Mr Patrick George (Pat) Cochrane (Rtd. DC 761) 99 years passed away peacefully at his home in Newtown on Friday 9th October 2026, just 20 days short of his 100th birthday.
Pat joined the Mid Wales Constabulary in 1950. Following initial training at Bridgend, he was posted to Llanidloes where he met his late wife Iris.
During his service he was stationed at Llanidloes and Trefeglwys before moving to Newtown in June 1966 where he practiced photography and became a Scenes of Crime Officer. He remained in this position until his retirement from Dyfed-Powys Police in October 1982.
Pat’s funeral will be held at Emstrey Crematorium, Shrewsbury, on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 2.45pm. Following the service, family and friends are warmly invited to The Waggon and Horses, Canal Road, Newtown, to share memories and celebrate Pat’s remarkable life.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to Mrs. Caroline Mumby (Pats niece) at 58 Churchill Drive Newtown Powys SY16 2LH. The charity is The Orthopaedic Hospital League of Friends at Oswestry.
