Notification of the death of a Police Widow

Pamela May Bowie

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Pamela May Bowie, aged 90 years, the widow of a retired Police Officer.   Pamela died on Monday 16 November 2020.  Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

Pamela was the widow of Ronald Victor Bowie who died whilst in service.  He joined the County Police after completing his National Service.    He served at Mansfield, Carlton and Newark.

Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

Colin Edward Rawlinson

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Colin Edward Rawlinson, aged 82 years, a retired Police Officer.   Colin died on Thursday 19 November 2020.   Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.   

A photograph will be placed on the website later.

Before joining the Police,  Colin served in the Royal Marines and was part of the contingent that went to Egypt during the Suez Crisis.    After leaving the Marines he joined the County Force in 1957 and his first posting was at Sutton in Ashfield.  After that he served at many Stations and Departments, mainly in the C.I.D.   He retired in 1989.

His wife Claire died earlier this year.   Colin was a keen golfer and was the Captain at the Coxmoor Golf Club.     His son Adrian, will be holding a small gathering at Coxmoor Golf Club once it is safe to do so and will be scattering both Colin and Claire’s ashes on the 7th hole where Claire once hit a hole in one.

Notification of the death of  a Police Widow

Catherine Joan Shaw

It is with deep sorrow that we have to inform you of the death of Catherine Joan Shaw, aged 100 years. the widow of a retired Police Officer,   Joan as she liked to be known by died on Wednesday 4th November 2020 after recently celebrating her 100th birthday.   Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

The funeral is on 10.30am Wednesday 25 November 2020 at Wilford Hill Crematorium,  Only family and close friends are allowed to attend.   Anyone wishing to send flowers can do so but please send a bouquet as they will be taken to the care home that Joan was in.    The funeral directors are the Co-operative Funeralcare at Clifton.

Joan was the widow of Harry Shaw who died in 1990.    He joined the City Police and served at Clifton and Central and worked in the Coroners Office. 

Phot Taken at Joan’s 100th Birthday celebrations

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John Kennedy, Secretary Notts NARPO

Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

John Thomas Mellor

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of John Thomas Mellor, aged 82 years, a retired Police Officer.   John died on Friday 13 November 2020 at his home address..     Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

John joined the County Police in 1958 and served at Mansfield, and Mansfield and Ollerton Traffic.  He retired in 1985.  His collar number was Pc 1153.

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John Kennedy, Secretary Notts NARPO

Notification of the death of  a Police Widow

Catherine Joan Shaw

It is with deep sorrow that we have to inform you of the death of Catherine Joan Shaw, aged 100 years. the widow of a retired Police Officer,   Joan as she liked to be known by died on Wednesday 4th November 2020 after recently celebrating her 100th birthday.   Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

The funeral is on 10.30am Wednesday 25 November 2020 at Wilford Hill Crematorium,  Only family and close friends are allowed to attend.   Anyone wishing to send flowers can do so but please send a bouquet as they will be taken to the care home that Joan was in.    The funeral directors are the Co-operative Funeralcare at Clifton.

Joan was the widow of Harry Shaw who died in 1990.    He joined the City Police and served at Clifton and Central and worked in the Coroners Office. 

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John Kennedy

Secretary, Notts NARPO

Notification of the death of a Police Widow

Betty Elizabeth Akers

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Betty Elizabeth Akers, aged 85 years, a widow of a retired Police Officer./   Betty died on 27 October 2020.     Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

Betty was the widow of Dennis Akers, a retired Police Officer.   Dennis joined the City Police  and served at Central and the Courts Office.   He died some time ago.

Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

Graham Wilcoxson

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Graham Wilcoxson, aged 70 years, a retired Police Officer.  Graham died on Monday 12 October 2020.  Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. 

The funeral is at 1.00pm Monday 2 November 2020 at Amber valley Memorial Park Crematorium  near Swanwick.  DE55 1BH   Numbers are limited but the service will be relayed outside for those wishing to attend.

Graham joined the Derbyshire Police in 1974 and transferred to Nottingham Police shortly after completing his probationary service.   He served at Hucknall, Eastwood Force Headquarters and Central before retiring in 2004.   His collar number was Pc 1750

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Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

Philip Bruce Kennedy

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Philip Bruce Kennedy, aged 82 years, a retired Police Officer who died today, Friday 30 October 2020.   Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.     

Bruce as he preferred to be known, joined the Surrey Police after leaving the Royal Navy in 1965.   After 8 years he transferred to Nottingham Police and served at Beeston, The Meadows and Central.   He retired in 1993 on reaching the age of 55 years.

Any further information and a photograph will be added to the entry on our website which will be available in the next couple of days. 

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Notification of the death of a Police Widow

Maureen Doris Cooke

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Maureen Doris Cooke, aged 84 years, the widow of a retired Police Officer.   Maureen died on Sunday 25 October 2020 at her home address.   Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

Maureen was the widow of John Barry Cooke.  He joined the City Police and served mainly on Northern Division, Broxtowe, Basford and Hyson Green.

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Kevin’s funeral will take place at Wilford Hill Crematorium at 1pm on Friday 30th October
Due to the current situation numbers are limited to 30 family inside the Chapel but anybody who wishes to attend are welcome to stand outside