Ronald John Wimbleton
It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Ronald John Wimbleton, aged 77 years, a retired Police Officer. He died on Wednesday 29 July 2020. Our thoughts are with the Glenda and the family at this difficult time.
John joined the County Force as a Police Cadet at Newark. He then in 1961 he became a Constable and was stationed at Warsop. He then served at Newark, Mansfield, Sutton in Ashfield. In 1989 he became the Firearms Licensing Officer until he retired in 1992. He then returned to the Force as a civilian as a Firearms Licensing and Explosive Officer finally retiring completely in 2007.
Funeral details for John Wimbleton
There is a family Church Service at 10.15am on Thursday 13 August 2020 followed by cremation at Mansfield Crematorium at 11. 15am. There will be a Guard of Honour outside the Masonic Hall on Nottingham Road, Mansfield about 11.00am as the cortege makes at way from the Church to the Crematorium and you are welcome to join in. The family have asked if some his colleagues could form another Guard of Honour at the Crematorium.
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RIP John
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I only worked with John for a very short time but whenever our paths crossed he was always the same – a great character and a pleasure to have know him.
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RIP to the “Chief Constable” of Sutton Junction. One of life’s characters who will be fondly remembered. Kev Pearce
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I never worked with John but our paths met several times in his firearms officer role, when on one occasion gave me the loan of an electric drill that he delivered to me for me to mount a gun cabinet, a true gentleman. RIP John and may the Pheasants fly high and your aim be straight.
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Very sad to hear. John was a lovely man and real character. Used to supply me with pheasants whenever I wanted them for a recipe. Will always remember his calm manner and big smile.
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A true gentleman who I had the pleasure of working with at Sutton. I have nothing but fond memories of John and it was a pleasure to have known him. My kindness regards to his family and friends. He will be sadly missed.
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I knew John in my early days at Sutton in Ashfield. He was resident beat officer at Sutton Junction back in 1971. When I was Enquiry Clerk at Harworth in my retirement days John often called in on this and that Firearms enquiry and we would sit and chat about old times over a cup of tea. Very nice bloke and had the utmost respect for him. RIP John.
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RIP John.
Memories of a larger than life character from our earl police days.
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Very fond memories of John, always happy to help, A true gent.
Rob and Kate Lake
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RIP – John
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Sad to hear of the passing of John a real gentleman. I new John from the day I joined the force alway helpful and with a cheerful manner he never changed in all the time I new him. His nickname of “Wimp” was a complete misnomer as he was anything but that. Rest in peace John.
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RIP Wimp, your we’re one of life’s great characters that one only meets occasionally. You were a true gentleman with great sense of humour.
It was my privilege to have known you and served with you.
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One of life’s great characters, always with a smile and a good word . Not an ounce of malice in him. He did a lot of good work for folk that many never knew . A good man.
He has lived respected and passed regretted .
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It was my honour and privilege to have known and worked alongside you both at Sutton in Ashfield and later when, as Licensing Officer, you visited my own beat at Everton and would call in for a coffee.
Ever the gentleman, you always had a smile and great humour.
Rest in peace, my friend.
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Such sad news this year
First my Dad and now you
I will always remember the clips around the ear you used to give me when I was growing up and we were beating at Roundwood shoot.
“What’s that for” I’d say and you’d say “Nothing but you now know what you’ll get if you do something”
Your stories and help that influenced me into joining “The Job”
You were a character larger that life, they truly broke the mould after you.
I will fondly remember you puffing on your pipe.
Never forgotten
The Chief Constable of Sutton Junction
Rest in Peace John 😔😔😔😔😔
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I was privilaged to serve with John during my probationary period at Newark. A great mentor, always patient, polite and with a very cheerful and special demeanour. A true gent. RIP John, and sincere condolences to yoiur family
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I was at Sutton when John was stationed there. His banter and sense of humour was well received. Always pleasant and did a lot behind the scenes for charity. Best wishes to all his family.
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Wimbo was a top man, great company & a total gent. I was proud to have known him.
