Death of retired Police Officer: Inspector 1852 Anthony (Tony) Robert Cockburn

 

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of retired Police Officer, Inspector 1852 Anthony (Tony) Robert Cockburn, who died in University Hospital North Durham, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday 11th November 2025, aged 84 years.

Tony joined Durham County Constabulary on 25th June 1962; he was promoted to Sergeant on 3 January 1977 and to Inspector on 16 January 1984.  He retired on 31st August 1992.

Tony is survived by wife Mary, son Andrew, daughters Caroline and Claire, daughter in law Angela, sons in law Matthew and Colin, grandchildren Lewis, Katie, Andrew, Ellis, Luke, Ashley and Bethaney and great grandchildren Callum, Olivia, Ebony, Charlie, Aria, Zara and Millie.

A funeral service is to be held at 11.00am Monday 8th December 2025, at Durham Crematorium, South Road, Durham DH1 3TQ

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Leukemia Research.

After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at Bede Lodge Social Club, Finchale Road, Durham DH1 5HL

Our thoughts are with Tony’s family and friends at this sad time.