Notification of the death of a Retired Officer
Michael Leonard Abbott
It is with regret that I have to inform you of the death of Michael Leonard Abbott 80 years, sadly his wife Aileen passed away a number of years ago. Michael joined the City Police in 1959 and retired in 1990, details of posting are not yet known.
After retirement he became a member of Support Staff in HQ(CID), before becoming a Gedling District Councilor for Carlton Ward, he also worked in the Test Centre for DVLA when the written examination became part of the Driving Test.
No other details are known at this time once we have the information it will be posted on this webpage.
Due to Covid Restrictions details of the Funeral are not known however members can leave comments by clicking the comment button below
Webcast details for the funeral of Michael Abbott
The funeral for Michael Abbott is at 10.30am on Thursday 4March 2021 at Gedling Crematorium. Because of the restrictions on the number of mourners, the family have arranged for the service to be available via a webcast.
You can view the service live or watch the recording over the next 28 days.
To view it go to https://www.obitus.com The user name is lege2662 and the password is 638065.
John Kennedy
Secretary, Notts NARPO
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Mick was a character. He was a Dc at Carlton when I first met him. Dodgy teeth and dodgy suits. Went to interview a witness with him in their house. Mick straight away lights a cigarette and offers witnesses one who says sorry don’t smoke but you carry on.
Rather than ask for an ashtray Mick slips his shoe off and flicks the ash in the back of his shoe!
Takes statement puts shoe back on and we leave.
RIP Mick every time I saw you I smiled.
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Are you sure of his retirement in 1980? I thought he retired much later.Sent from Samsung tablet.
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HI Malcolm
Sorry our database was wrong now found out it was 1990, post has been amended
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Wonderful character R.I.P
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Mick dead! No way, I thought he was bomb proof. Pete’s memory, above, reminded me that at a CID Dinner he once got through 5 fags between the first and second course! I shared a small office with him at the old Carlton nick, I now have COPD but I really enjoyed his company in those days, never a dull moment when you were privileged to be in his company. I will miss you mate. Have a well earned rest. Fred Case
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Fred Case here.
I posted a tribute to Mick Abbott last night and then amended it this morning. Can you please delete my first one, they are very similar.
Thanks, John (Fred) Case. Ret Insp.
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Sadly I only worked with Mick towards the end if his service. But he was everything you could wish for. Tremendous character, pleasure to work with and loved by everyone. Happy times, Mick. I hope you enjoyed them too.
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Worked with Mick at Canal Street C,I.D. from 1971. His enthusiasm for the job was infectious.
He never recorded how much time off he was owed, rest days that he had missed or bothered
too much about his annual leave allowance. We set up the prisoner handling unit on match
days at Canal Street and he being a Magpies die-hard fan never had too much sympathy
for Forest supporters coming into custody. With friends we shared much laughter with
his lifes experiences after retirement. R.I.P. Mick
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Old style proper detective been a pleasure to have known him for over 35 years RIP
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A real character and a top detective who couldn’t do enough to assist colleagues and put the bad guys away. It was an honour to have known him for over 35 years.
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Sad news indeed to hear of Mick’s passing.
I worked with him on C.I.D at Canal Street in the 70,s. We worked together on many cases. He was bright, hardworking and a thoroughly decent human being.
“Bon Voyage on your new travels Mick. I wish you well.”
Pam Morley.
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Mick was a hardworking old style detective. He was always great company to be with even in his retirement from the Force. It was a pleasure to have known him. Many happy and amusing memories of him.
Ken Campbell (KC)
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Such fond memories I have of working “down the Drive” with Mick before our hands were tied behind our backs. Mick was a true chip off the old block. I had the pleasure of working for a short time under the old block also. What a Section we had in the 60s. We worked hard and played hard and owned the streets and Mick was a big part of that. R.I.P.516 you have earned it
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First came across Mick in 1971 when I first joined the job and was stationed at Canal Street. Became good friends over the years and from 1985, when we moved to Carlton, we worked together on many jobs. Mick was a one off. Great character and great to work with. Had good times together both on and off duty. A dear friend who will be missed but left great memories. RIP Mick.
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When i joined my Insp was Insp (Bud) Abbott, A giant of a man with a deep booming voice who could scare the life out of you just by looking at you.I was in for a shock when i met Mick he was the total opposite to his dad the only thing in common was that they both ate cigarettes for a living He was like the advert |Never leave home without one|)Nothing was ever too much trouble whether he was working with you or for you.A great colleague who will sadly be missed RIP Bud Michael Soult
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Michael I think you have the wrong person Bud may have been Mick’s Father
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So sorry to hear that Mick has died. I had the pleasure of working with him in the Meadows/Canal Street in uniform and then CID at Canal Street. He was a trusted,dependable colleague and a good friend. My sincere condolences go to his son Phil and daughter Dawn. I trust that he can now R.I.P.
Dave Collishaw (536).
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