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Honoring Those Who Served
Stephen Webber
April 29, 2026
Stephen began his career with the Chatham-Kent Police Service in 1983. For 35 years, he served his community with honor and dedication until his official retirement in 2018. Outside of his uniform, Stephen was a man of many passions. Some of his happiest moments were spent in the quiet of the outdoors, enjoying the simplicity of camping and the community at his trailer. Stephen’s legacy of service, his love for a good vintage record, and his unwavering devotion to his family will never be forgotten.
James (Jim/Mick) McLagan
December 31, 2025
James was a proud police officer with the Chatham-Kent Police Service for 31 years. He also served his country in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He had a passion for ‘the gab’; sharing a story to anyone he would meet. James’ love of travel extended throughout his life. From Scotland, Alaska, Hawaii and road trips around Canada and the United States. Always remembered.
Melvin Douglas (Doug) Friesen
August 17, 2025
A long serving member of the Chatham-Kent Police service, Doug was the twice the recipient of the Governor Generals police exemplary service medal. He passed surrounded by family at the age of 70. Never forgotten.
Wayne McDonald
January 11, 2025
32 years with York Regional Police. Wayne took great pride in his work but found equal joy outside of it—whether he was cruising down the open road on his motorcycle or enjoying a sunny day at the golf course. He was also an enthusiastic supporter of local sports as an on/off-ice official with the OHL at Barrie Colts games. His presence brought warmth and camaraderie to those who shared these experiences with him. Sadly missed.
Donald Miles
November 25, 2024
Don spent 30 years working for the Metropolitan Toronto Police Service. Always committed to his work, Don went on to work for the Canadian Automobile Theft Bureau. Following this, he worked as an Investigative Lieutenant for the Central North Correctional Centre, and then as a Special Constable with the Ontario Provincial Police. Through all of his careers, Don made friends who became family, who will miss him dearly.
James (Jim) Paul Garchinski
August 14, 2024
Friend to many. For 35 years, Jim served the Hamilton Police Service in multiple roles, including Sargeant, Administrator of the Hamilton Police Association, VP and President of the Police Association of Ontario and Canadian Police Association. Jim had a passion for travel and enjoyed winter months with his wife, Kim, in various tropical destinations, while also exploring many countries together. You are missed.
Insp. Edmund Kodis
February 25, 2024
In 1950, Ed joined the Hamilton Police Service as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks as Detective, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant and Inspector. Through diverse specialist training and extensive experiences, Ed was skilled in many facets of policing. Ed retired as an Inspector after 36 years of honourable police service.
Peter Couture
November 19, 2023
Peter was well know in the police community as an avid member of the HWPRA and PAO. A very well respected police officer in the Hamilton community and police service.
William (Billy) Nugent
July 5, 2023
William (Billy) Nugent retired from Metro Toronto police after 30 years. He was an avid hockey player and a loyal Toronto Maple Leafs fan who enjoyed golf and all sports. You are missed.
Insp.. Eugene Pauzé
April 7, 2023
Jack was a former member of the Sudbury Regional Police who attained the rank of Inspector he was also a member of The Canadian Armed Forces during WWII. He received the good conduct medal from the Association of Chief of Police and the distinguished service medal by the former Governor General Jeanne Sauvé. He had the honor of being the lead motorcycle escort to Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philippe during their visit to Sudbury in 1959. Never Forgotten.
S/Sgt Cecil Smith
April 7, 2023
Cecil or C.P. as he was known to many, joined the North Bay Police Service in 1965 working 30 years before retiring as a Staff Sergeant. During his career, he worked in a number of divisions, Criminal Investigation, Drug Enforcement and the Courts to name a few.
He enjoyed his career and was a very proud officer. Always Remembers
Michael Currie
October 13, 2022
Mike was a 35 year veteran who retired from Chatham-Kent Police Service in 2017. Everyone who knew Mike felt his big heart and giving nature. You will be missed
Carol Berry
August 27 2022
Carol worked for Niagara Regional Police Service, proudly serving her community for 40 years where she met her husband. Carol was a board director on our Police Pensioners’ Association of Niagara (PPAN) for the past 5yrs. Her friendship, smile and contributions will always be remembered.
