It is with regret that I have to inform you of the death of John Henry Towlson a retired Sergeant that occurred on Friday 12th February 2021.
John joined the County Police in 1957 and retired in 1988, he was stationed at Mansfield and Sergeant on Dog Section from where he retired.
The cremation is booked for 3.30om on Thursday 4th March at the Gedling Crematorium. Catfoot Lane, Lambley. There will be a web link details will forward at a later date. No flowers, donations to the Alzheimers Society.
Web Cast details for the funeral of John Towlson + Photograph
The funeral for John is on Wednesday 10 March 2021 at Gedling Crematorium. Mark as arranged for the service a web cast for members to watch.
To view this go to https://www.obitus.com The username is Qowa7263 and the password is 399766.
. You can login to our website at any time to view a test connection (and we strongly recommend you do this) but you’ll only be able to view the Live Webcast approx. 5 mins before the service start time. Please be aware this is a public building and the timing of the Live webcast is semi-automated to allow for services running early or late – please use your discretion if you can see activities not applicable to the service you are here to watch. Once the service has finished, it will take us up to 3 working days to get the 28-day Watch Again onto the website.
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John Kennedy
Secretary
Notts NARPO
NottsNarpo 
Rest In Peace John. One of life’s Gentleman.
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My condolences to you and your family at this time. John was a well respected man and I have fond memories of times spent with him.
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R.I.P John condolences to the family. Long time since our Central days, happy times with a very nice man
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Very sad news, a true gentleman and all round lovely man, who I had the pleasure of having as my Sergeant on the Dog Section. My condolences to all the family. RIP John
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RIP John. You were one of several people that was from an era before mine but your love of sport made us friends. I recall seeing you at so many Police football matches with John Stapleford and Bob Fawsitt etc and the support you gave me I will always remember. As a National PPA winner you achieved something many never did and for that alone I have the utmost respect. It was a privilege knowing you.
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So sorry to hear the news about John, one of my sergeants on the dog section, a gentleman, and always very approachable and helpful. I have some good memories of him. My condolences to all his family. Rest well John.
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RIP John a true gent, proud to of know you x
My condolences to the family
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Sad news. A great goalkeeper and organiser/supporter of many police football reunions. Member of the 1968 PAA Nottinghamshire Police team which won the National competition. Slowly losing the side. Even for a County bobby you were really accepted by the City lads. A commanding figure in all aspects of your work and play. I never heard you swear.
David Beaumont
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Hi
A truly lovely man. Very professional at work with a steely determination but a great way of looking after his staff. Always there for advice both about football and work.there are too few of his kind
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John and I were Cadets at the same time in 1956. Although I never worked closely with him I knew him throughout my service and often received his support at incidents. Always helpful, friendly and a well respected man. I know he will be sadly missed.
Bob Jackson
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My husband, ex-dog handler, P.C. 853 Dan Wallace, & I lived next door in Mansfield to John, June & family in the late 1960’s. when our families were young. John was not only my Dan’s Dog training Sergeant but he was a valued & much respected friend. Our friendship lasted beyond retirement. John was a lovely cheerful helpful man both on & off the job. We shared lots of social events together like Anniversaries & Police social functions. We were privileged to have been part of his & his families life. My thoughts are with his boys, Mark, Paul & Nigel & his daughter Dawn & send heartfelt sympathy at this sad time. Rest in peace John. You & June are now reunited together. Xxxx
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Worked with John numerous times as supervisory at the Football matches.
A real professional officer, well regarded by all, always a pleasure to be in his company.
respect. RIP.
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Spent many years with John on the Dog Section as well as a partner on the tennis court, not many people would have got me permission to play a tennis match on the day of my sons christening. It was the last match of the season and we needed to win to get promotion, we did and fortunately I got back in time. Great times, thank you!
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I remember John, as always having a smile on his face, whenever I met him. Spent many happy hours, playing Tennis with him, at Epperstone and Carrington Sports ground.
Sympathy to all his family. Another gent gone.
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The passing of another true gent and professional police officer – and a great goalkeeper also. Sincere condolences to his family. RIP John
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First met John at Newark in 1961. Spent family time with June and John and family. Later at Mansfield. Capable and reliable officer and top class goalkeeper with a great temperament.RIP John. Tony Pickersgill.
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Knew John through Mark and Nigel when he supported them at football latterly when I was refereeing them, he always had a kind word for me, and used to see him shopping at Sainsburys in Arnold when he always had time for a polite chat. A real gentleman, condolences to Mark, Nigel and the family, RIP.
Kev Guise.
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RIP John, so proud to have known you and have you as my Sergeant on the dog section. My condolences to the family you have left.
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Played with John in the Notts Police football team from 1959 onwards. His abiltiy as a
goalkeeper attracted the attention of Forest for who he played in their professional ‘A’ and ‘B’
teams. Worked with him on the beat at Newark from 1961. His image as a Police Officer mirrored that as a sportsman as being solid and reliable. Was the father to a wonderful
family of which I had dealings with Mark and Nigel after my retirement. My thoughts are
with his family at this time. R.I.P.
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John was a great bloke to know and work with, and also a great goalkeeper. I knew him through his support for the force football teams and also as a Sgt on the dog section. My condolences to Mark, Paul and Nigel. May he rest in peace.
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My wife and I were really sad to learn of John”s passing. We were neighbours for over 18
years and it was a pleasure and privilege to be friends with John and June and to see his family
grow under their very stable influence. John was reliable and professional in everything he did
Sincere condolences to his family
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R.I.P. John. Happy memories of playing Tennis with you Andy and your Paul. Deepest sympathy to Mark Paul and all the family
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So sorry to hear of the passing of John and indeed June.
John and I were friends from knowing each as Cadets in the mid 1950’s. Our two families moved to Mansfield on the same weekend in early 1963 to be the first two dog handlers in ‘The Borough.’ Living next door to each other. We were good pals at work, socially and into the many sports interests we enjoyed.
Gillian and June were good friends and our eventual seven children all ran around together together plus two GSD’s. After seven years I moved on to Derbyshire but John and I still maintained contact through Badminton. Good friends with many happy memories. Our sincere thoughts go to Dawn and the boys.
John & Gillian Rebaudi.
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A real gentleman in every respect. A credit to the service and particularly Notts. Police dog section.
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Previous entry windmill241 was sent by Andy Bell
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The family would like to say thank you to everyone for all of your lovely comments and memories of Dad. There have been comments from so many old friends from over the years, thank you.
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