We are deeply saddened to report that former Sergeant Jimmy Woodward died on July 1st at his home in Vero Beach, Florida. A Yorkshireman, Jimmy had served in the North Riding Constabulary, and in the Royal Military Police prior to coming to Bermuda as a police constable in 1957 where he served in Central Division, Hamilton, in Prosecutions, Parishes, and at Police Headquarters. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1961.
Jimmy married his wife Judy in 1957, and they had two children, Edward and Peter who were both born here in Bermuda.
After 10 years in the Bermuda Police, Jimmy took up a position as General Manager of the Rosebank Theatre, and remained in Bermuda for some years until he and Judy and their family settled in Florida.
Jimmy was always a very popular, cheerful and enthusiastic officer who was well liked by all who knew him.
We send our sincere condolences to Judy and the Woodward family. The family celebrated his life on 2nd July, and in accordance with his wishes, Jimmy’s body was donated to medicine. As Judy so aptly says, “He keeps on giving as he has all his life”.