Barbara sadly passed away in the Queens Medical Centre on the 21st August 2025 after a short illness. She was 94yrs.

She was the wife of Retired Chief Inspector John Eric HALLAM who passed away in 2014. His last posting was at Beeston prior to his retirement around 1981.

She leaves a son Richard who lives in the USA.

No further details will be circulated re this. Family will hold a private funeral on a day and date to suit themselves.

Bob THOMPSON Assistant Secretary (Notts NARPO) 

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It is with sadness that I report the death of Diane Elizabeth COCKAYNE (78yrs) who sadly passed away this morning the 26th August 2025 at her Denmark Grove Care Home. Di, as she was known had been suffering a long illness.

She was the wife of Retired Detective Sergeant 413 Ray COCKAYNE who joined the Nottingham City Police in August 1966 and retired in the Rank of Detective Sergeant in July 1992.

Diane Elizabeth COCKAYNE was the wife of Retired Detective Sergeant 413 Ray COCKAYNE. She sadly passed away on the 26th August 2025 after a long illness. She was 78 years of age.

Her funeral arrangements are as follows:

A Cremation Service will take place at 11am on Thursday 11th September 2025 at Gedling Crematorium, Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottingham NG4 4QH. This will be followed by a Celebration of her Life to be held at The Royal Oak Public House, 9 Main Street, East Bridgford, Nottingham NG13 8PA. Ray and his three sons would welcome friends and former colleagues to attend to pay their respects should they wish to do so.

The Undertakers are E GILL Funeral Services of 55, Albert Street, Newark, Nottingham NG24 4BQ.

Our thoughts and condolences are extended to Ray and his family at this very sad time.

Bob THOMPSON Assistant Secretary (Notts NARPO) 

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Our thoughts and condolences are extended to Ray and his 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 1082 Ernest Raymond HADLEY (90yrs) who sadly passed away at his Mansfield home on the 14th August 2025.

Ray as he was known, joined the Police Service in March 1961 and Retired in the Rank of Sergeant in January 1987. It would appear that he spent the most of his service on Mansfield Division.

He had been a widower for some time, his dear wife Sheila having passed away in 2018. He leaves sons, Martin and Glynn and daughter Gail, a Grandchild Rachel and a Great Grandchild Eloise.

At this time there are no funeral arrangements known but these will be posted in due course.

Our thoughts and condolences are extended to the family at this very sad time.

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Morning John.  Here are the lottery results for July and as you can see, two are retired officers.  If, when circulating you can ask if anyone knows them to get in touch with my at this email address please? 

I’d much rather arrange for a secure bank transfer for their winnings than them have to faff with a cheque (and the delay in getting their addresses from the pension provider always delays things a few weeks).

JULY

£1000 – Jon Stone

£500 – Lucy Lindsay

£200 – J R Tennant (retired)

£100 – Kynam Moore

£50 – D Tetley (retired)

Alison Cotton

Command Team Support Officer for Janet Carlin (CJ),  Superintendent James Woolley (County) & Det. Supt Paul Lefford (PP)

Nottinghamshire Police

Mansfield Police Station

Great Central Road, Mansfield, Notts  NG18 2HQ

Tel: 0115 9670 999 ext. 310 8461

My normal working hours are Monday-Friday 08:15 to 16:15

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A short time ago, I spoke to Helen Sheard, a retired Notts Sergeant who explained that a friend of hers has recently passed. The details of the individual are:

Former Inspector Robert John McPhee (known as John) who served for several years in Notts and then left on promotion to West Mids. It is believed that he retired from West Mids in 2015 having worked at Ryton also.

John passed unexpectedly at his home in Shropshire on the 2^nd August 2025 aged 63. He leaves his wife, Amanda Whitlock McPhee and his two children Harriet and Rory.

The details of the funeral are:

Tuesday 19^th August 2025 at 1.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6HR. This is followed by another ceremony at 2.30pm at Holy Trinity Church Barton, TF13 6QD and a wake at Broseley Social Club TF12 5HL.

I kindly ask that there is notification of Robert’s passing so that those who would like to pay their respects can do so.

Helen is contactable on helensheard912@gmail.com and T07905161392.

