It is with sadness that I report the death of Retired Detective Sergeant 1327 John David (Dave) CHURCH. He was 92yrs of age. He passed away at his Gedling home on the 12th February 2025.

Dave joined the Police Service in November 1957 and retired in the Rank of Detective Sergeant in September 1987. I have limited information with regards his service but I know personally that he spent considerable time on the No.3 Regional Crime Squad.

Dave had been a widower for some time his late wife Patricia Jean having passed away 17 years ago. He leaves two sons, Stuart and Ian and daughter Caroline and also three grandchildren.

His funeral arrangements are as follows:-

A Cremation Service will take place at 1pm Thursday 27th March 2025 at Gedling Crematorium, Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottingham NG14 4QH. His family would welcome friends and former colleagues to attend to pay their respects should they wish to do so.

The Undertakers are the Cooperative Funeralcare of Westdale Lane, Carlton, Nottingham.

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