Rae joined Durham County Constabulary on 24th May 1965, having previously been a Police Cadet with the force. He started his career at Durham City, then to Sacriston on promotion to Sergeant. He then served at Darlington and Chester-le-Street, where he was promoted to the rank of Inspector in ASU. Rae retired from Durham Constabulary on 30th March 1997.
Throughout his police service Rae was involved with the Durham Police Bowling Team, as a player, in addition to organising matches and tours. In 1984, he and his great friend George Harwood won the Police National Pairs bowls competition.
After retirement from the force, he took up the position of manager of the newly formed Durham Indoor Bowling Club at Pity Me, helping it grow from fledgling to well established club. He was also involved with its trading company, Durham Indoor Bowling Community Association Ltd, initially as Secretary and later as a Director and served as Chairman.
Rae is survived by daughter, Lynne, son Peter and grandchildren Eva-Mae and Thomas. He is predeceased by wife, Jean.
A funeral service is to be held at 1.00pm Monday 16th June 2025 at Durham Crematorium, South Road, Durham DH1 3TQ
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Freeman Hospital Liver Unit, Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE7 7DN
After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at Durham Indoor Bowling Club, Abbey Road, Pity Me, Durham DH1 5GE
Our thoughts are with Rae’s family and friends at this sad time.
