Dad (John) was born in 1930 and spent his childhood in Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland. After leaving school he worked in the building industry often working with his elder brother Chris. He worked in various parts of the UK and had spells living in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland until eventually settling in Sheffield joining the Police Force in the late fifties.

He trained at Panel Ash near Harrogate and went on to work in Sheffield town centre based at West Bar Police station. Later he had spells working on the Wyburn estate and at Park Hill where he spent many years. 'Paddy', as he was known, was a well-liked and respected constable not only by his colleagues but also by all sections on the local community. He finished his working life in 1984 after working in the Charge Office and in Headquarters. In retirement he had a number of interests and had an association with St. Theresa's Church on Prince of Wales Road where he was involved with charity nights raising money for the church to enable them to send people to Lourdes in France. This involved putting on old time music shows in working men's clubs across the region. John himself had a good tenor voice and he would take his turn to entertain usually singing his favourite song 'Danny Boy'.

In more recent times with failing health he enjoyed the quiet life spending time with his family and with "man's best friend" his pet dog "Jilly" whom he thought the world of. His good humour and kindness is sadly missed.

John leaves a widow, Mavis. Sons: Mark, Dennis and Peter. Step-Daughter and Step-Son: Jill and Gary. Grandchildren: Daniel, Sean, Kay, James, Louise, Lee and Abbey.

Panel Ash (North Yorkshire). My Dad: P.C. John Hanna on the second row from the top, far left.