKEY, Neville CHEW, Reg HALL, Bill MAHONY, Peter BURTON, Harvey CHAPMAN, Warren DAY.

Front Row:

John HAMER, Kevin MATTHEWS, Angus McDONALD ( Instructor ), Gordon LEVER ( Instructor ) Bryan BINNS ( Director, Brian MILWARD ( Instructor, Alan RUDD

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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Cal
15 July 2025 

Updated 25 July 2025 with Live Stream and Stations of attachment.

Brian Frederick INMAN  

AKA Brian INMAN     

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

Non Sworn – New South Wales Police Force    – Public Service  

Regd. #    5129640    

Rank:   Public Service  

Inspectors clerk – Kogarah Police Stn  

O.I.C. – Purchasing and Supply branch    

Administrative Officer     

Final Rank: =    ?  

Stations:    ?, Kogarah ( 12 Division ), ?, Purchasing & Supply Branch, State Operations Support Group, ?, Technical Support branch – Retirement   

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   ? ? ?     to   21 February 1992    =   41 years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   ? ? ?   to    21 February 1992    =   41 years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Retirement / Leaving age: =     54 years,   9 months,   3 days    

Time in Retirement from Police:     33 years,   2 months,   28 days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system  

 Born:  Tuesday 18 May 1937    

Died on: Sunday 19 May 2025  

Age:   88 years,  0 months,  1 days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive    

Cause:    ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:    Thursday 29 May 2025 @ 10.30am

Funeral location:  Graveside, Mary McKillop Section, Section A, Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium, Plassey Rd, North Ryde, NSW  

LIVE STREAM      ?

Wake location: N/A – NO Wake held ( at Brian’s request ) 

Wake date:    ??? 

Funeral Parlour:   Peninsula Funeral Services, 5/92A Mona Vale Rd, Mona Vale, NSW  

Buried at:   Mary McKillop Section, Section A, Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium, Plassey Rd, North Ryde, NSW  

Grave Location:  Section:   A       Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

BRIAN 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.

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Service in Two Uniforms – The War Years 1939-1945 – New South Wales Police Personnel by Brian F. Inman

Condition: Used vintage 2010 book in very good condition. Tight, clean and gently read with minor wear and age. Presentation sticker on first page for 150 years of NSW Police. Pages are otherwise unmarked, nice and clean, complete and ageing lightly. Excellent binding with no spine creases. See photos for condition, cover blurb and sample pages – photos are of actual book you will receive – enjoy!

Australia-wide shipping: Item will be tracked and well packed in a padded parcel or box. Combined postage is capped at $10 Australia-wide, no limits, go nuts.

International postage: Includes tracking number and usually takes 2 to 3 weeks – though please allow up to 6 weeks in case your parcel takes the scenic route. Item will be posted in a padded parcel or box. Our international rates are heaps cheaper than retail Australia Post rates and most other Australian sellers, see price at top of page.

SERVICE IN TWO UNIFORMS Brian Inman THE WAR YEARS 1939-1945 NSW POLICE FORCE | eBay Australia

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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Cal
6 June 2025 

John Paul THORNTON

AKA John THORNTON  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of  ?  

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

NSW Police Public Service  

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ????????  

Rank:  Commenced with Police Department 2 January 1963 ( aged 15 years, 6 months, 25 days )  

Final Rank: =  ?  

Stations:  ?,  

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  2 January 1963   to   ? ? ? =  ? years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  2 January 1963     to     ? ? ?  =  ? years,  Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born:  Sunday 8 June 1947  

Died on:  Tuesday 12 November 2024    

Age:  77 years, 5 months, 4 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ? 

Cause:  ? 

Event location:   ? 

Event / Diagnosis date:  ? 

Funeral date:  Monday  16 December 2024 

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 ( December 2024 )

JOHN IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills – NOT JOB RELATED

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

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John Paul THORNTON – Funeral Pamphlet

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 20 March 1964 (No.34 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 962

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220396474

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 24 May 1963 (No.48 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 1467

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220327259

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 6 March 1981 (No.39 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 1511

Police Department      Relief Clerk, Grade 3, Relief Branch      John Paul Thornton    Clerk, Grade 2, Supply Brnach

06 Mar 1981 – PUBLIC SERVICE ACT APPOINTMENTS – Trove

* Story behind any Nickname:

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Cal
18 December 2024

Allan Craig SUMMERS

AKA Allan SUMMERS 

* Nickname:  ? 

Late of Rooty Hill, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

New South Wales Police Force – Unsworn

Regd. #  7311034 

Rank:  Commenced, as an Unsworn member of the NSWPF, on the 26 July 1973 ( aged 17 years, 3 months, 25 days )  

Clerk Grade 9/10 – appointed ? ? ? 

