Notification of the death of the Spouse of a retired Police Officer

Joyce Thompson

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Joyce Thompson, aged 86 years, the wife of Rex Thompson, a retired Police Officer.    Joyce died on Wednesday 30 December 2020.       

The date for the funeral is yet to be arranged but the number of people attending is limited to 30.    Please add your comments below

Rex joined the County Force and began his Police career at Carlton.     He then moved at Retford on C I D, then to Worksop, Sheffield Crime Squad, Mansfield and finally back to Worksop as uniform Inspector.

Notification of the death of the wife of a retired Police Officer

Vicki Rosemary Goddard

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Vicki Rosemary Goddard, aged 65 years, the wife of Charles Goddard a retired Police Officer.   Vicki died on Wednesday 30 December 2020 after catching the Covid virus.

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Vicki was the wife of Charles Goddard who joined the Combined Force in 1973.     He served at Beeston and the Force Control Room.  He retired in 2003.

Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

John Mather Fletcher

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of John Mather Fletcher, aged 91 years, a retired Police Officer.   He died on Thursday 7 January 2021.  Our thoughts are with the family it this difficult time.

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John joined the Nottinghamshire Force in 1955 after serving 8 years in the RAF.  He was was stationed at Ordsall, Chilwell, Selston and finally on promotion, to Worksop where he retired in 1986.   During his time at Worksop he coached the Tug-of-war team and the Swimming team.   His wife died in 2006.

Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

Trevor Edward Kent

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Trevor Edward Kent, aged 80 years, a retired Police Officer.   Trevor died on Saturday 9 January2021.  He went into hospital on another matter and caught the Covid virus from which he did not recover.   Our thoughts are with the family at the terrible time.

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Trevor joined the City Force in 1959 and served at the stations on Northern Division.    He later served in the Crime Prevention Department before retiring in 1985.   We will post a photograph of Trevor as soon as we get one.

I wanted to flag that the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received evidence of fraudulent messages being sent to the public informing them a new dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

People are being sent a text message claiming to be from the NHS which informs the recipient that, “we have identified that you are eligible to apply for your vaccine.” The message ends with a link to a website mocked up to look like a legitimate NHS platform. The website requests personal details, including name and address and banking details.

The CTSI has said “this is the latest in a series of scams themed around the pandemic in circulation since last March. With the UK vaccine rollout underway, scammers have modified their scam to consider this new development.”

I thought this may be of interest to you and your members and reminds us to remain vigilant. The CTSI said “The vaccine brings great hope for an end to the pandemic and lockdowns, but some only wish to create even further misery by defrauding others. The NHS will never ask you for banking details, passwords, or PIN numbers and these should serve as instant red flags. Do not provide any information to the scammers, but please also report suspicious messages to Action Fraud, or if in Scotland, Police Scotland, as this provides intelligence and assists authorities in combating scams.”

Regards and stay safe.

John Kennedy

Secretary, Notts NARPO

Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

Scott Bonser

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Scott Bonser, aged 56 years, a retired Police Officer.   He died on Friday 18 December 2020.   Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

Scott joined Nottinghamshire Police in 1980 as a Cadet.  On being appointed as a Constable he served at Beeston, Bilborough and Bestwood. He retired in 2008.    He was a keen footballer and played for the Notts Police.

The funeral is as yet to be arranged.

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Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

Michael Paul Cheetham

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Michael Paul Cheetham, aged 69 years, a retired Police Officer.  Michael died on Wednesday 23 December 2020.  Our thoughts are with Amanda and the family at this difficult time.

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Michael joined the Nottinghamshire Combined Force in 1973 and served at many Stations, including Canning Circus, Bulwell, Central, Sutton Bonnington and West Bridgford.    He retired in 2003.

Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

Alan George Ping

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Alan George Ping, aged 83 years, a retired Police Officer.   Alan died on Friday 18 December 2020.    Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

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Alan joined the City Force in 1957 and began his service at Central.   He later transferred to the Traffic Department where he patrolled in cars and motor cycles.    He also was part of the Motorway Section.   On promotion to Sergeant he he went to Central and Canning Circus from where he retired in 1988.

Alan’s funeral will take place on Thursday 14th January at 13.30 at Bramcote Crematorium. Due to the latest restrictions the family have asked that only the nearest relations to Alan attend. 

Good afternoon

I wanted to bring to your attention the virtual Christmas card that National Police Memorial Day and the British Police Symphony Orchestra have created. It would be great if you could perhaps share this with your members? The card has a introduction from The Reverend Canon David Wilbraham MBE and John Apter as Chair of Trustees.

The link for the card is on the National Police Memorial Day website. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Many thanks and festive regards 🎄

Notification of the death of a Police Widow

Eunice Mary Taylor

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Eunice Mary Taylor, aged 83 years, the widow of a retired Police Officer.    Eunice died on Thursday 26 November 2020.  Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

The funeral is at 1.00pm. Wednesday 16 December at Mansfield Crematorium.    The number of mourners is limited to 15. 

Eunice was the widow of Thomas Taylor who died earlier this year.    Tom joined the County Force in 1949 and served at West Bridgford, Sutton in Ashfield and Mansfield.  He retired in 1979.