Robert Wilson
August 13 2022
Bob retired as a Deputy Chief of York Regional Police after serving 32 years. His policing career started in 1967 as a constable with Newmarket Police Department. A respected leader and quick with humour. You are misssed.
William “Bill” Tavener
July 29, 2022
Bill had a long career in law enforcement. A Police Officer in Metro Toronto, Peel Region and as an Instructor at the Ontario Police College retiring in 1994. After retirement, he taught Police Foundations and Paralegal at Westerveld College in London.
You touched many lives and will be remembered. Always.
Robert Charles Balch
July 18, 2022
Robert served as a police officer for over 40 years; ten years with the Ontario Provincial Police and over 30 years with Peel Regional Police. Robert often reflected back on his lengthy career with a quick police story highlighting the wonderful officers he had the honour to work with. He always considered himself privileged for finding a career that he loved and was passionate about for so many years. Robert retired in 2005 as an Inspector with PRP.
You will be missed..
Peter Ray Ruch
July 13, 2022
Peter was a member of the Niagara Regional Police Service for 30 years and President of the Niagara Regional Association for many years retiring in 1996.
Never forgotten…
Donald Colbourne
June 1, 2022
Don had a full career with the Toromto Police service until retirement in 1989. He was always there to share his experience with those coming up in the ranks and those that new him appreciated his humour.
You will be missed.
Ronald Seniunas
May 27, 2022
Ron served with distintion with Hamilton Police for many years as a front line officer and in canine.
He will be missed.
Catherine Anne “Cathy” Hemmink
May 25, 2022
Cathy worked as a civilian member with the Hamilton Police Service in The Major Crime and Forensic Identification Departments. Cathy had a heart of gold, a smile and laugh that matched it.
You will be missed.
Michael Lenehan
May 18, 2022
Mike worked for Windsor Police for many years, before taking a position at the police college. Those that new him were better for it.
Never forgotten
Richard Cathcart
May 10, 2022
Richard served until retirement with Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police. He was always willing to guide and coach and will be remembered with a smile and laughter.
Never Forgotten
Tim Miffin
April 15, 2022
Tim or Inspector Mifflin started his Policing Career on January 7th, 1980, with the Chatham Police Service. During his 32 years of service, he worked in various areas of this Service from the Road to the Criminal Investigation Division. Tim was promoted to Inspector where he continued to play his part in the development of the now Chatham-Kent Police Service. On the 30th of December 2012, Inspector Mifflin retired. During his 32 years he touched many. He will be missed.
David Easton
March 17, 2022
Dave retired as a sergeant from the Chatham-Kent Police after over 33 years of service. Too soon. You will be missed.
Richard Clarke
January 31, 2022
Passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, with family by his side, on January 31, 2022 at Brampton Civic Hospital at the age of 53.
Samuel Filby
January 12, 2022
Sam retired from the Chatham Police Service after 34 years in 1981. He left a legacy of family and 10 grandchildren and more great grandchildren. You tended your garden well. You will be missed.
Peter B. Campbell
December 28, 2021
Peter was held in high esteem by his colleagues at Durham Regional Police Service for the excellence of his work over many years as a dispatcher, 9-1-1 operator and front desk clerk. Peter took great delight in singing the national anthem at various sporting events, locally and provincially, Toronto Maple Leaf and Hamilton Tiger-Cat games being among them, and as his reputation grew, fans looked forward to his rousing renditions. He will be missed.
Erville Charles Amos
December 27, 2021
Erville was a 32 year veteran retiring from Niagara Regional Police in 1997. His commitment to his fellow officers was evidenced by his involvement on the Niagara Region Police Association, the Police Association of Ontario and the Police Pensioners Association of Niagara until 2015. You will be missed and never forgotten.
Clarence Wiersma
December 30, 2021
Clare served as a police officer for the Chatham-Kent Police Service from May 1980, retiring as Deputy Chief in April 2012. You will be missed.
James Arthur Bedford
December 15, 2021
James retired as a First Class Constable in 1985 after serving the Chatham City Police for 34 years. Never forgotten.
S/Sgt Christopher Kennedy
November 6, 2021
In 1977, Christopher became a Police Officer with the Chatham-Kent Police Service, moving through the ranks of Patrol, Detective, and retiring 30 years later as a Staff Sergeant. He displayed and modelled thoroughness, integrity and expected the same in others. A friend, partner, husband, father and grandfather.
