Gareth Goodwin It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Gareth Goodwin, aged 76 years, a retired Police Officer. Gareth died on Monday 6th December 2021 after a short illness. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. The funeral as yet to be arranged and details will be published when known. Gareth joined the City Police in 1966 serving initially on Northern Division and served in uniform and C.I.D, the Drug Squad and the Major Crime Unit from when he retired in 1998. His collar number was 431. Please add any comments below John Kennedy Secretary, Notts NARPO |
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RIP Gareth. Since we first met at Bar Lane in 1969 our paths have crossed many times since then, always pleasurably. You will be sadly missed.
Sincere condolences to Pauline and Delyth
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Lovely, lovely man. Always made time to talk to you and a pleasure to work with. Will be sadly missed.
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So Sad. Another gentleman taken too soon.
Rest In Peace Gareth.
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So sorry to hear of the death of Gareth.
He was a member of the old school of cops.
A good friend and we had some great times socialising and working together.
Our toughest are with Pauline, Delayth and family at this sad time.
Gareth rest in peace.
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RIP Gareth. Since we first met at Bar Lane in 1969 our paths have crossed, always pleasurably, many times since and you will be sadly missed.
Sincerest condolences to Pauline and Delyth.
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I’m so sad to hear of Gareth’s passing. Gareth was a uniform Sgt when I first started on the job at Gregory Boulevard in 1980 and my Det Sgt in the late 80s at Radford Road. Gareth was a true gentleman, he had a cracking sense of humour but did not suffer fools gladly. I last bumped into Gareth a few years ago at the MacArthur Glen retail park where we had a catch up and put the world to rights! My condolences go out to his wife, his family and his friends. R.I.P mate you’ll be sadly missed.
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So sad . RIP
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This is such sad news. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with Gareth’s family and friends at this terrible time. Gareth was a class act. I had the good fortune of spending a lot of time with Gareth, due to playing rugby with the Police team during the same period. He was a fierce competitor who loved the game and all activities associated with the same. RIP Gareth, you will be missed but never forgotten.
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Gareth always enjoyed your company, the humour, laughter. Your strong personality, no nonsense, say it as you see it attitude made you a great cop to work with whenever the opportunity arose. Will miss you at next City Police Reunion but will raise a glass in your honour. RIP Gareth.
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Such sad news about Gareth, my sincere condolences to all members of his family. Worked with Gareth and Bob Knowles in the early eighties, we had some great times.
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RIP Gareth. Condolences to your family. A sad loss.
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Such a sad loss of a lovely man who wouldn’t pass you by without having a chat. I told him that we had named our son after him and without taking a breath he said, ‘Goodwin’s an unusual first name’ RIP Gareth
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We first met in 1966, when you arrived in Nottingham from the valleys of Brecon, South Wales, with your new wife Pauline beside you. You then started your journey in the Nottingham City Police Force, Northern Division, at Hyson Green. A new land, a new City, a new job and a huge new challenge. That took great courage.
My closest friend and ally for 55 years, sharing both the brilliant, the good and the sometimes bad times together. We had so many laughs and just a few tears as well on the way. Thank you for sharing that journey with me Gareth, it was my pleasure.
You showed your true courage right to the last my friend. A true fighter.
Goodbye Gareth. Rest in Peace
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More sad news with the passing of Gareth who always had time for a chat and laugh when we worked at Raddy Road.
Pleasure to have known you Gareth.
R.I.P.
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Knew Gareth for many years. A charming gentleman and cop. RiP Gareth, condolences to the family. Taken far too soon.
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First met Gareth when I joined as a cadet in 1966 through rugby. Later we were shift Sgts together at B(RR) he was Gregory Blvd end and I was Hamilton House. We were also neighbours for a while in Lambley. A great cop and character will be sadly missed by many. Condolences to Pauline, Delyth & family.
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Our paths crossed at Gregory Boulevard PS. Always found Gareth to be friendly, happy, mischievous and always a good laugh. One of nature’s nice guys. If only more were like you, Gareth. Sad loss.
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So sad to read of Gareth’s death.
A lovely man who always had a smile on his face and time to chat.
Condolences to the family.
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Top Hyson Green P.c.when i arrived in 1972 – Top Uniform Sergeant – Top D/S – A superb all round Policeman and Forest supporter
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Sad news. A good bloke and a great copper. He rang me a little while ago because he thought I might be feeling out of touch and lonely because of Covid. We had a long talk about the old days. I was so pleased. Good bye Gareth. Condolences to the family.
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RIP Gareth. A top man, condolences to your family.
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I am extremely saddened to read of Gareth’s passing.
I first met him over 50 years ago when we worked the same shift pattern at Hyson Green S.D. – him from Bar Lane, while I was at Carrington – so it was inevitable we might often turn up at the same job, especially on night shift. I had, and still have, a great respect for Gary, both as a Policeman and as an individual, and though many years have now passed since we last spoke I still hold the memory of his lovely Welsh accent and tone of voice. God Bless you Gareth – R.I.P
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Sad news. He was a lovely man who left a pleasant mark on all who knew him. Condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P
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I am deeply saddened to hear of Gareth’s passing. I first met him over 50 years ago when we worked the same shift pattern at Hyson Green SD – Gareth from Bar Lane while I did Carrington – so it was inevitable we’d often attend the same job, especially on night shifts. Gareth was a lad I had a lot of respect for [and still do] both as a fellow officer and an individual. Many years have passed since then but I still hold the memory of his lovely Welsh accent in my head. I would like to pass on my condolences to his family. God Bless you, Gareth. R.I.P
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It is with great great sadness to hear of the sad loss of not only a colleague,but friend and neighbour of many years standing. May you rest in peace Gareth.
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A long time friend and colleague, with whom I shared many good times.
Taken so suddenly and it was a great shock to hear of his passing. Love to Pauline, Delyth and all your family.
RIP Gareth x
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Enjoyed Gareth’s company on many rugby and work occasions over many years. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him. R.I.P. Gareth. from Martin Hewitt
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We would like to thank you all for your heartfelt messages, they have been of much comfort. There is a common theme in all the messages posted, Gareth was a lovely man…..words cannot describe how much we love you Gareth Goodwin!
Love to you all,
Pauline, Delyth, Brad & Laurence
xxx
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Thank you all so much for your messages, they are of great comfort.
There is a common theme in the posted messages…Gareth was a lovely man…words cannot describe how much we love you Gareth Goodwin!
Thank you for your kind thoughts.
love Pauline, Delyth, Brad & Laurence
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Had the pleasure to work with Gareth on many many occasions firstly when i was showing him around the beats at Bulwell as a fresh faced recruit with a funny accent. Our paths crossed many times over the years and i always found Gareth hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic and wanting to help in anyway that he could. .He was a stalwart and will be sadly missed .R.I.P. my friend. Mick Soult (aka P.c.442)
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Watched the funeral link from Spain and found it moving and a true reflection of the life of Gareth.memory will live for ever mick Soult .
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