Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer
Richard Anthony Lawrance
It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Richard Anthony Lawrance, aged 74 years, a retired Police Officer, who died on Saturday 20 March 2021. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
Richard joined the Combined Force in 1975 and served at Central. After completing his probation he moved to the Nottingham Traffic Wing. His collar number was 1514 and he retired in 1998
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The funeral for Richard is at 11.00am on Wednesday 14 April 2021 at Bramcote Crematorium. The family is asking for donations that will go to the Police Benevolent Fund and can be sent to the Co-operative Funeralcare at 404 High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5EG. Please put in a note with your details and that it is for Richard Anthony Lawrance.
Funeral for Richard Lawrance
The funeral for Richard Lawrance is at 11.00am Wednesday 14 April, 2021 at Bramcote Crematorium.
The Janice as arranged for the Service to be broadcasted. For those wishing to view is follow the instructions below.
Got to http://www.wesleymedia.co.uk – select Webcast – click on the dropdown box marked ‘Solution‘ – click on ‘Webcast‘ – click on ‘View your webcast’ bottom left hand corner. You then need to log in. The order ID is 90011 and the password is nzpfyjyu all lower case If the Service as not already started you will be asked to wait.
The video will be available on this site for the next 7 days
NottsNarpo 
A fine man, a good police officer and colleague.
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Always enjoyed your company Dick..R.I.P mate.
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Many a good time remembered at the Wing.
RIP Dick.
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My dear friend and colleague, 40 years this month since we first worked together, always loyal and professional, a gentle giant. Always a pleasure Richard, RIP big dick
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A true gentleman and a fine officer. A pleasure to have known you.
RIP Dick
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As a probationer spent short attachment at Nottm Traffic Wing in 1982. Dick took me out each day for a week. Found him a true gent and great traffic cop. My condolences to his family at this sad time.
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What a fine man to have known and an honour to work with.
Dick tutored me back in 1981 at TD (N) and we worked together often on the Motorway Unit.
He was a big character in every sense of the word.
A fine well respected officer who will be sadly missed.
Condolences to Jan and family.
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Pleasure to have worked with you Dick in particular at Silverhill Colliery on the Miners Strike.Happy memories.
RIP DICK
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I worked with Dick too many years ago to remember at the Wing. He was a big man but such a gentle giant. There are so many stories you could write a book. It was such a pleasure to have known you my friend. RIP Dick. My sincere condolences to your family.
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Pleasure to have worked with you Dick in particular Silverhill Colliery in 84.Happy memories.
RIP DICK LAWRANCE
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A ‘GIANT’ of a man, with a heart to match.
We worked together at both Central and TD(N). I am thankful for having the opportunity of having Dick as a member of my team.
RIP big guy
Dave (277)
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A big man with a big heart.
RIP Dick it has been a pleasure to know and work with you.
Condolences to family and friends.
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Worked with Dick on many occasions at both the traffic wing and motorway. He was a fine, knowledgeable police officer and a great friend both at work and off duty. We had some wonderful times, and a few scrapes together, including the time we nearly got ourselves kicked off traffic by the chief inspector who unfortunately did not see the funny side of our actions on one occasion. A true friend who was taken so unexpectedly and will be sadly missed.
Thoughts are with Jan, Ant and family
RIP Big Dick
Trevor & Linda Burgess
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Many fond memories of working alongside Dick when we were both probationers at Central.
A really nice man.
Sincere condolences to the family.
RIP big fella.
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“Worked” with Dick, double crewed on many occasions at TD(N) , I say “worked” as usually at the start of the shift we had a few places and people to see which were on Dicks “to do” list for the day. However, including getting a few “baddies” in the pocket book at the same time. Dick was the man to watch your back when the inevitable situations became a bit “iffy”. You could rely on him 100%. Also knew Dick off duty – when we had the “card” nights. (all night) The players ?, – you know who you are. Dick was of the old school of policing, as was I. Happy days and fond memories. If the funeral/covid rules were not with us, Dick would have had a great show of his work mates there.
Alf (Alan) Shawyer 667
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Richard Anthony Lawrance
“My friend Dick”
We all lay claim to having friends,the number of which will vary but in the main can be counted in the fingers of one hand.
Not so with my friend Dick!
Dick’s special gift was that not only did his friends number many, many more than usual, it was that each of them at the time of being with him felt that they were his number one.
Thank you Dick for being my friend.
Love to Jan
Bill Wilkinson
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Sincere condolences to Jan and Anthony. We will miss him on Max’s nights out at the Cadland.
I knew Dick throughout my career on Traffic. He was always a friendly giant and a pleasure to have known.
R.I.I Dock
Keith Rudkin.
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An ‘old school’ cop, a great character and a real gentleman to boot. Always highly regarded by his colleagues as all the comments indicate. Sincere condolences to all the family.
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A gentle giant with a voice the match. Remember being in the briefing room at the Traffic Wing when the strap to my sorry excuse of a truncheon broke. Dick said I’ve got a spare you can have. A minute later he appeared with a really heavy dark wood truncheon die stamped 1514 in trade. It served me well until sadly I had to give it up for the side handled baton. Rest in peace big fella. My condolences to all the family.
Steve Dring.
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RIP Dick, a great man, always good for a “coffee” when i worked Attenborough. may you rest in peace.
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Pleasure to have worked with Dick as his partner on TP10 and have lots of good memories of him .He was a true character and well respected officer .He will be sadly missed .Sincere condolences to Jan,Ant and Family .R.I.P. Dick
Chris Read
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Many happy memories, worked a lot with Dick, he was on my shift, 1514 alongside with 1513 (me), I’ll not describe the night Dick fell asleep in the early hours on Meadow Lane……we mounted the pavement and I shouted, Dick was driving and I woke him before we hit the wall hey ho, we survived without having to put a report in. Then we had a job in W. Bridgford, we were in the plain car, caught up with a suspect who escaped, an absolute nutter who jumped off the third floor of a block of flats……finally caught but one of us suffered the consequences of a police dog, ….me. Dick, my long standing collegue and trusted partner, will never forget our time together, we had some good times and laughs………….Rob AKA Spike/Rob
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