In memory of Maurice Farmer
PC 262 Maurice Farmer 32 years, Motorcycle Section Nottingham Traffic Wing who died 45 years ago on 14th January 1981 involved in a road accident whilst on duty on Motorcycle patrol on the A60 at Ruddington Nottingham.
A good friend and colleague sadly missed.
Paul Woodward
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Bill DUFFY has asked that I post the following for the attention of NARPO members. These are Bill’s words.
The content is as follows:-
I am looking for anyone who remembers Marjorie TOPPING late Marjorie BRAMLEY when she married Harvey (who died several years ago). Just before Christmas I went to visit her and took her a Christmas Card and some flowers. A neighbour called me over and informed me that Marjorie had fallen on a bus two weeks earlier when she was going to get her Covid jab. She did not survive the injuries caused by the fall and died very soon after. Her funeral is taking place on the afternoon of Tuesday 20th January at 3pm. If anyone has any memories of Marjorie that I can provide to the Celebrant can you please let me know by Direct Message or Whatsapp.
Neither the neighbour nor I are aware of any relatives left by Marjorie or Harvey. (Message ends)
Marjorie was Divisional Secretary at Station Street in 1983 when Bill was promoted to Sergeant there. She was not a member of NARPO,
If anyone can help Bill with any such memories please contact Bill DUFFY by Direct Message or Whatsapp. Do not reply to NARPO or this email.
Bob THOMPSON Assistant Secretary (Notts NARPO)
Email: nottinghamshire2@narpo.org Tel: 07989139143
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I have received notification of the death of Retired Police Sergeant Peter MEE Ps1284 via his Son in Law (Retired Police Officer Kev TOBIN). I will use Kev’s words rather than my own.
His information is as follows:
It is with sadness that I find myself notifying you of the death of my father in law, retired Police Sergeant 1284 Peter Mee, who peacefully passed away at the Kings Mill Hospital at 3:20am on Friday 9th January 2026, aged 94 years. Peter was a NARPO member.
Peter is succeeded by his wife of 70 years Margaret (aka Betty), his daughters Janette and Elizabeth, his grandchildren Emma, Craig, Sarah and Adam and eight great grandchildren.
As a young man, Peter served in the Military Police during his National Service. On completion of his National Service Peter joined the Nottinghamshire County force in 1951 and served as a uniform officer across the County. Peter also served as a Traffic Patrol officer and motorcyclist.
Peter was also a member of the Force Underwater Search Unit.
Peter’s final posting was that of Advanced Driver Trainer at the Force’s Driving School at Epperstone Manor, retiring from there in November 1981.
Following retirement from the Force, Peter was employed as a chauffeur at Calverton’s Wrangler factory, and subsequently worked as a Stable Guard for the Jockey Club.
Peter was also a keen Bowls player and was the President of Nottinghamshire Bowls Association for a period of time.
Sadly, in his later years Peter suffered from Alzheimer’s and for the past few months was in residential care at the Berry Hill care home. It was from there that Peter was admitted to the KMH on Sunday 4th January 2026, where Peter’s daughters Jan and Liz remained with him until he passed.
There are no funeral arrangements, at this stage it is anticipated the family will have a non-attendance cremation.
I will notify you should there be any changes to that.
Kind regards,
Kevin Tobin.
Our thoughts 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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It is with sadness that I report the death of Retired Police Sergeant 308 James KIRTON who sadly passed away in a Care Home on the 26th December 2025, after a long illness. He was 88 years of age.
James joined the Police Service in February 1958 and retired in the Rank of Sergeant in July 1988. He served at Carlton, Calverton, Southwell and Newark in the Rank of Sergeant.
He leaves his wife Sandra. There were no children.
There will be no formal funeral. James elected for a Direct Cremation which will be on a date to be fixed between family and the Undertakers who are Ken Gregory Funeral Services of Dalestorth Road, Skegby, Nottinghamshire.
Our thoughts and condolences are extended to Sandra at this very sad time.
Bob THOMPSON Assistant Secretary (Notts NARPO)
Email: nottinghamshire2@narpo.org Tel: 07989139143
The National Association of Retired Police Officers is a company limited by guarantee incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company registration number 15415367. A list of the directors of National Association of Retired Police Officers can be inspected at our registered office: NARPO House, 38 Bond Street, Wakefield WF1 2QP. NARPO is a business name of National Association of Retired Police Officers.
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It is with sadness that I report the death of Wendy Diane FOSTER, the wife of Retired Police Superintendent Bruce FOSTER who sadly passed away on the 25th December 2025 (Christmas Day) after a long illness. She was 79yrs.
Bruce joined the Police Service in November 1964 and retired in the Rank of Superintendent in August 1993.
At this time I am unable to give any further information but will do so when I am able.
Our thoughts and condolences are extended to the family at this particularly sad time.
Bob THOMPSON Assistant Secretary (Notts NARPO)
Email: nottinghamshire2@narpo.org Tel: 07989139143
The National Association of Retired Police Officers is a company limited by guarantee incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company registration number 15415367. A list of the directors of National Association of Retired Police Officers can be inspected at our registered office: NARPO House, 38 Bond Street, Wakefield WF1 2QP. NARPO is a business name of National Association of Retired Police Officers.