You will be missed.
Gordon Srigley
September 7, 2021
Gordon served with Toronto Police for over 32 years. He Started and built the TPS Winged Wheels motorcycle team
Loved riding motorcycles
Nickname “Air Force One”
Loved riding motorcycles
Nickname “Air Force One”
Debbie Robertson
July 28, 2021
Debbie worked in communications for Hamilton Police Service for 30 years. She was the angel on the shoulder of all the members on the road. You will be sadly missed and never forgotten.
Brian John Mullan
July 19, 2021
With 35 years in policing, Brian retired as Chief of the Hamilton Police Service.
Brian was a member of many organizations and board of directors including, FBI National Academy of Associations, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, and Hamilton Health Sciences.
You will be missed.
Steve Binch
May 17, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Binch, on May 17th. When we were told of his passing by a friend, the subject read “We lost a good one”.
Steve was a member of our Board for 6 years. Not unlike so many of our members, it’s hard to articulate the commitment to the greater good that each individual has contributed. After serving with Hamilton Police for 32 years, Steve continued to serve. He was a husband, father, grandfather, volunteer, advocate, leader and friend.
Steve suffered from health issues and instead of succumbing to them, fought them. Realizing that he was not alone in his struggles, he supported others in their mutual battle. Steve founded the Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Support Group in Hamilton. With his leadership other groups have spread across Ontario.
Steve continued to serve until his fight ended.
Your contributions can’t be counted and your loss cannot be measured. We lost a good one. You will never be forgotten.
Thomas Lowry
May 16, 2021
Tom was a proud member of the Peel Regional Police Department for over 20 years. He will not be forgotten.
Fred Dixon
May 4, 2021
Fred had a long, successful career in Policing started with Metro Police, then Toronto Township which became Mississauga Police and ultimately Peel Regional Police. Anyone that knew Fred was better for it. Never forgotten.
Thomas Brown
February 7, 2021
Tom was a constable with Chatham-Kent Police Service for 23 years.
Sadly missed, always remembered.
Joan Leslie Morrison
January 23, 2021
A cililian member of Peel Regional Police, Joan became a founding member and helped start the Peel Regional Police Retirees Association (PRPRA). She started on the Board as Secretary, then Treasurer and lastly President. She was Lifetime member for 20 plus years. In 1998 she joined the Police Pensioners of Ontario (PPAO) and was on the Board from 2000 to 2013.
You shared your strength and laughter with us. You will be missed and never forgotten.
Michael (Mike) Gamble
January 13, 2021
Mike was a 36 year veteran with Niagara Regional Police (Det. Sgt.) and former President of their association.
Sadly missed.
Michael (Mike) Sauve
December 22, 2020
Mike was a 34 year veteran of the Chatham-Kent Police Service. He will be remembered fondly. Never forgotten.
Miles Bertino
December 16, 2020
Miles served with the Chatham-Kent police service for 29 years. He will be sadly missed by all of his friends. Never forgotten.
Bancroft Wright
An 18 year veteran of Peel Region, Bancroft Wright sadly passed at home. He will be fondly remembered by his colleagues and the policing community. Never forgotten.
Carl Spratt
November 7, 2022
Carl was a 28 year veteran of Peel Regional Police. Carl passed at the age of 80 with his family by his side. You are missed.
John F. Bennett
September 21, 2022
After his adventures with the RCMP, John moved back to Ontario and became a Peel Regional Police officer where he spent many years taking on the “bad guys”. His legacy is a greatful community and loving family. Never forgotten.
John Charles Morrison
October 23, 2023
John had many roles in his 30 years with the Peel Regional Police, the majority of which he spent teaching and guiding children in the community. Officer John, as he was known to the kids, was instrumental in the development and execution of the Reduce Abuse In Drugs (RAID) program. For many, John was a role model. Nothing made him happier than serving his community. Never Forgotten.
Christopher Coxe
October 24, 2023
Chris was with both Peel Regional Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Chris passed away doing what he loved, enjoying a game of golf with his buddies. Always Remembered.
