James Ernest SMEDLEY (Jim) sadly passed away on the 14th December 2024. He was aged 96yrs.
Jim had been a widower since 2017 when his wife Jean sadly passed away after a long illness. They had been happily married for 64years and Jim had cared for his dear wife as in later life she had become the victim of dementia, right up until her sad passing. Apparently Jim had held a driving licence and was still driving until just before his death. He passed away at his Stapleford home after a very short illness.
Jim served in the Military before his Police Service. He joined the 17th/21st Lancers and served in Palestine. He was awarded the GSM (General Service Medal).
After the Military he joined the Police Service in September 1952 and as his family report, he served almost everywhere. He retired in the Rank of Chief Superintendent in May 1988.
Jim leaves daughters Jill and Pam, 5 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.
Retired Chief Superintendent James Ernest SMEDLEY (Jim) sadly passed away on the 14th December 2024.
His funeral arrangements are as follows:-
A Cremation Service will take place at 1.00pm Friday 17th January 2025 at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3GJ. Thereafter there will be a Celebration of his Life to be held at The Nurseryman Public House, 177 Derby Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 3AE.
The family would welcome friends and former colleagues to attend and pay their respects should they so desire.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Nottingham University Hospital Charity on the day or via the undertakers GILLOT’s Funeral Directors of 136 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 7AY.
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
The Undertakers are GILLOT’s Funeral Services of Stapleford, Nottinghamshire.
Our thoughts and condolences are extended to his family at this very sad time.
Bob THOMPSON (Assistant Secretary) Notts NARPO
Email: nottinghamshire2@narpo.org Tel: 07989139143.
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Jim was the Superintendent on Force Support when I served on the Vice Squad. He would regularly pop into the office and sit and chat and have a drink with us(tea/coffee). Never afraid to mash or make the coffee. A complete gentleman in every way. Sad to hear of his passing.
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Jim was a gentleman, kind, sympathetic, patient, never one to lose his temper or take advantage of other, less fortunate individuals.
He was a devoted family man who cared for his wife Jean until the very end. They were happily married for 64 years.
Having experienced the formidable challenges of looking after someone suffering from dementia for so long he was only too willing to help and advise those of us placed in a similar position.
For his timely help and advice I will always be eternally grateful. He will be sadly missed.
My sympathies are extended to his family.
Ray Stone.
Retired Insp. Central Div, City Police.
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Having joined in the mid seventies my first experience of ‘Mr Smedley’ was when he was deputy Div Commander at Central. He had a real genuine presence as a senior officer and really warmed when you were in conversation with him. Always caring and he always wanted to know about you, your family and hobbies etc. That caring touch so obvious in the later care of his late wife. No one was surprised when he was promoted Chief Super. RIP and my condolences to your family.
Alan B.
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I knew Jim Smedley throughout my service from DC to Superintendent. I always found him friendly and easy to work with. He was good company at social events and that is where we also became friendly with Jean. I send my condolences to all the family.
Bob Jackson
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I knew Jim Smedley throughout my service from DC through to Superintendent. I always found him easy to get on with and to work with. In the early days he was a very effective detective and in later years an equally effective uniformed Superintendent. Socially I enjoyed his company and it was through social events that I met Jean. I send my sincere condolences to all his family.
Bob Jackson
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One of the calmest and determined persons I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and a loyal colleague . I shall always be grateful to him for the sound advice he offered me in connection with my dear late wife’s brutal illness. He had had the same experience as myself. My sincere condolences to all the family.
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