Mr William John Dawkins sadly passed away on Saturday 15th November 2025.
Born in 1930, he began his career as a plumber, National Service in the Military Police serving in occupied Berlin and then became a police ‘Bobby’ before moving to Scenes of Crime as a DC.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, daughter, Kate, son, John and grandchildren Francesca and Melissa.
Service
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 18th December 2025, 11:30am
ADDRESS
Woodvale Crematorium South Chapel, Lewes Road, Brighton, Sussex, BN2 3QB
Reception
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 18th December 2025, 12:30pm
ADDRESS
Ladies Mile Hotel, 2 Mackie Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8RA
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