Death of Retired Police Officer: Sergeant 221 George Davison Preece (Cleveland Police)

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of retired Police Officer, Sergeant 221 George Davison Preece (Cleveland Police), who died at James Cook University, Middlesbrough on Saturday 26th September 2026, aged 98 years. Sadly, this was only two months away from the Platinum (70 th ) anniversary of his marriage to wife, Doreen and the anticipated congratulatory card from King Charles lll.

George joined Durham County Constabulary in 1949, at the age of 21 years. In 1968, at the time of the formation of Teesside Constabulary, he was stationed at Stockton-on-Tees. George transferred to Cleveland Police upon its inception in 1974. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the early 1970’s and retired in 1978.

During his service George performed duty in London as part of the Durham County Constabulary contingent, at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth ll.

He also taught Judo in Stockton-on-Tees and Billingham.

During his 48-year retirement George maintained full membership of the Cleveland Branch of NARPO and also additional membership of the Durham Branch.

George is survived by his wife, Doreen, their children, Susan, Carol, Andrew, Claire and twelve grandchildren, their respective partners and eighteen great grandchildren.

A funeral service is to be held at 1.30pm Monday 19th October 2026 at the Bluebell Chapel of Stockton Crematorium, Junction Road, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 9NA

Family flowers only, any donations in lieu, if so desired, to the MS Society.

Our thoughts are with George’s family and friends at this sad time.