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It is with deep sadness that I report the death of Valerie Jean TURNER 83yrs who sadly passed away after a short illness, in hospital, on the 6th December 2025. Val as she was known, was the wife of Retired Detective Superintendent Ron TURNER.
Val was employed by the Nottingham City Police in 1960 as a Typist/Secretary in the CID Typing Pool and also for Special Branch. Her ability was described as outstanding. She left the Police Service in 1971 to have a family. She and Ron married in 1967 and had been together some 58 years.
She leaves her husband Ron, daughter Wendy and son Adrian. She also leaves Grandchildren, Isaac, Louis, Charlie and Sam.
Her funeral arrangements are as follows:
A Cremation Service will take place at 1pm Thursday 8th January 2026 at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham. After the funeral service there will be a Celebration of her Life to be held at Wollaton Park Golf Club.
Ron and his family would welcome friends and former colleagues to attend should they wish to do so in order to pay their respects.
The undertakers are Julie WESSON Funeral Services of Beeston, 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
The National Association of Retired Police Officers is a company limited by guarantee incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company registration number 15415367. A list of the directors of National Association of Retired Police Officers can be inspected at our registered office: NARPO House, 38 Bond Street, Wakefield WF1 2QP. NARPO is a business name of National Association of Retired Police Officers.
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It is with sadness that I report the death of Patricia Ann GILL who sadly passed away in Bassetlaw Hospital on the 11th December 2025 after a short illness. She 80yrs.
Patricia was the wife of Retired Police Constable 1179 Derek William GILL.
At this time I have no further details and no funeral arrangements. As soon as I am able I will update members.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family at this very sad time.
Bob THOMPSON Assistant Secretary (Notts NARPO)
Email: nottinghamshire2@narpo.org Tel: 07989139143
The National Association of Retired Police Officers is a company limited by guarantee incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company registration number 15415367. A list of the directors of National Association of Retired Police Officers can be inspected at our registered office: NARPO House, 38 Bond Street, Wakefield WF1 2QP. NARPO is a business name of National Association of Retired Police Officers.
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It is with sadness that I report the death of John PRITCHARD 76yrs who was the Retired Special Commandant. He passed away at his home address after a short illness yesterday the 1st December 2025. John was a member of NARPO.
He leaves his wife Barbara, son Neil and daughter Andrea. I have yet to speak with family and will update as soon as I am able. John was a member of the Nottinghamshire Police Male Voice choir and also the Bestwood Male Voice Choir. It is known that he was singing with the choir as recently as last weekend.
When I have spoken with family I will update members with more detail and any funeral arrangements.
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 National Association of Retired Police Officers is a company limited by guarantee incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company registration number 15415367. A list of the directors of National Association of Retired Police Officers can be inspected at our registered office: NARPO House, 38 Bond Street, Wakefield WF1 2QP. NARPO is a business name of National Association of Retired Police Officers.
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Members may already be aware from content on Social Media, but it is with sadness that I report the death of Retired Police Sergeant 2104 Rachel Louise GRIFFITH who passed away peacefully in hospital in the early hours of the 2nd December 2025. She was only 57yrs of age.
Rachel joined the Nottinghamshire Police in November 1990 and retired in November 2020. For those of you who don’t know her, she is the daughter of Retired Assistant Chief Constable Edward (Ted) GRIFFITH who sadly passed away in 2018. She is also the sister to retired Detective Constable Dave GRIFFITH Rachel served most of her service at Mansfield and its surrounding area until she was promoted to Sergeant and moved to Radford Road and subsequently back to Mansfield. She also carried out tours of duty with the UN Peacekeeping Forces in Bosnia and Sierra Leone.
She leaves her mother Irene, brother David and sisters Sally and Amanda.
There are no known funeral arrangements as yet but having spoken to family it is hoped to have a funeral that will be attended by as many of her friends and former colleagues who are able to attend and to pay their respects. When these funeral details are known they will be posted to members.
The Undertakers are the Cooperative Funeral Services of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
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 National Association of Retired Police Officers is a company limited by guarantee incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company registration number 15415367. A list of the directors of National Association of Retired Police Officers can be inspected at our registered office: NARPO House, 38 Bond Street, Wakefield WF1 2QP. NARPO is a business name of National Association of Retired Police Officers.
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It is with sadness that I report the death of Retired Officer Dc1109 Kenneth WALPOLE who died suddenly and unexpectedly at his Gloucestershire home on the 2nd November 2025. He was 71yrs.
Ken joined the Police Service in 1984 and retired in 1997 on Medical Grounds. He worked mainly out of Bestwood and Oxclose Lane as a Detective Constable.
Her leaves his wife Wendy and sons, Tom and Luke.
Due the passing of time and the late notification the funeral has already taken place and the undertakers were Beechwood Funeral Services of Gloucester.
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 National Association of Retired Police Officers is a company limited by guarantee incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company registration number 15415367. A list of the directors of National Association of Retired Police Officers can be inspected at our registered office: NARPO House, 38 Bond Street, Wakefield WF1 2QP. NARPO is a business name of National Association of Retired Police Officers.
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