Sgt. Martin “Marty” Pollock
October 19, 2022
Marty was a retired Peel Regional Police Sergeant, as well as a distinguished member of the Ontario Amateur Wrestling Officials Association. He will fondly be remembered for his fantastic and often offensive sense of humour. Remembered Always.
Elizabeth “Liz” Jane Fyfe McFadden
October 11, 2022
Liz worked with Peel Regional Police in a civilian HR role, ultimately becoming a Human Rights Coordinator. It was at PRP that she met Mike, the love of her life, in 1992. They married in 1996, and charted a wonderful life together. She will be missed.
William (Bill) Lumley
October 8, 2020
Bill was a well liked member of York Regional Police and former member of the RCMP. He retired in 2018 and sadly lost his fight with leukemia. He will be remembered fondly and never forgotten.
Werner “Fed” Blume
September 24, 2022
CST. Fred BLUME passed away on Tuesday 24th September at Mississauga General Hospital. Fred joined mississauga police in 1968 and served during the amalgamation to Peel Regional Police for 30 years. He later served in the Peel Regional Prisoner Escort unit. Fred also served for five years in the royal Canadian Navy aboard the HMCS Bonaventure as a diver. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Fred’s wife Zorka and the rest of the family. He is missed.
Ryan Stevenson
August 2020
Ryan touched many lives while at York. Our members will remember him fondly. To Ryan’s family and friends, we grieve with you at his loss. Our sincere condolences from the membership of the Police Pensioners Association of Ontario.
David (Dave) Marshall
August 18, 2020
Dave passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on August 18th, 2020 at the age of 69. Dave enjoyed his career as a police officer with York Regional Police and various part-time jobs after retirement.
Victoria Louise Low
August 15, 2022
Vicky retired in 2020, having spent 30 years in Emergency Services with Peel Regional Police. She will be remembered for her quick wit and generosity. You had the biggest heart. You will be missed.
Danny Brian Carras
August 5, 2020
Danny was a retired Staff Seargent with Durham Regional Police. Well liked, he will be sadly missed.
Douglas J. Cunningham
August, 2021
Douglas J. Cunningham began his career as a police officer in 1987 with the Sarnia Police Service. He served for over three decades and retired as a Sergeant. Respected by the community, his peers, and supervisors alike, Doug left a legacy of hard work, integrity, and professionalism.
Doug will be remembered with great fondness and admiration by his family, friends whose lives he touched and the countless people he served throughout his career.
Never Forgotten
Alan Blyth Graham
July 19, 2020
Alan passed in the comfort of his home from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was a Staff Seargent of Durham Regional Police and retired after 33 years of service. He will be missed.
Susan Alice MacDonnell
July 8, 2020
For many years Susan worked at the Toronto Police Force. She started out as a constable and retired in 2015 as a sergeant. Susan was a dedicated police officer and was greatly respected by her staff and her peers. During her time with the force, she was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.
Robert (Rob) Herder
June 29, 2020
Rob had 43 years of service as a member of the Chatham-Kent Police Service. He was known for his work throughout the community with involvement in The Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics Ontario, Cops for Cancer, and numerous drama productions with Take A Bow Productions.
Sgt. Gerry Kempers
May 3, 2020
Over his 11-year career with York Regional Police, Sergeant Kempers served in Organized Crime and Intelligences Services, Training and Education, Criminal Investigations and frontline patrol, most recently #4 District “A” Platoon. He was a Director of the YRPA.
Randy (BOOTS) Thomas Whitehouse
Thomas (Tom) Bell
April 20, 2020
Tom (Thirty year veteran of the Durham Police Force/Vice-President of the Durham Region Police Association) ~ Passed away suddenly at his home at the age of 62. Too soon. You will be remembered.
S/Insp Robert (Bob) Charles Pope
Jan. 16th. 1939-Apr. 17th. 2020
Bob was a proud member for 34 years with the Hamilton Police Force, joining up in 1959 as a Constable and rising through the ranks to retire in 1993 as Staff Inspector and Commander of station 31 in Dundas.
Sgt. Mike Neill
January 9, 2020
After a long battle with Huntington’s Disease, Mike passed peacefully at home surrounded by love ones. Honour Guard outside his door as his passing was assisted. As was his nature, Mike gave life with the donation of his lungs in a world first. Even in his passing he was giving to the community. Never forgotten.