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It is with sadness that I report the death of Retired Police Constable 716 Ronald (Ron) James NIGHTINGALE who was 87yrs of age who passed away at his Aspley home on the 8th August 2025 following a short illness.

Prior to his Police Service Ron worked as a labourer at Shipstones Brewery in Nottingham. He joined the Police Service in October 1956 and retired in August 1985. He served at both St Anns and mostly at Hyson Green working the old Gregory Boulevard Police Station and the new Radford Road Police Station.

He leaves his wife Carol, sons Geoffrey, Christopher and Lee, Grandchildren Sheridan, Mykala, Jamie, Jessica, Charlie, and Libby and Great Grandchildren Olive, Mason, Rex, Rafe, Miles and Zachary.

 funeral arrangements are as follows:-

A Cremation Service will take place at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote at 11.30am Wednesday 10th September 2025. The family would welcome friends and former colleagues to attend should they wish to pay their respects. One of Ron’s last wishes is that attendees dress brightly and not in dark clothing.

After the cremation service there will be a Celebration of his Life to be held at The Nuthall Pub (formerly the Broxtowe Inn). Again the family would welcome friends and former colleagues to attend should they so wish but for catering purposes they ask that you drop a short email to son Geoff at:- gpn_leadman@hotmail.com indicating your intention to attend.

The undertakers are Baggaleys Funeral Services of Sherwood, Nottingham.

In my initial circulation I omitted to mention Ron’s service to members. Ron served for many years as the Constables Representative on the Police Federation. I am sure there will be many members who will be grateful for his advice and assistance during that time. Rest in Eternal Peace Ron, and thank you for your service.

Our thoughts and condolences are extended to the family at this very sad time.

Bob THOMPSON Assistant Secretary (Notts NARPO) 

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It is with sadness that I report the death of Retired Police Constable 166 Christopher PARKINSON 85yrs who sadly passed away in the Nottingham City Hospital on the 2nd August 2025 following a short illnes

Christopher joined the Police Service in August 1963 and retired in March 1992. He served at Epperstone, Worksop, Calverton, Clipstone, Cotgrave and also The Dog Section and prior to his retirement worked within Community Affairs.

He leaves his wife Anne, daughters Amanda, Penny and Fiona, 4 grandchildren, Natasha, Nicholas, Emily and Laura and a Great Grandson, Ethan.

There will be no formal funeral. A Direct Cremation will be arranged between family and the funeral directors, Buckinghams Funeral Services of Cotgrave, at a time and date to suit the family and the funeral directors.

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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REPOSTED WITH CORRECTION AND FUNERAL DETAILS.

Retired Police Constable 1478 Gary Michael BARNES 64yrs sadly passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his Jacksdale home on the 11th June 2025.

Gary joined the Nottinghamshire Police on the 21st July 1986 and retired from the service on the 30th June 1990 as the result of injuries sustained on duty. He served at Worksop, Warsop and Mansfield.

He leaves his wife Estella, children Pearl and Holly, Grand-daughter Violet and his sister Teresa.

His funeral details are as follows:

A burial service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Church Hill, Jacksdale, Nottinghamshire NG16 5QG at 11am Thursday 17th July 2025. The family would welcome friends and former colleagues to attend should they wish to pay their respects.

The Undertakers are A. W LYMN of Sutton in Ashfield, Notts.

Our thoughts and condolences are extended to the family at this very sad time.

Bob THOMPSON Assistant Secretary (Notts NARPO) 

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It is with sadness that I report the sudden and unexpected death of Retired Police Constable 742 Anthony WAITE who sadly passed away on the 6th July 2025 at his Woodthorpe home. He was 66 years of age.

Tony as he was known joined the Nottinghamshire Police as a Cadet and was appointed to the regular force in February 1977. He retired in February 2007. He served at Central, Arnold, Oxclose Lane and on retirement became a Civilian Case Worker on the Domestic Violence Unit.

Those of you that know him would know that Tony had been a widower for approximately 8 years, his dear wife Elaine having passed away at a very young age. They had no children but he leaves his brother Gary and sister Tracey. I have yet to speak to either of them so am unable to furnish further information at this time. I will of course update members when I am able.

Our thoughts and condolences are extended to the family at this very sad time.

Bob THOMPSON Assistant Secretary (Notts NARPO) 

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