Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

Hilda May Mellors

 It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Hilda May Mellors, aged 92 years, a retired Police Officer.    Hilda died on Thursday 1 April 2021.  (not Covid related)   Our thoughts are with her friends at this difficult time.

Hilda first joined the Lincolnshire Police in 1952 and was stationed at Gainsborough and later transferred to the Nottingham City Force where she served at Central, Mansfield as Inspector, and Worksop as Chief Inspector from where she retired in 1982. 

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Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

Richard Anthony Lawrance

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Richard Anthony Lawrance, aged 74 years, a retired Police Officer, who died on Saturday 20 March 2021.   Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

Richard joined the Combined Force in 1975 and served at Central.  After completing his probation he moved to the Nottingham Traffic Wing.    His collar number was 1514 and he retired in 1998

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The funeral for Richard is at 11.00am on Wednesday 14 April 2021 at Bramcote Crematorium.   The family is asking for donations that will go to the Police Benevolent Fund and can be sent to the Co-operative Funeralcare at 404 High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham  NG9 5EG.  Please put in a note with your details and that it is for Richard Anthony Lawrance.

Funeral for Richard Lawrance

The funeral for Richard Lawrance is at 11.00am Wednesday 14 April, 2021 at Bramcote Crematorium.

The Janice as arranged for the Service to be broadcasted.  For those wishing to view is follow the instructions below.

Got to http://www.wesleymedia.co.uk – select Webcast – click on the dropdown box marked ‘Solution‘  –  click on ‘Webcast‘  –  click on ‘View your webcast’ bottom left hand corner.  You then need to log in.  The order ID is 90011  and the password is nzpfyjyu   all lower case   If the Service as not already started you will be asked to wait.

The video will be available on this site for the next 7 days

Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

Brian Henry Smith

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Brian Henry Smith, aged 81 years, a retired Police Officer who died on Thursday 18 March 2021.  (Not Covid related.)   Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

Brian joined the County Force in 1963 and began his career at Retford.   He then transferred to Bassetlaw Traffic Wing and on promotion to Sergeant was stationed at Central.    He retired in 1992.    He was married to Marion Smith, nee Johnson who was a Policewoman at Retford. 

Funeral details for the Brian Henry Smith

The funeral for Brian is at 4.30pm. Wednesday 7 April 2021 at Gedling Crematorium.   

No flowers but any donations will be for the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK.   You can do so by sending the cheque to the funeral director, Geo. Hansons, 13 Watnall Road, Hucknall, Nottingham. NG15 7LD.  Please attach a note with your details and that it is for Brian Henry Smith.

 There is no more room for any further mourners, but the service will be telecasted live and you can watch by going to the site below.      You can watch it live and will also be available for the next 28 days.

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It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Sylvia Blanche Wainwright, aged 85 years, the widow of Robert Wainwright, a retired Police Officer.    Sylvia died on 22 February 2021.      Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

The funeral has already taken place.

Robert Wainwright joined the County Force and served at Newark and rural at Coddington.    He died 35 years ago.

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John Kennedy, Secretary Notts NARPO

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Sylvia Brotherhood, aged 76 years, the wife of Harry Brotherhood, a retired Police Officer.   Sylvia died on Sunday 28 February 2021, due to the Covid virus.        Our thoughts are with Harry, his family, and friends.

The funeral is at 1.00 pm Friday 26 March 2021 at Wilford Hill Crematorium.    Due to the restrictions to the number of mourners, the Service will be telecasted.   The details will be circulated once they are known..

Sylvia has always been involved heavy with the Scouts and Girl Guides and a member of the Trefoil of Girlguiding Association..   She was also the leader of the Mothers Union at a number of Churches in Basford, Nuthall and Kimberley.

Harry joined the Nottinghamshire Police in 1978 and served at West Bridgford, Calverton, and the Youth Issue Officer before retiring in 2009.

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Secrertary Notts NARPO

Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

Brian Burrows

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Brian Burrows, aged 75 years, a retired Police Officer.     Brian died on Saturday 6 March 2021.  Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

Brian joined the City Police in 1965 and served at Canal Street, Careers Office and Arnold before retiring in 1995.   His collar number was 714

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

Joan Dorothy Plaskitt

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Joan Dorothy Plaskitt, aged 75 years, the spouse of Geoffrey Plaskitt a retired Police Officer.    Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.   Joan died at the Queens Medical Centre on Sunday 21 February 2021   Not Covid related.

The funeral is at 3.15 pm on Tuesday 16 March 2021 at Mansfield Crematorium which will be shown on a webcast.    Details will be circulated later.

Joan was a member of the Trefoil Guild of Girlguiding which has similar ambitions to NARPO   She has been involved with the Brownies and the Girl Guides for many years.  Geoff joined the Combined Force in 1972 and was stationed at Bulwell and Hucknall.  He retired in 1999.

Although guiding do not have a giving page for donations I am informed that should anyone want to bank transfer details are Girlguiding Nottinghamshire Sort code 30.96.18 Account number 03782962 Using Joan PLASKITT to identify the donation

Details below are for the webcast at 3.15pm 16th March 2021

Service order for Joan Plaskitt

Date of Funeral 16-Mar-21 at 3:15

Location Thoresby – Mansfield

Web sitehttps://www.obitus.com/

Username;- Nowi9685

Password:- 893594

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Christine Margaret Cunningham

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Christine Margaret Cunningham, aged 71 years, the widow of a retired Police Officer.   Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

The funeral will be on Tuesday 2 March 2021 at St Marys Church at Hucknall.    This will be a private family affair.

Christine was the widow of Alan Cunningham who died 2018.    Alan joined the County Force in 1968 and served at Hucknall and Oxclose Lane.   He retired in 1997.

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Stephen Adrian Cartwright

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Stephen Adrian Cartwright, aged 47 years, a retired Police Officer.   Stephen died on Wednesday 24 February 2021.  Our thoughts are with the family at a very difficult time.

Stephen joined the Nottinghamshire Police in 1992 and served at a number of Stations and Departments including Worksop, Newark, Retford, Traffic, and Headquarters.     He retired in 2020 as a Superintendent

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Brian William Howard Bacon

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Brian William Howard Bacon, aged 84 years, a retired Police Officer.   Brian died on 26 January 2021 after catching the Covid virus.   Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.   His wife Doreen died 2 years ago.

The funeral took place on Wednesday 17 February 2021.  The service can still be viewed on a webcast.  Go to https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view   the order ID is 73252 and the password is ubpxacef

The family have asked if anyone has any anecdotes involving Brian could the put them on the Book of Condolence.

Brian joined the Leicestershire Force about 1965 after serving with the RAF Military Police.    He was part of the Frogman Team in Leicestershire.  After 4/5 years, he transferred to the Nottingham City Police and served at St Anns and CRO.   He retired about 1980 after serving just over 25 years.   His collar number with Notts. was 410

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