In loving memory of our Mamaji, who showed us the true meaning of family, respect and selflessness. We miss you. We pray that you are resting in peace, wherever you are. 🙏
Manjeet Singh Matharu (18 Jun 1954 - 27 Apr 2023)
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- Location
- Bramcote Crematorium (Serenity Chapel) Coventry Lane Bramcote NG9 3GJ
- Date
- 9th May 2023
- Time
- 11am
A final bow down for Nottinghamshire’s first turban wearing police officer.
The first turban wearing police officer to serve Nottinghamshire sadly passed away on Thursday 27 April 2023 following a short illness.
Manjeet Singh Matharu served the Nottinghamshire police force for over four decades, which spanned the entirety of his career as a serving officer.
As a Sikh, Manjeet’s turban was symbolic of his faith but also distinguished him from other officers when he first started serving the police force. During this time, there were no other turban wearing Sikh police officers serving the police force in the area and Manjeet was the first to hold this accolade.
Originally born in Kenya in 1954, he settled here in the UK with his family in 1972 and following a short stay in Leicester, he then resided in Nottingham. Manjeet joined Nottinghamshire police force in 1978.
Having recently retired at the end of March, following a long serving career, Manjeet holds the honour of also being third in the country for completing a staggering 45 years service to the police force.
Throughout his dedicated service to the police, Manjeet worked his way up the ranks to become a detective constable and working in MCU. He had become synonymous in the Nottinghamshire area for wearing a turban. Manjeet embraced wearing his turban on duty and stood out amongst other officers during a career spanning over 40 years.
Manjeet showed true commitment to the police force and dedicated his career to serving the local community of Nottinghamshire. He was also featured in an article in the Nottingham Post on Saturday 12th August 1978 for being the first police officer to wear a turban in Nottingham.
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Mamaji who showed us the true meaning of family, respect and selflessness. We miss you. We pray that you are resting in peace, wherever you are. 🙏
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Rest in eternal peace our dearest Paji & Mamaji. You have gone too soon & left a big void in our lives. Thank you for your support, understanding & love. We will carry your legacy forward and always stay together as ‘one family’
May wahaguru give comfort & strength to Pabiji and family.
Rani, Avneet & Dilraj🙏🏽
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Dearest father in law,
Sat sri akaal dad,
Thank you for accepting me as a son and for welcoming me into your home with open arms. You were a great cook, a great hockey player and a loving and humble man. You saw passed the rumours and pulled out the good in me. Thanks for winning over the mother in law!
Thank you for helping us out with our children Sahib and Veer and we will continue to make you proud. Will have a shot of Glenlivet for you soon 🥃
Love Mandeep x 🙏
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It is with a very heavy heart that we write this message. Words are not enough to describe your support and the unconditional love you had for us all. We cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for us. You have instilled in us the importance of loving and caring for family.
You’ll always remain in our hearts and we will keep your memory alive with stories of our Thiyaji the policeman.
So blessed to have had you in our lives as a pillar of strength.
Love you Thiyaji xxxx
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Sat Sri Akaal Nanaji,
“Salute Sahib”, I salute you nanaji for being the best nanaji out there. I spent every Wednesday with you and we had the beat days together. You played with me and we enjoyed ice creams together.
You always gave me one chocolate star when it was time for me to go home now, you have become the brightest and sweetest star.
You were so so proud of me when I got accepted at the High School and you always told me to work hard and make my mum and dad proud. I will make you proud and when I grow up I will tell my Veeru how special you were.
Thank you for everything and I am proud that my nanaji won hearts of lots of people including me.
Love you nanaji and Sat Sri Akaal. Have the best sleep or as you used to say two winks. 😢🙏❤️
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In the loving memory of our father Manjeet Singh Matharu
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Dearest Dad,
Dad, a simple three letter word with such a powerful impact on Sandy and I.
The heart ache we feel today is so painful and unbearable. Your smell and presence lingers in your house today.
You really were our ultimate strength and you guided us through life with immense love and positivity. You carried yourself with so much self respect and dignity and touched the hearts of everyone with your wise words and generosity. The way you dealt with tough times is admirable and you were the peace maker in times of need.
You always saw good in people and always gave people a chance. You always put everyone first even until the day you took your last meal, you shared and made sure everyone ate before you.
You fulfilled all the duties of a father and I am honoured to say I was the youngest daughter of Manjeet Matharu. Your name will live on for generations to come. I promise to make you proud and hope the love you showered us mirrors on our children.
You won my mind and heart the minute you held me in your arms. I love you dad 🙏
Love from your cheekiest daughter x 😢🙏💔
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Dad,
You were my confidant, my rock, my absolute everything and now my forever guardian angel. How life will continue without you I don’t know. A sense of deep sadness and a very heavy heart looms with me today. I promise to keep you alive in our memories everyday. The legend that you were will be spoken about too. I pray that your soul rests in forever peace. Please continue to guide us just like you always did. We love you so much dad. Lots of love Sandy and Micky 💔
Nanaji,
Sat Sri Akal. Thank you for being the best grandfather to us. We will miss your big, warm hugs and the beautiful smile you had on your face. We promise to study hard, play lots of sports and continue your legacy. Rest in peace nanaji. Lots of love Harveer (Your walking sports TV guide as you used to call me) and Paranvir (your bodyguard as you used to call me) xxx
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Matty, you part of the very memorable group of people from my first station, Radford Road. You will always stand out to me as being a kind and caring man, who had time to help anyone. Whenever we spoke it was pretty much a laughing session and when I saw you again after many years you hadn't changed one bit. I know you will be a great loss to your family but also a source of immense pride. You lived a good life and I offer my deepest condolences to all your family and friends.
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Wonderful memories of playing hockey (on grass!!) for Nottinghamshire Police many years ago. A very special man. RIP
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Matty, I can't believe you're gone when I saw you so recently. I will miss your smiling face and bad jokes. Rest easy now, you deserve it.
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Condolences to your loving family. Mat you were one of the kindest gentleman I have ever met. R.I.P MAT I will never forget you xxx
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Forever in my heart
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Sincerest condolences to Harjit & family.
Rest in peace Manjeet Singh.🙏🏽
Nirpal, Bailey & family.
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Sending our heartfelt condolences to all the family on the loss of a truly selfless gentleman.
J Singh Potiwal and family x
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On behalf of Sikh Union Nottingham Hockey Club, I would like to thank Manjeet for all he has done for his club. His leadership in setting up the club and efforts in keeping it going is an inspiration to all of us in the club. Thank you Manjeet and rest in peace.
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Uncle you were one of the kindness people I have ever met. You will be missed greatly. The memories of your kindness will remain with us forever. . . A true gentleman with a heart of gold 💛
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A truly lovely gentleman, softly spoken...to me anyway, always ready with one of his long winded jokes. Matty you will be missed by many, Sema.
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Hey Matty. I’m pretty sure you would have cringed to read the summary someond kindly wrote of you. You were such a ‘Team Player’. Everyone respected and loved you and we all wanted you on our team! God forbid that something awful would happen to our loved ones but, if it did, we would wang you to rock up and catch the bastatds! Rest in peace my dear friend, you have lived and done yourself, your family and your team proud. Much love, Ozzy x
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Rest in peace Bhaji it was wonderful to know you we will miss you 🙏🙏
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