It is with sadness that I report the death of Retired Police Inspector David John PORTER 82yrs who sadly passed away this morning 21/6/2025 at his Mansfield home having suffered with Motor Nuerone Disease
David joined the Nottingham Police as a Cadet aged 15yrs and then became a Constable (Pc497) in December 1961 where he was posted to Retford. He has served at Retford, Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse, Newark on CID Special Branch and FHQ. He was promoted to Sergeant at Mansfield and to Inspector at Hucknall where he served until his retirement in April 1997. Having left the Police Service he went to work at West Notts College where he worked with teenagers suffering with Autism. He retired finally at the age of 65.
He leaves his wife Julia and daughters Emma and Anna.
His funeral arrangements are as follows:-
A Memorial Service will take place at 1pm Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at Mansfield Baptist Church, Rosemary Street, Mansfield NG19 6AB. This will be followed by refreshments at the same venue. Thereafter a Cremation Service will take place at 4pm the same day at Mansfield Crematorium, Derby Road, Mansfield. The family would welcome friends and former colleagues to attend should they wish to pay their respects. However, Julia, Dave’s wife asks that you let her know of your intended attendance for catering purpose by contacting her at:- julia.david@btopenworld.com
Our thoughts and condolences are extended to the family at this very sad time.
Bob THOMPSON Assistant Secretary (Notts NARPO)
At this time there are no known funeral arrangements but these will be posted to members as soon as they are available.
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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such sad news
i feel that people use the word gentleman without thinking of its meaning
but in Davids case i find it fits perfectly
he was a true gentle man and one of the calmest cops i was proud to work with
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So sorry to hear this. I have known Dave since 1966 when we both worked in HQ CID at Epperstone. He was the nicest bloke you could ever wish to meet. More recently Anne and I both enjoyed the company of Dave and Julia in Val’s organised walks. RIP Dave. Condolences to Julia and family. Anne & Terry
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A true gentleman who treated everyone with thoughtfulness and care – never in your face but always getting the job done.
He will be missed by many.
RIP David.
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I’ve known David for many years both as a work colleague and friend. Such a lovely person who will be sadly missed.
RIP David.
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Had the pleasure of working with Dave at Mansfield and Hucknall. A cracking bloke who would help others without any hesitation and fond memories remain. RIP Dave
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