Malcolm Noel READ
Malcolm Noel READ
aka Mal
New South Wales Police Force
Rank: Retired 2010 as a Senior Sergeant
Stations: Region Traffic Co-ordinator, North Region, Newcastle in 2010
Cadet #: 2413
Regd. # 14483
Joined NSW Police Cadets: 2 December 1965
Service: From 2 December 1965 to ? ? 2010 = 42 year career
Died: at his Newcastle home, Tuesday 1 April 2014
Illness: Heart attack
Age: 62 old
Funeral: Wednesday 9 April 2014 at noon
Funeral location: St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Adamstown
Buried at:
Senior Sergeant Mal Read dies at home “a credit to humanity”
ASSISTANT Commissioner John Hartley has praised the life and work of one of the Hunter’s most loved and respected traffic police, Senior Sergeant Mal Read.
The retired police officer died of a heart attack at 62 in his Newcastle home on Tuesday.
He was well known in the Hunter for his passionate work in road safety education.
Senior Sergeant Read retired from his 42-year career in the police force in 2010, having been a traffic officer for 16 years.
“Even though they may not know it, there are many families who have travelled throughout northern NSW who have their loved ones with them today thanks to Mal’s leadership and dedication,” Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.
“He was an exemplary role model and someone people, including myself, looked up to for advice and guidance when improving road safety in NSW.
“His police family will miss him.”
Daughter Lisa Stumkat said his children were very proud of him.
“He’d do anything for anyone. He was a good father and a good grandfather,” she said.
“He spent his retirement caravanning with Mum. He was always off buying stuff for his car and caravan and planning the next trip.
“I’m glad he got to see so much of Australia last year,” she said.
Senior Sergeant Read was also involved in a range of charities and community groups including the Variety Club and Lions Club.
Neighbour and close friend Steve Owens said he had known Senior Sergeant Read for more than two decades.
“He was a credit to the police force and a credit to humanity,” he said.
Senior Sergeant Read’s funeral will be held at noon on Wednesday at St Stephen’s Anglican Church in Brunker Road at Adamstown.
Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]
Messages copied from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command – NSW Police Force Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/TrafficServicesNSWPF/posts/687449597986690?comment_id=5714475
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Kerrie Budge I first met Mal when he was Senior Constable on Highway Patrol in Narrandera in 1987, and then again from 2001 at Newcastle. To his family, your dad and husband was always a gentleman, and very very good at his job. RIP Mal..
Like · Reply · 3 · April 4 at 3:35pm
Greg Chapman RIP Mal. Worked with Mal at Wagga years ago. Gentleman bloke. Very sad news. Condolences to his family.
Like · Reply · 2 · April 4 at 1:31pm
Steve McBeath So sad to hear this news. Mal was such a nice guy.
Like · Reply · 1 · April 4 at 1:06pm
Tony Edmunds RIP Mal…he was a good bloke..and a good cop..my deepest sympathy to his family.
Like · Reply · 1 · April 4 at 12:16pm
Maureen Veitch Mal Read – an Officer and a Gentleman !!! The eagle has landed – go quietly and safely Mal.
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Glenn Waterreus R.I.P Mal,
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Louise Jane Dickson A lovely man. RIP.
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Michael McLean A good man. I was a school boy at Narrandera in the 80’s when Mal worked there. My dad was his boss and had the utmost respect for him. Veronica McLean
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Sharon Louise Very sad. RIP sarge.
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Brian Hopkins piping out the hero. R.I.P.
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Karyn Shine R.I.P
Like · Reply · April 4 at 11:45pm
Glenda Chapple Condolences to his family & friends … Rest In Peace
Like · Reply · April 4 at 11:12pm
Bella Anne Rest in peace way to young thoughts are with family friends and his community
Like · Reply · April 4 at 3:35pm
Bernie N Joanne Hayllar Fantastic community member in his time at Narrandera. Rest in Peace
Like · Reply · April 4 at 3:21pm
Kim Berly Thoughts are with the family. Rest in Peace.
Like · Reply · April 4 at 3:10pm
Peter Madden Shame he didn’t get to live the retirement he deserved.
Like · Reply · April 4 at 2:40pm
Carol Vintner Gilchrist Rip mal
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Eng Hasan Bayat R.I.P
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Graeme Morris RIP Mal
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Nick Olas RIP sarge
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Tracy Robinson R.I.P
Like · Reply · April 4 at 12:57pm
Kevin Paice A great bloke.
Like · Reply · April 4 at 12:46pm
Steve McFarlane Worked with him at Narrandera years ago, RIP mate they stopped making people like you, you made a big impact in you life.
Like · Reply · April 4 at 12:20pm
Mick Mcguinness R-I-P Sargent Mal Read
Like · Reply · April 4 at 11:52am
Keith Nelson RIP Mal..My respects go out to his FAMILY MEMBERS..Lot of Respect..Chiefy
Like · Reply · April 4 at 11:52am
Ron Hughes Thank you for your service to the community
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Cameron Norman RIP Mal
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Duane Ward Rest in peace
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Helen Merchant
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Mark Tucker RIP.
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John Condon He was a good man, one of the best. RIP
Like · Reply · April 4 at 11:01am
Ros Divall I didn’t know you Mal Read but thank you for all that you have done in the Police force and helping with support groups,May you R.I.P
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