Police Pensioners' Association of Niagara

Death of former NRPS Senior Officer (retired Inspector) – John Peter Kopinak

Posted on August 29, 2018 by ppaniagara

John passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 3:22 a.m. at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Welland, ON, in 1947 and was the son of the late John and Helen (nee Gondek) Kopinak, with his life ending in Chatham-Kent in his beloved community of Mitchell’s Bay.

John was married to his wife Beverley (nee Taylor), the love of his life for fifty years. He is survived by his children, son John Kopinak (Karri) of Wheatley, ON and daughter Kelly Calvert (Tyler) of Calgary, Alberta. He was the proud grandfather to Emma, Erin and Allison Kopinak, his beautiful granddaughters.

His career began in 1968 with the Port Colborne Police*. Progressing Continue reading →

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Cst. Ron Alvey Obituary Updated

Posted on August 19, 2018 by ppaniagara

Worthwhile watching the tribute video attached to the obituary. You’ll recognize some old friends in the video!

https://funeral.net/tribute/details/1520/Ron-Alvey/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Death of PPAN Member – (Constable) Ron Alvey – Updated August 19/18

Posted on July 26, 2018 by ppaniagara

On Tuesday July 24, 2018, Ronald (Ron) Alvey passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by friends and family. He worked with his family at Long Beach cottages and Dance Hall, then Reliance Electric until its closing. He then joined the Niagara Regional Police Services until his retirement in 1990. He then became a member of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club to keep with his love of riding. He also looked forward to fishing and hunting and Toonie Tuesday with “the boys”.

He is survived by his wife Marie-Anne, son Peter (Kerry Leney), grandchildren Kaileigh and Perrin, his brother Keith (Jane) of Kingston, his sister Betty-Anne (Ed Zabel) of Williamsville and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 179 Clarence Street, Port Colborne. A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held on Saturday August 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at St. James and St. Brendan’s Anglican Church, 55 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Bless the City Fund.

https://funeral.net/tribute/details/1520/Ron-Alvey/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Protected: NRPA Request for Volunteers

Posted on July 13, 2018 by ppaniagara

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Protected: University of Guelph Research Survey: Resilience and Retired Police Employees in Ontario

Posted on July 9, 2018 by ppaniagara

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MROO Newsletter – PPAO correspondence

Posted on June 28, 2018 by ppaniagara

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Attached is the latest newsletter from MROO with some very interesting articles on the OMERS Comprehensive Review Plan, Cost of Long Term Care, Robo Calls and more…continued

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Important Information regarding the OMERS Sponsors Corporation Comprehensive Plan Review

Posted on June 28, 2018 by ppaniagara

The OMERS SC Board has decided to extend its standard timelines for decision making to allow for additional analysis and direct stakeholder engagement concerning this issue. The latest OMERS Newsletter link can be found at the bottom of this post.

Keep an eye out for another special bulletin in July to announce any proposed Plan changes as a result of the June SC Board meeting. You can also continue to visit the Sponsors Corporation website (omerssc.com) for additional information and updates.

OMERS June 2018 Newsletter

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