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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= 30years, 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.
With a broken heart I ( Julie ) write to advise my darling man, my rock, Greg Butto ( Greg BUTLER ) Passed away peacefully after a long struggle at St Vincent’s Hospital on Thursday 26th September following complications in preparation for his Transplant.
The boys and I are broken.
Funeral details to come.
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.
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Young Bill LANGSTON ( son ) with his father – Bill LANGSTON ( Black shirt ) – NSWPF # 12441
You were a funny bastard to know and work with at Wollongong Police Station back in the 1980’s when you were working in the Police Prosecutors Office and Wollongong Court House as the Court Constable.
I still remember to armour of your pipe all these years later mate.
Cal
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Updated 1 October 2025 with final Date of Duty and associated calculations.
Kevin Patrick BARBER
01/10/2025
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 )
Passed away at Wagga Base Hospital on Wednesday 17th September 2025, of Horsley St. Kooringal and formerly Narrandera. Much loved husband of Lois. Dearly loved father and father-in-law Mark & Carolyn. Loving Grandfather of Mitchell & Caroline, Nikita & Sam and Great-Grandpa of Alex, Jack, Harrison and Leah. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Geoffrey & Marion, Adrian (dec’d), Peter & Robyn and Helen & Russell. Fond uncle of his nieces and nephews. Aged 82 years.
‘Forever in our hearts’.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lake Albert Rd. Kooringal, on Friday 26th September 2025, commencing at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Private Cremation to follow.
I’d let you know that I had received very sad information that Narrandera Former GD’s Police Officer Reg No. 13736, Riverina RFPA Member ID 77 Kevin Barber had been admitted into Wagga Base Hospital for a major operation a couple of weeks ago for brain tumors and then taken a turn for the worst after a fall & they had discovered a brain bleed & clot.
Sadly, there was nothing they could be done and he was placed in palliative care but sadly he passed away at 10.30pm last night. ( Wednesday 17 September 2025 ).
I have informed Ian Moore, as the NSW RFPA Welfare officer and also the NSW RFPA Secretary Ian Lovell and I will update when I receive any further updates in relation to service details.
Regards
Steve Turner
brisbanerfpa@retiredpolice.com.au
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Timothy John Jude THOMAS with his sister, Patricia THOMAS.
Timothy John Jude THOMAS with his sister, Patricia THOMAS.
Patricia Therese Benedict Thomas
13 September 2025 @ 4.14pm
Timothy John Jude Thomas my brother entered eternal life this morning 3.30am peacefully.
Broken-hearted.
Thanks for your prayers that allowed his defiant strong protector heart to surrender into full communion with God.
Tim’s 66th birthday this Monday 15th – Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows and there is deepest sorrow.
Jn 12: 32
When I am lifted up from the earth,
I will draw everyone to myself, says the Lord.
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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.
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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
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.
Update:7 September 2025 by Ian Hobden, Beneficiary.
I just want to post a quick message to say how grateful and humbled I am by everyone’s support and generosity during what has been and will continue to be a very tough time for me, my two beautiful kids and the rest of my family.
As expected Rachel took her last breath this afternoon, alongside me while we watched some TV….she was aware of this fundraiser and was blown away each day when I told her of the generosity of everyone.
These funds will go straight to our children for their future and will help them navigate life as it goes on without their mother by their side but knowing she will always be there to keep them safe and look after them.
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L. C. Bennett; D. W. Stolle # 9460; M. W. Kirk # 9512; R. C. Landers; B. Symons; A. Southall # 9527; John C. Dunbar # 9482; Peter J. Martin # 9528; B. K. Leaney # 9533; D. W. McLaughlin; J. R. Dorsett # 9498; P. W. Medway # 9444; J. McGregor # 9518; F. J. Ryder # 9506; Ray. N. Morris # 9517; P. R. Clemson # 9523; J. O. Parry; P. J. Woodward # 9478; D. C. Newton # 9480; Rod. L. Power # 9477; A. W. McDonald # 9510; B. A. Kearns; P. R. Leembruggen # 9530; R. G. Dunn.
J. J. McNamara # 9465; T. J. Webber # 9504; B. A. Bennett # 9453; J. F. Bostock # 9535; R. N. Thornett; W. A. Allan; K. J. Hall; Mick R. Hay # 9452; Ken. Waters # 9494 or 9505; Keith Waters # 9494 or 9505; G. N. Crouch # 9532; R. C. Rogerson # 9536; D. S. McAfee # 9459; G. A. Wilson # 9470; B. Garland # 9511; J. Peterlin # 9503; Thom. C. Coleman # 9496; R. J. Canning # 9473; Victor A. Schweikert # 9458; R. Pearson; B. Kerrison # 9485; J. G. Kinnane; L. R. Kriss # 9483.
Front row – seated- ( l to r ):
Sergeant 3/c. Ben Hall; C. C. Greenham; G. R. Gibb # 9445; R. C. Jenner # 9486; J. C. McGingley; Darcy W. Cluff # 9463; R. J. Graham # 9467; David E. Nelson # 9481; F. B. McGoldrick; Ernest G. Mercer # 9515; E. W. Kelly; J. Kelly # 9531; Sergeant 1/c. Sligar # 8146; Sergeant 1/c. Barber # 4474; Sergeant 3/c. Porch; Miss. Sylvia W. Paull # P/W 0038; Mrs. Eileen. M. McLean # P/W 0037; Miss. June W. Fielding # P/W 0039; S. Favot # 9493; J. P. Boon # 9519; L. E. Ervine # 9497; R. T. Milligan # 9479; Denis W. Wardrobe # 9456; D. C. Rugers; H. V. Clarke.
Burwood Detectives C 1997 Back Row ( L – R ) P.C. Cst 1/c A.J. LOXLEY, P.C. Cst 1/c G.J. FLUKE, Det Cst 1/c B.E. LYONS, Det SenCon W.A. COLE, Det SenCon B.L. FITZGIBBON, Det SenCon R.J. HANLON, P.C. Cst 1/c J.R.W. HANDEL Front Row Det Sgt 3/c J. TURNER, Det Sgt 3/c G.C. LLOWARCH, Det Sgt 1/c Francis Leo PURCELL, Det Sgt 3/c Barry Alexander MELOUNEY # 9492, Det Sgt 3/c T.C. COLEMAN, Det SenCon G.F. HYDE
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