Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer
Hilda May Mellors
It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Hilda May Mellors, aged 92 years, a retired Police Officer. Hilda died on Thursday 1 April 2021. (not Covid related) Our thoughts are with her friends at this difficult time.
Hilda first joined the Lincolnshire Police in 1952 and was stationed at Gainsborough and later transferred to the Nottingham City Force where she served at Central, Mansfield as Inspector, and Worksop as Chief Inspector from where she retired in 1982.
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John kennedy
Secretary Notts NARPO
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First met Hilda as a Cadet in 1960 at Central. The perfect professional and extremely pleasant with it. Sorry to hear of your passing. Rest In peace.
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I will always think warmly of Hilda, Inspector Mellors to me, a new Probationer at Mansfield back in 1972. Always very kind, friendly and supportive. A lovely lady.
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Thank you so much. This means the world. I am her niece and I absolutely adored her. She was an absolute inspiration to me. I became a Solicitor with her support and she was so proud of me although I’m sure she would have preferred my going into the force! Thank you for your kind words.
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I first met Hilda as Chief Inspector Mellors when I was a young Pc at Retford.She made an appointment with me !!! to do the annual inspection of my Police house.She really was a friendly women and helpful with organising decoration etc.She was a tall strong looking women who I would imagine surprised a few drunks and villains in her time.
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Remembered as a well respected colleague and friend. Hilda ( Miss Mellors) was my first inspector when arriving at Mansfield in 1972. A firm but very fair gaffer with a wicked sense of humour . My last meeting with her was with other ex women officer when I can say she was in top form to say she was90.
RIP Hilda you will be remembered fondly
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Hilda was my Inspector when I was stationed at Beeston. She was absolutely brilliant, couldn’t have asked for anyone nicer. We seem to get along very well and when I left the Police she sent me a lovely letter – which I still have – and we exchanged Christmas cards ever since. I phoned her last year and she sounded just the same! She will be sadly missed. One on her own.
Denny Amos
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Fond memories of Hilda when she first came to Mansfield. A lovely lady. RIP
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Wonderful lady and boss of policewomens dept at Mansfield. Had the privilege of working under her for a short time in uniform. R I P Hilda.
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Hi Chris, yes so sad to hear of Hilda’s passing, they didn’t make many like her, shame! Hope you are well. Denny
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