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Police Sergeant Dies Suddenly, Leaving Two Boys Devastated
13 Mar
Summary
- A devoted police sergeant and loving mother of two has died suddenly.
- Her ex-husband discovered her body at her home on January 15.
- A GoFundMe page has been set up to support her teenage sons.
Police Sergeant Coleen Mellor, a devoted mother of two, has died suddenly at her home. Her ex-husband, Craig Mellor, discovered her body on January 15 while picking up her dog. The couple, who had separated but remained close friends, shared responsibility for their teenage sons, Noah and Charlie.
Craig Mellor expressed his shock, stating that everything seemed normal the night before. He shared that Christmas had been perfect, making her death even more bewildering. The family is now grappling with the unimaginable grief of losing their adored mother.
Coleen had worked her way up to sergeant and aspired to become a detective inspector. Her friend Elisia Sharpe described her as a wonderful and kind mother, and a crucial support system. Elisia has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist Craig and the children.
West Yorkshire Police Federation also expressed devastation, remembering Sergeant Mellor as a popular colleague. They emphasized that officers struggling with loss are not alone and have support available.
