| NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NARPO Death of A Retired Police Office David Gilbert It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of David Gilbert, aged 60 years, a retired Police Officer. David died on Sunday 13 March 2022. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. Please add any comments below. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NARPO Death of A Retired Police Office David Gilbert It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of David Gilbert, aged 60 years, a retired Police Officer. David died on Sunday 13 March 2022. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. Please add any comments below. The funeral will be held at 3pm Friday 1st April at Wilford Hill crematorium in the main chapel. Please wear bright coloured clothes, no black. All are welcome to attend the Meadow Covert pub on Alford Road, Edwalton NG12 4AT to raise a glass to Dave’s memory. For those wishing to attend please contact George Dodson either on FB or text 07973433897 by Tuesday 22nd March at the latest, so we can cater for numbers. Please note family flowers only. There will be an opportunity to donate to the pulmonary hypertension charity. David joined the Nottinghamshire Force in 1981 and served at West Bridgford, Cotgrave and Nottingham Traffic. The latter part of his service was as a Accident Investigator. He retired in 2011 and his collar number was 299. |
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So sorry to be receiving this news and sincere condolences to Trish, Kerry and Ben (and the rest of the family). I had the pleasure of working closely with Dave both on the M1 and on the FCIU. Always lots of interesting conversations and jokes. R.I.P. old friend, you’ll be missed.
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Sad to hear the news. Dave was my cycling partner on the Gutersloh, Germany (Nottingham Traffic) charity trip. I keep him going to start with and he kept me going at the end of it. Great times and memories. Condolences to Dave’s family from Steve Dring.
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RIP Dave, a true gent who always had time for everyone, condolences Trish.
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One of the nicest guys I ever had the pleasure to meet. My thoughts are with Trish and the family.
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I worked with Dave on the M1 and always found him to be a true gentleman and sound upstanding officer to work alongside.
Very sad news indeed.
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Yet another far too early sad loss of a dedicated Officer and colleague. I worked with Dave on FCIU, and shared an LGV course many years ago. He was always a happy friendly chap, with encouraging words for anyone.
Sincere condolences to Trish and all of Davids family.
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I worked with David at Westbridgford in 1981. A well respected and reliable colleague. My thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends.
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Such sad news, my sincerest condolences to Trish and the family. I worked with Dave on the motorway when the ARV needed someone from our shift to cover with Dave. It was always a pleasure and Dave was always the epitome of professionalism. Although I haven’t had contact with Dave over recent years, I fondly remember a sunny summer evening with Colin T and I on our motorbikes, Dave and Trish in their beautiful red BMW open top, and another occasion where we spent the evening at the Roebuck reminiscing over past times over a few drinks. Rest in Peace Dave, taken far too soon.
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Such sad news to hear. I worked alongside Dave for many years mainly through our traffic and ARV links. He was always the true gentleman, very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Always one to be relied upon when you needed help. My sincere condolences to Trish and the wider family at this sad time.
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Very sad news. Have many happy memories working with Dave on the motorway, a lovely guy.
Condolences to family.
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Shocked and saddened to hear the news of Dave`s passing. I worked with him on the M1 and later in the Crash Investigation Unit as an Investigator. Quintessentially English he was quiet and unassuming but under those still waters lay a very loyal, methodical, professional and compassionate human being who was a joy to work with and who was always ready with a bit of quick wit and repartee. Sincere condolences to Trish and family and Godspeed Dave wherever you are going.
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Such sad news. Dave was a great guy – I did my rural beat attachment at Cotgrave with him in 1985 and had a great time and kept in touch throughout our careers. RIP and thoughts with his family
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Our deepest condolences to Trish, Kerry and Ben. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Bronwyn and Andy
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I joined with Dave & our Police careers followed a similar path. We transferred to Nottingham Traffic at roughly the same time & ended up working together on FCIU for the last few years before retiring together. A thoroughly decent bloke, he was witty, intelligent & thoughtful. After the long battle he’s fought, may he Rest in Peace. We’ll be thinking of you & your family Trish, but sadly can’t be at the funeral.
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Very sad news indeed. My condolences to the family.
Roger Storey.
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Dave was on my section at the wing. A very obliging keen officer who I liked a lot. Gone far too soon. Our thoughts are with Trish and the family. RIP – 299 – was good to have worked with you – 300. Denise & John.
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So shocked and saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to Dave’s family. So sad not to have caught up with him since transferring to Devon and Cornwall. A thoroughly decent bloke, unassuming with a great sense of humour. Our paths crossed at TD(N) before working together in the FCIU. So sorry I can’t make it to the funeral due to work commitments but I’ll be raising a glass to you mate. RIP Dave. Andy Fletcher.
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Very sad news. My condolences to the family. RIP David
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I worked with Dave on the M1 and Nottingham Traffic. Also shared the bike ride to Gütersloh. All seems a long time ago now! I’m deeply saddened to hear this untimely news; I always enjoyed the shifts working with him. My sincere condolences to his family.
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