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Rest in Peace John, met you when I started at Sutton as young PC back in 1982 and remember you well over the years. Steve
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I was a probationer at Sutton in 1980/81 and have a vivid memory of the senior PC at the parading table, Mr Wimbleton. You didn’t speak to him unless he spoke to you, you made his tea in his mug and you were always in awe of his handlebar moustache!! As Kevin has written, The Chief Constable of Sutton Junction, a real legend I will never forget. My condolences to his family.
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I worked with John at Sutton in the 70s. It was always a pleasure to be in his company. He had a fund of stories and a great sense of humour. A sad loss to us all. RIP
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RIP John. First met you in 1960 when we were cadets. Later worked with you at Sutton in Ashfield. Always a pleasure to be in your company both socially and at work. Totally unflappable.
A true gentleman. You will be sadly missed. Shirley and I are thinking of your family at this sad time.
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We knew John well, both at work and socially, at Sutton-in-Ashfield. Always good company and always willing to offer help. A good policeman who always had his own ways of working, particularly in his years at Sutton Junction. He will be missed and we send out condolences to all his family
Bob and Sandra Jackson
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So sorry to hear about John. We worked together for many years in his time with the police. We also shared interest outside the police and his company and friendship was legendary. Like others I will miss him greatly.
You were a good friend John.
Robin Searle.
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I knew John from my early days at Sutton in Ashfield back in 1971. In his retirement years, when he was the Force Firearms Officer, he would often visit Harworth Police Station on some form of enquiry, where I was the Enquiry Clerk and we would sit and chat about the good old days over a cup of tea. RIP John.
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Truly sorry to hear of John passing. He will be missed but never forgotten. May he rest in peace.
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A gentleman. R.I.P John
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I worked at Eppersone Manor in the early 1960’s as a secretary’s in the Recruiting Department when John was a a cadet. My husband P.c 853 Wallace joined the Force in 1962 & we all became friends. We shared many good times together over the years. John was a perfect gentleman, a loyal & good friend. He was the first colleague to visit me after my husband died & offer help10 years ago. It has been a privilege to have known John. I send heartfelt sympahthy to to his wife & family. Rest in peace John.
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You wouldn’t find a more lovely gentleman. John we will miss our Sunday morning coffee time. Lots of love to Glenda and family. Love From T&T Tracey and Tony xxxx
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I am humbled that you, John, was not just a colleague, but also a great friend right up to the end. A true Gentleman as most people have said. John would always go out of his way to help other people, including Joyce and I. John, we will certainly miss you at our usual monthly Tea, Laughter & Chat meetings. You’ve left your earthly life, strong in your faith that you were moving on to better grounds and the gates of heaven were thrown open wide as our Lord welcomed home one of his favourite angels that he’d sent to earth many years ago. Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Now Rest in Peace.
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RIP John, I enjoyed the times we had working together in firearms licensing
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I remember the first time I saw John. “I had just started my career at Mansfield. He was driving his Panda car. He was wearing his ‘big hat’ and smoking a pipe whilst sporting a handlebar moustache. Totally unique.
The next time I met him we were playing basketball whilst PSU training at Sutton.. I went up for the ball and the next thing I knew I was dazed and on the floor.
With a huge grin he pulled me up and asked if I was OK. I told him I was and he suggested that I didn’t get in his way unless I was able to look after myself.
A lesson learned and one well taught.
Our paths crossed occasionally over the years and I always smiled at the memory of him driving the panda car with his ‘big hat’ pipe and handlebar moustache. A unique man RIP and condolences to the family.
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I joined John’s shift fresh from training school. John’s first words to me were “Not another bloody probationer”. If it was a test the sparkle in his eye gave it away. I went on to have a great time and John made a significant contribution to a very happy period. I’m laughing now recalling some of our incidents. He became a good friend. Definitely one of the job’s great characters and in many ways larger than life. A very kind man too. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have known him as a colleague and friend. God bless you John. Rest in peace.
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Many happy memories of John – from when I was a cadet at Sutton in the early 70’s to sharing an office together and then sharing his Land Rover on a trip to Switzerland and France.
It’s been a privilege to have known you as a friend and colleague and you will be sadly missed.
RIP my dear friend
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RIP John, one of a kind.
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