Jon joined Durham County Constabulary on 31st March 1969 and was posted to Consett. In 1975 he moved to the Mounted Branch, based at Harperley Hall. On 10th September 1979 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to the force’s Dog Section, also based at Harperley Hall. Jon later moved back to the Mounted Branch where he remained until his retirement on 19th January 1995.
Jon is survived by his wife Ann, son John, daughter Louise and daughter-in-law Mel.
A funeral service is to be held at 1.15pm Wednesday 11th March 2026 at St Catherine’s Church, North Terrace, Crook DL15 9AZ, followed by a private interment at Willington.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to The Woodland Trust.
After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at Crook Masonic Hall, 7 Church Street, Crook DL15 9BG
Our thoughts are with Jon’s family and friends at this sad time.