Inspectors Clerk – appointed ? ? ? 

Police Area Manager – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: = Police Area Manager  

Stations:  ?, Liverpool ( 22 Division ), ?, Hawkesbury – Retirement  

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   26 July 1973     to   15 July 2016   = 42 years,  11 months, 19 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 60 years, 3 months, 14 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  8 years, 4 months, 26 days

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 Born:  Sunday 1 April 1956

Died on:  Thursday 21 November 2024 @ 11.30pm

Age: 68 years, 7 months, 20 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ? 

Cause:  ? 

Event location:   ? 

Event / Diagnosis date:  ? 

Funeral date:  Friday  6 December 2024 @ 10.30am 

Funeral location:  West Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington St, Minchinbury, NSW

There will be no formal Police involvement at the funeral

All friends and former colleagues are invited to attend

REQUEST:    Dad wanted his farewell and celebration of life to be happy. As hard as that will be I ask In honour of his request that when attending on the 6th you wear something that reminds you of him or something colourful and bright.

LIVE STREAM can be found HERE

Wake location:  Rooty Hill RSL, 33 Railway St, Rooty Hill, NSW

Wake date: Friday 6 December 2024 @ 1pm 

Funeral Parlour:  Bare Cremation, 

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 ( November 2024 )

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

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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Deepest condolences to Hayley, Dave, Jasper and Chase.

* 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
29 November 2024

Ashley Linden FEENEY

Serving Administrative Support Officer

AKA  Ash FEENEY, Ashley FEENEY 

* Nickname:  ?

Late of Sutherland, NSW  

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  2007516

Rank:  Administration Officer

Final Rank: = Executive Officer ( Civilian ) – Capability Performance & Youth Command

Stations:  ?, Capability Performance & Youth Command – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   ? ? 2019   to  29 June 2024 = 5 years,

Retirement / Leaving age: =  34 

Time in Retirement from Police:  0  

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born:   ? ? 2013 – 14? ( Female )

Died on:  Saturday 29 June 2024  

Age: 34 years,

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Cancer – Cervical 

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

Funeral date:  ? ? ?  TBA

Funeral location:  ?

LIVE STREAM    ?

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2024 )

ASH IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( But, will no doubt, be in the future )

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

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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

Ash Feeney is fighting incurable Stage 4 Cervical Cancer. At 34, her vibrant personality has touched many lives. If you are lucky enough to know Ash, we can guarantee you know her infectious humour, ridiculously quick wit and spirit. After bravely overcoming Stage 3 Cervical Cancer earlier this year, Ash faces a new challenge. A recent PET scan revealed a tumour on the left side of her stomach, indicating the cancer has returned and spread to her stomach and lungs. Now diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer, her prognosis is heart-wrenching, with a life expectancy of 3 to 5 years.

Ash and her husband Matt are navigating this difficult journey. Despite the grim outlook, Ash remains a beacon of hope and courage. She’s begun chemotherapy and immunotherapy, with radiation to follow, aiming for tumour shrinkage. Throughout this ordeal, Ash has been a vocal advocate for regular health screenings, urging everyone to be proactive about their health.

To know Ash is to love her. She has an incredible, infectious personality and lights up every room she is in. She lives for her family- in Australia, Bali and the U.S, her friends, her lovely cat Lola, spicy margs, silliness, the Newcastle Knights, jokes, American reality TV, RuPaul’s Drag Race… So many things make up Ash’s beautiful life. It is a privilege to have Ash in your corner, her selfless and caring nature shines through in everything she does. Now, it’s our turn to reciprocate that support for Ash.

This GoFundMe campaign is to support Ash and Matt during this trying time. Ash has been battling cervical cancer since July 2022 and has undergone treatment, exhausting all leave entitlements available. With Ash unable to work and facing an uncertain future, your contributions will help provide much-needed relief for living expenses, ensuring Ash and her husband Matt can focus on her treatment and recovery.

Ash’s battle isn’t just personal; it’s a campaign of awareness she bravely shares on TikTok, building a community of support and spreading the word on health vigilance. By documenting her experiences, she fosters a community of support and raises awareness about the criticality of health vigilance.

We invite you to be a part of Ash’s support network. Your contribution, whether large or small, plays a crucial role in her fight against cervical cancer. If financial assistance is beyond reach, your positive thoughts and sharing of this campaign are equally valued.

We also encourage you to follow Ash’s TikTok for regular updates into her journey: @ash_feen. Ash not only chronicles her personal experiences with cervical cancer, but also shares information and advice that could benefit others. This platform has become a space for Ash to connect with a wider opportunity, offering support and raising awareness. Follow her on Tiktok at @ash_feen to stay informed and join her supportive network.

