Geoffrey Thomas Potten

1/2/2021

It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the sudden death, on Friday 29th January 2021, of ex Sgt 405 Geoffrey Thomas Potten, 86 years. His next of kin is his wife Mrs Sylvia Diane Potten.

Geoff, as he was known, retired in 1982 whilst Sergeant at Chesterfield. He served mainly on Road Traffic and Motorway section.

His funeral will be held at 11.00am on Monday 1st March 2021 at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton DE55 1BH. This will be a small family service and Covid restrictions will apply.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)

9 Comments

Harry Buttle

2/2/2021 07:38:33

R I P Geoff. Grand bloke, good Bobby. Commiserations to Chris and all the family.

Chris Potten link

2/2/2021 10:06:37

Thank you Harry.

Phil Tomlinson

2/2/2021 14:01:26

Worked with Geoff at Chesterfield A great bloke and Police officer. All best wishes to his family.

Chris Potten link

2/2/2021 19:45:09

Thank you for your kind comment Phil.

Kevin Hartley

3/2/2021 09:08:08

Thoroughly decent family man Geoff, about whom I never heard a bad word.
Condolences to all the family. I’ll be in touch Chris

Chris Potten link

3/2/2021 09:13:22

Many thanks for your comment Kev. It will be good to speak in due course. Thank you.

Tony Eyre

5/5/2021 12:25:47

Only just seen this. Remember Geoff when I was a young PC at Chesterfield. He was the type of Sergeant who always tried to help me and taught me many valuable lessons. He was a lovely man and I am sad at his passing. My condolences to all his family.

Chris Potten link

10/5/2021 17:08:42

Many thanks for your kind words Tony. They are much appreciated.

ALAN ROWLEY

10/6/2021 00:05:13

Chris, I’m so sorry mate, only just seen this. Your Dad was definitely one of life’s gentlemen, and a thoroughly nice fella. Our belated condolences to you and your family.

NARPO - Derbyshire Branch