It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of retired Police Officer: Inspector 929 Ian Jamieson, who died peacefully at home on Saturday 28th March 2026 aged 78 years after a long illness patiently borne.
Ian joined Durham Constabulary on the 22nd January 1968. His first four years of service were on foot patrols / panda duties in Darlington.
In 1972 he was transferred onto the Serious Incident Squad (AO61) based at Hartlepool.
In 1974 he transferred to Special Branch.
In 1981 he was promoted to Sergeant and posted to Spennymoor.
From 1982 to 1990 he was a D/Sgt on Special Branch.
From 1990 to 1992 uniform Sergeant in Durham City.
In 1992 he was promoted to Inspector and posted to Newton Aycliffe.
In 1996 he was transferred to HQ Community Safety Department where he remained until his retirement on 21st January 1998.
His special interests were fell walking, dancing and badminton.
Ian is survived by his wife June and their sons Lee and Peter. Brother Brian, Daughter in laws, Nina and Andrea. Step Sons Andrew and Richard, and Grand daughter Kay and the late Adam.
The funeral service is to be held at The Ferryhill Methodist Chapel, 2 Market Street, Ferryhill, DL178JL at 11.45am on Wednesday 22nd April 2026.
The following Committal at the Crematorium is Private for family only.
Family flowers only please. A collection will be held at the service and at the gathering afterwards and proceeds will be forwarded to the charity “Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis”.
After the service friends and former colleagues are invited to join the family and share happy memories at The Green Tree, 41, Tudhoe Village, Spennymoor DL16 6LE
Our thoughts are with Ian's family and friends at this sad time.
