Bury for 17 years and was popular among his colleagues. The 49-year-old has left behind his partner, Gaynor, and two sons.In sombre images shared by the force's Bury neighbourhood team, saluting police officers and horses lined the roads as the cortège made its journey to Rochdale Crematorium on March 4.The procession was led by GMP's mounted division, and white flowers in the shape of the word 'dad' and the policeman's collar number adorned the casket.In a statement, the force said: "Rest in peace, Jon.