Geoff Lumbard (17 Jul 1937 - 15 Sep 2020)

I have fond memories of Geoff and was sorry to hear of his passing.

I did write this previously, but somehow it seems that it never quite made it to here!! However, I was privileged to be both a friend and colleague of Geoff's whilst we served in the (then) Bournemouth Borough Force. We joined the CID together as what were known as Aides to CID', under the tutelage of D.S. Stan Davies. As an Aide to CID, you were given the most unwanted shifts of either 5pm -1am or 6pm - 2am!! Clearly this was to see if you really did want to be a detective and we were also given mainly watching of certain areas, particularly in the summer. Geoff and I worked as a pair and we had some quite spectacular successes and eventually were asked to join the CID in our own right. Geoff was a top class detective and our Force benefited from his dedication and patience. I miss you Geoff, your old friend George Eldridge - now living in Mount Beauty, Victoria, Australia.

Fondest memories of a true friend who I will miss greatly & now at peace with dear Brenda.

Fondest memories of a true friend who I will miss greatly & now at peace with dear Brenda.

Love you Dad, missing you every day xxx

I will treasure your words of wisdom, love & support and you will remain forever in our hearts.

I will always remember you, being a very kind neighbour, you were always there when I needed help. You were my "Rock"

With fond memories

To Dearest Geoff,
With our love, and with so many happy memories of times spent together with you and Brenda.
Ann and Peter

In memory of our dearest friend Geoffers, with whom we have spent so many happy hours over the years.
With love and affection,
Ann and Peter and family.

Dear Geoff, we will always remember you for the true and loyal friend you were. We have known you and Brenda since the Seventies, and in that time have had such good times, such happy times with you both.
To lose you and your friendship is a tremendous sadness, but we think of you and Bren being together again, just as we will always remember you both.
Always with special love from us both.
Ann and Peter x

Geoff was a good and loyal friend who always came to our rescue. We have lovely memories of the times spent with him and Brenda.

With fondest memories of a great friend, we will miss you Geoff such a lot.

We will miss Geoffrey very much. Such a lovely caring Godfather. Love from Jane.

My wife Denise & I, together with Don Mathieson, will remember Geoff with great affection from when we first met him at the Police College, and through all the many years of our annual reunions. He will be sadly missed as a much valued friend and colleague, and for his wonderfully dry sense of humour. May he rest in peace.

Remembering happy times spent with Geoff and Brenda at our Police College 'P' Syndicate reunions. Sadly missed but never forgotten,

God bless and God speed Geoff.

God speed Geoff.
On behalf of the Patterson family

God speed Geoff.
On behalf of the Patterson family

In memory of Geoff Lumbard. A great friend and stand out member of the 'P' Syndicate group. He will long be remembered. I will miss him.

Geoff was the loveliest neighbour, he will be greatly missed.

In memory of Geoff Lumbard. A really great man and a shining member of the 'P' Syndicate group and a great friend. He will be missed and long remembered.

I first met Geoff at the Chantmarle Police training college in early 1960. We began a firm friendship then and I was so pleased to renew it after he transferred to the then Bournemouth Borough Force. He and I worked together in the CID and with any reservations at all, Geoff was a top detective!!. I am so sorry to hear the news. I have lived in Australia since 1975, but if the family would like to hear further from me, please do not hesitate. sandgeo2@bigpond.com

Farewell to a lovely man x