@ash_feen

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Cal
1 July 2024

Updated 21 Feb 2025 with Cancer type and photo.

1 October 2025:  Memorial Post updated with article from Police Legacy dated December 2024.

Fiona TAYLOR  

Serving Member 

AKA  ?  

* Nickname:  ? 

Late of  ?  

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

New South Wales Police Force – Civilian Support

Regd. # 9534470  

Rank:  Commenced on Monday 18 September 1995 as a Clerk  

Final Rank: = Senior Intelligence Analyst

Stations:  ?, Auburn Police Station – Death  

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 18 September 1995   to  7 June 2024 = 28 years, 8 months, 20 days

Retirement / Leaving age: =  68 years,

Time in Retirement from Police:  0 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born:   ? ? ?  

Died on:  Friday 7 June 2024  

Age:  68 years,

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

Funeral date:  Saturday 8 June 2024

Funeral location:  ?

An Official Police Guard of Honour was present from Auburn Police Area Command

LIVE STREAM    ? TBA

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( June 2024 )

FIONA WILL BE  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

11 June 2024

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Cal
14 June 2024

1 October 2025:  Memorial Post updated with Police Legacy article dated December 2024.

Jane Cecile COLLINS

AKA Jane COLLINS  

* Nickname:  ?

Formerly of Toongabbie, Winston Hills, NSW  

Late of   ? 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  8943036

Rank: General Administrative Support Officer

Stations:  ?, Eastwood P.A.C. ( 25 years ), Gladesville P.A.C., Ryde P.A.C. – Retirement

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   ? ? 1989   to  3 March 2021 = 31 years

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police: 3 years,  0 months, 24 days

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born: Sunday 19 February 1961

Died on:  Wednesday 27 March 2024

Age:  63 years, 1 month, 8 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause: Cancer 

Event location:   Hospital ?

Diagnosis date:  2019

Funeral date:  Thursday 4 April 2024 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: Mount Gravatt Cemetery and Crematorium, 620 Mains Rd, North Queensland

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:   Thursday 4 April 2024

Funeral Parlour:  Golden Memory Funerals,  37 Vanessa Bvd, Springwood, Qld

Buried at:  Mt Gravatt Cemetery, 620 Mains Rd, Nathan, Qld, 4109 

Grave Location:  Section:  Lawn        Row: 22         Plot:  631

Grave GPS: -27.5568889,   153.0651605,341

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2024 )

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

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* Story behind any Nickname:

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Cal
5 April 2024

Carolyn Therese TRACEY

AKA  ? 

Late of Glen Alpine, NSW

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

New South Wales Police Force – Administrative Staff ( Unsworn )

Regd. #  9735082  

Employment:  Commenced at  ? Police Station in 1997 ( aged 25 years, 7 months, 7 days )

Final Rank: =  ?

Stations:  ?,  Campbelltown Intel Office – Death

Service: From  8 December 1997  to 14 October 2022 = 24 years, 10 months, 6 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born:  Monday 1 May 1972

Died on:   Friday 14 October 2022

Age:  50 years, 5 months, 13 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Suicide

Event location:  South Head, NSW 

Event date:  Friday 14 October 2022

Funeral date:  Saturday 29 October 2022 @ 11.30am

Funeral location:  Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, emerald Dve, Eagle Vale, NSW

LIVE STREAM    PIN:  TBA   Email:  TBA

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

Wake location:  Macarthur Grange Country Club, Raby Rd, Kearns, NSW

Wake date:  Saturday 29 October 2022

( 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: Kenneally’s Funerals, NSW  02 4620 8822  https://kenneallysfunerals.com.au/

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2022 )

Carolyn SHOULD BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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Condolences to Harrison & Connor, together with family, friends and staff from Campbelltown Police Station.

Carolyn was exposed to, and participated in, police investigations into paedophiles, while she was the mother of young children.

This really affected her.

Part of her duties were to visit goals to listen in to phone calls made by inmates.

Family

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
5 November 2022

Helen Joy PALMER

AKA  ? 

Late of  ? 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  2002625 

Rank:  Adjudication Officer – Civilian

Final Rank =  Adjudication Officer – Civilian

Stations:  ?, Firearms Registry Licencing & Compliance Unit – Retirement

Service: From ? ? 2002 to 24 December 2020 = 16 years Service with NSWPF & 2 years elsewhere

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: 1 year, 0 months, 23 days

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 Born:  ? ? ?

Died on: Sunday 16 January 2022

Age:  66 years, 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event date:  ?

Funeral date:  Friday 21 January 2022 @ 11am

Funeral location: Tweed Valley Cemetery Chapel, 813 – 871 Eviron Rd, Eviron, NSW  

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2022 )

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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
26 January 2022