Thursday, 21 May 2026

Death of Police Widow: Veronica Knott

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Police Widow, Mrs Veronica Knott of Sunderland who died in hospital on Friday 8th May 2026, aged 88 years, following a short illness.

Mrs Knott was the widow of retired Superintendent Graeme Knott, who died in service on 1st April 1978.  His service spanned Sunderland, Seaham, Durham, Hartlepool, Regional Crime Squad and Aykley Heads.

She is survived by son Stephen, daughter-in-law Carolyn and grandson Craig.

A funeral service is to be held at 09.30am on Thursday 28th May 2026 at Sunderland Crematorium, Chester Road, Sunderland SR4 7RS

The family have requested ‘Family flowers Only’ please.  A collection will be taken at the service and donated to Dementia Research.

Following the funeral, friends are invited to join the family for refreshments at ‘The Ashbrooke’, Stannington Grove, Sunderland SR2 9JT

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this sad time.

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