Devon and Exeter Gazette, April 2nd 1943 Topsham Athlete Leonard Brown NEWMAN, son of Mr and Mrs J. NEWMAN of Shapter St, Topsham who died at Liverpool from Pneumonia following a minor operation was buried at Anfield Cemetery near Liverpool after a service at Christ Church, Norris Green, conducted by Rev C. D. WINSTANLEY, M.A. The bearers were members of the Liverpool Police, to which the deceased belonged. The superintendent and many of B. Division were present. Mr NEWMAN was 36 years old and educated at Topsham School, and was employed by his father as a fisherman before joining the Devon Police Force, afterwards moving to Liverpool. He was a member of Exeter Harriers and in 1927 won the cup in the Exeter to Exmouth walk. The private mourners included Mrs L. NEWMAN, widow, Mr J. NEWMAN, father, Mrs WEST, sister, Misses HORNBY, 2, sisters in law, and Uncle Tom. The mother and brother Lt C. NEWMAN, R.N.V.R. were unable to attend. Amongst the many floral tributes were wreaths from several Liverpool Police Divisions, and A.R.P, wardens. A sister Emmie was killed in a motor accident on the Exeter Rd, ten years ago. A widow, nee HORNBY, and two children are left to mourn their loss Photograph here bottom page http://old-merseytimes.co.uk/policedeaths.html Regards Jane