Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer
John Mather Fletcher
It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of John Mather Fletcher, aged 91 years, a retired Police Officer. He died on Thursday 7 January 2021. Our thoughts are with the family it this difficult time.
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John joined the Nottinghamshire Force in 1955 after serving 8 years in the RAF. He was was stationed at Ordsall, Chilwell, Selston and finally on promotion, to Worksop where he retired in 1986. During his time at Worksop he coached the Tug-of-war team and the Swimming team. His wife died in 2006.
NottsNarpo 
A nice guy. Always approachable.
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My first Inspector well respected, happy memories of clearing the pubs at closing time Friday & Saturday nights with him. Never hesitated in difficult situations, a true gentleman.
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I first met John when he was coaching the Bassetlaw swimming team back in the early seventies.He was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable.A natural leader who you wanted to do your absolute best for.RIP.
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One of my first Inspector’s,was always approachable and gave you time and advice,set me on the road to the Traffic Department .
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Yours aye Patrick
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I worked with John when I was Sub Divisional Commander at Worksop and he was an Inspector. I always found him to be very supportive, helpful and easy to work with. Always a friendly man and we got on well.
Bob Jackson
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A great Gaffa and just a 100% nice bloke. Introduced me to the sport of Tug of War which gave me a lot of pleasure in the late 70’s/early 80’s.
RIP Sir
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Jack was a thoroughly nice chap. He was the duties Inspector at Worksop when Joy & I served there, he was always fair & treated everyone the same. I was in the Tug o war team and he was a great trainer. I can see him smiling now, when the Bassetlaw team won the sports day event again & again. A true gentleman.
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Thanks very much John for your kind comments. You may remember me accompanying Dad to the events (daughter Sharon) and I still have the photos of the team including you!
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He was a lovely man and you can feel well proud of him, a true gentleman. No one had a bad word for him. We all remember him with fondest memories& just like the rest of the team – he loved winning!
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My first Inspector when I joined at Worksop. Thoroughly nice man who had my utmost respect. Very persuasive in his efforts to get you enrolled in the Tug of War team! Often saw him and his good lady shopping in and around Mansfield – always happy to stop for a chat and reminisce.
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Thank you all for your kind remarks, it means everything to the family. I still have photo evidence of you all! “Pick up the rope, take the strain and pull! And-er yes!”
Sharon (Daughter)
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He really was a fellow to be proud of Sharon, universally loved by all his men, whether in his team or on his shift.
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RIP Jack, many happy memories of our ToW days, and a lovely chap.
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We lived next door to John on Valley Rd ,when he came to Worksop, a Office and a Gentelman,R l P John.
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Forever grateful to John for showing me round the beat at Newark 1962.
An excellent Police Officer and true gentleman. R.I.P
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