Geoffrey Ernest HALLAM 89 yrs sadly passed away late evening on the 17th September 2024 following a long illness. He was surrounded by his family at the time.
Geoff or INKY as he was lovingly known was born in 1935 in Dunkirk, Nottingham and subsequently went to the Cottesmore Boys School. Following school he served an apprenticeship at Raleigh Industries and to follow his own father joined the Grenadier Guards aged 18yrs, He subsequently undertook active service in the Suez Crisis. He became a Sergeant Instructor in the Guards and left in 1957 to join the Nottingham City Police. He did his initial service in the City and very young in service joined the old Mechanised Division where he served as a Pc, Sgt, Inspector and Temporary Chief Inspector at both TD(N) and TD(O). He also worked in Traffic Planning and his greatest pride was that he was the Head of the Motorcycle Section.
He retired from the Police Service in 1987 and for a short time worked for a Solicitors company and subsequently Rushcliffe Council until his retirement in 1997.
He continued as the National Representative for the Guards Association. He was a keen sportsman and follower of Leicester Tigers Rugby Team. He was a very good swimmer and an ASA Coach.
With other Police Officers (Keith BOSWORTH and Lynne GANT ) he formed a Judo school such was his interest in Martial Arts.
He had been a widower in the region of 20yrs, his late wife Janet was a Midwife.
Towards the end of his life Geoff had discussed with his sons that he did not want a big fussy funeral as most of the people he worked with were now themselves deceased. To that end there will be no formal funeral as Geoff wished to have a Direct Cremation and his family will comply with his wishes.
Geoff leaves sons Phillip and Nigel, 3 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Our thoughts and condolences are extended to the family at this very sad time.
Bob THOMPSON (Assistant Secretary) Notts NARPO
Email: nottinghamshire2@narpo.org Tel: 07989139143
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One of nature’s gentlemen, proud to have worked with Geoff. Always positive, with a very pleasant personality. A great innings Geoff, well played, sir. RIP.
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An absolute Gentleman, always had a ready smile and sense of humour. A pleasure to work with.
RIP Geoff
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A friend of my father’s and fellow Grenadier. He showed me around Nottingham Traffic Wing in about 1985. I subsequently joined Notts Police retiring next month. My personal experience of Geoff was a larger than life character with such a zest for life.
Rest in peace and respect from the Severn family ❤️
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Geoff/Grandad/Great Grandad
you have been an important member of our family for many years, we will all miss you terribly.
Joyce, his loving partner who has been by his side for over thirty years.
Lynne & John
Thomas, Charlotte & Rosie (grandchildren)
Wren & Eryn (great grandchildren)
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He was my Inspector on Traffic when I was a Sgt and ensured I thoroughly checked the shifts paperwork before he vetted it, taught me that there was only one standard, the best. Always referred to me as “Now then Kevin my lad” when advising me, always a gentleman and had a distinctive laugh when you got him in the mood. Was a good friend of my father in law Bill Murrin as they were both in the Police Judo Club, consequently always sociable towards my family.
Condolences to the family, R.I.P.
Kevin & Jackie Guise (nee Murrin).
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Having been a friend of Philip’s since we could barely walk, Geoff was an integral part of my growing up. For one thing he taught me to ride a bike. Whether I was 5, 15 or 25 he always made time for meaningful conversations which I was most grateful for. Even when I got into my 50’s he tracked me down abroad and we had a great evening laughing and having more of those meaningful chats like they’d never stopped. The significance you played in my formative years can’t be understated.
Rest in peace Geoff your positivity will live on.
condolences to the family.
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Having been a friend of Philip’s since we could barely walk, Geoff was an integral part of my growing up. For one thing he taught me how to ride a bike. Whether I was 5, 15, or 25 I always remember Geoff making time for meaningful conversations which I was always grateful for. Even when I got into my 50’s, he tracked me down abroad and we had a great evening laughing and reminiscing which brought back memories of those wonderful formative years in which he played such a significant part. Rest in peace Geoff, your positivity will live on.
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I had a lot of respect for Geoff.Back in 1972 I had this idea that judo would be a good skill to have as a young Pc.So along to Hyson Green judo club I went where Geoff was doing the teaching.It was like a lamb to the slaughter,Geoff. was a big and very strong bloke who threw me around the dojo for fun.Hwas always fair and encouraging and taught you to grit your teeth and get on with it.
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