It is with sadness that I report the death of retired Police Officer Alastair David ARMSTONG Pc1652 who sadly passed away in the Queens Medical Centre on the 12th November 2025 after a long illness. He was 75yrs.
Alastair joined the Police Service in October 1974 and retired in May 2000. He served at Keyworth, The Meadows, and West Bridgford Control Room.
He leaves his wife Mary, daughters, Susan and Jane and sons, John, Patrick and Sean. He leaves 10 grandchildren, Alfie, Charlie, Frankie, Lennox, Max, Lucy, Jack, Joseph, Matthew and Isobel.
Alastair ARMSTRONG sadly passed away on the12th November 2025 after a long illness. He was 75yrs.
His funeral arrangements are as follows:-
A Memorial Service will take place at 11am Tuesday 9th December 2025 at St. Margaret Clitherow Church, Willowbrook, Keyworth. Nottingham NG12 5BB. This will be followed by a burial service to be held at Keyworth Burial Grounds.
A Celebration of his Life will then be held at The Carriage Hall at PERKINS, Station Road, Plumtree, Nottingham NG12 5NA.
The family would welcome friends and former colleagues to attend both the Memorial Service and the Celebration of his Life should they wish to pay their respects. Please note however, that the burial service is wholly private and for family members only. I would ask that you respect family wishes in respect of this part of the proceedings.
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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Knew Alistair since he joined, as we lived on the same road in Keyworth. Lost touch as so often happens when you re locate. Remember him as a really nice guy. It was a shock to hear this news.
My condolences to Mary and the rest of the family. RIP Alistair.
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I remember Alistair when at Keyworrth a true gentleman who always had time for everyone and a great sentence of humour Rest in Peace Alistair.
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I first met Alastair on 7th October 1974 when we joined up and spent our first week at Epperstone and then the next 10 weeks at Pannal Ash. I was posted to Clifton and Al was posted to West Bridgford, so we met up quite often on shifts and at probation training sessions. We bumped into each other throughout our service and it was always nice to catch up. It all seems a long while ago but in some respects like yesterday in others. A very sad loss. My condolences to Mary and the rest of the family. 1697 to 1652, RIP Alistair.
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Worked with Alistair together with Johnny North in the mid 70’s at Keyworth Whilst we were all stationed on the Rushcliffe Rural Mobile Section.
Alastair always presented himself as a professional no nonsense bobby and true gentleman.
He always greeted you with a smile and had a lovely sense of humour.
In conversations with him it was clear that his wife and family were dear and uppermost in his thoughts and its to Mary his children and grandchildren that I extend my condolences and commiserations.
It was a pleasure knowing you Al. RIP.
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I met Alastair when he joined my karate club in Keyworth around 1986. He became a valued member by achieving black belt grade. We met occasionally for a pint or two to chat about most things, including motorcycles, land rovers and one time the conversation turned to WW2. After a while we both found out that our fathers both embarked on the same ship (SS BOISSEVAIN) from Glasgow on 25 December 1942, bound for N Africa. What a coincidence!
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I knew Al from his and my time at West Bridgford, in the control room. Calm, professional and humourous. Always helpful and friendly. RIP Al.
Tris Robinson
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