Jeff joined Durham County Constabulary on 25th July 1966 and worked at Durham and Darlington, partly as a Scientific Aids Officer. After 30 years’ service, he retired on 24th July 1996. He was a part-time member of the Territorial Army and was very well known for his decorating skills, which he learned from his father.
After his retirement, Jeff Moved to Cheshire to be near his grandchildren. After a short spell working in the family Newsagents, he worked part-time for a Funeral Director and at the Chester Wholesale News.
Jeff returned to policing in 1999, becoming Civilian Officer 9013 with Cheshire Police, on the Front Help Desk, retiring in 2018, at the age of 72 years, following a further 19 years’ service. Whilst working on the Help Desk he received a Chief Superintendent’s Commendation for his services.
Jeff is survived by his daughter Allyson and her partner Stuart, grandchildren Alex and his partner Katy and Chris and his wife Ashleigh. He is predeceased by his wife Sandra who died in 2007 and his loving partner of 8 years, Sue who died in October 2025.
Jeff passed away peacefully at home, following a short illness of Leukaemia. A cremation service has been held, and his ashes are to be brought back to Darlington later this year, so that he can be reunited with his beloved home town.
A ‘Celebration of Life’ gathering, including lunch, is to take place on Sunday 2nd August 2026 between 12:00 and 17:00 at Thornton Hall Hotel, Thornton Hough, Wirral CH63 1JF, to which everyone is welcome.
Anyone intending to attend, please contact Allyson via email; aegowen2014@gmail.com ; mobile 07561 387652 or Facebook.
Our thoughts are with Jeff’s family and friends at this sad time.
