Tributes to ‘kindest and nicest’ PCSO Christine
TRIBUTES have been paid to a muchloved Police Community Support Officer who died after losing her battle with cancer.
Christine Rogers, who covered Audenshaw in Tameside, passed away last month aged 58.
Christine, who had a daughter and stepson, was described by many as ‘one of the nicest and kindest people you’d ever meet.’ She always went above and beyond to help her community, something which continued even after her diagnosis.
Paying tribute to the officer, Tameside West Inspector Stuart Smith said she would be greatly missed, not just as a colleague, but also as a friend.
He said: “Christine joined Greater Manchester Police as a PCSO in 2008 and spent her whole service on the
Tameside District. She initially started in Denton before transferring over to Audenshaw. She was extremely passionate about her work and was always trying to do the best she could for the community she served.
“This passion continued when, despite being ill and being away from work, she maintained regular contact with people on her ward to keep up to date with what the issues were, and to offer help wherever she could.
“Christine was immensely proud of being a PCSO and felt privileged to be in a role where she could help others, and make a positive difference in people’s lives.
“A colleague once described Christine as one of the nicest and kindest people you’d ever meet, and one with a heart of gold. These sentiments are echoed by everyone who knew her.”
MP Andrew Gwynne shared a photo of Christine with his chihuahua Lottie at a fun day in Audenshaw.
He posted: “So saddened to hear of the death of Christine Rogers who’s been ill with cancer... she was an amazing PCSO for Audenshaw and Denton.
“A doer. A friendly face. A friend. Farewell Christine xx.”
Audenshaw councillor Oliver Ryan said Christine was an ‘intelligent, funny, constantly busy-bee who always looked for the next thing to improve and cared about everyone.’
He wrote on Facebook: “People never knew but she was behind a lot of improvements all around Audenshaw.”
He added: “As councillors, we nominated her for a Mayoral Achievement Award and she was thrilled. She got too poorly too quickly to receive it in person but she knew how much Audenshaw cared about her and I’m glad she did.”
Christine was cared for her by Willow Wood Hospice. Her family have asked for donations to be made to the hospice instead of flowers.