Ron began his Police career in 1949, with the River Tyne Police.
He worked for Durham County Constabulary from 1966. As an Inspector he served at Darlington; this was followed by a move to Harperley Hall, as Chief Inspector, becoming Commandant.
Ron then moved to Durham City, to the Traffic Department and then as Sub-Divisional Commander. As Superintendent, he again moved to the Traffic Department before taking up post as Sub-Divisional Commander at Bishop Auckland and then at Peterlee.
Having risen through the ranks to Chief Superintendent, he took charge of Traffic Patrols and Operations Department.
In 1980, Ron was then appointed Assistant Chief Constable of Northumbria Police, where he served until 1983, when he was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal.
After his retirement from Northumbria Police, Ron, was seconded to Jamaica to establish their Police Staff College and in 1986 he became the Chief of the British Virgin Islands Police.
Ron leaves Dorothy, his wife of 67 years, son Ian, daughter Helen, 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
A funeral service is to be held at 10.30am Tuesday 16th December 2025 at Tynemouth Crematorium, Walton Avenue, North Shields NE29 9NJ
The family have requested no flowers; if so desired, donations in lieu to the RNLI.
After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at Tynemouth Golf Club, King Edward Road, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 2ER
Our thoughts are with Ron’s family and friends at this sad time.
