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Death of Retired NRPS Officer (S/Sgt) Robert (Bob) Shennan
SHENNAN, Robert Harold – passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the St. Catharines Hospital on Monday, May 20, 2024 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Annie (nee Madden) (1999). Loving father of Jacqueline Gutenberg (Bennett) and David Shennan (Lynn). Cherished grandfather of Kirstie Aube (Alain), Dane Shennan, Meaghan Gutenberg (Jacqueline) and Lily Shennan. Dear great grandfather of Ava and Annie Aube and Brooks Gutenberg-Parker. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Constance Kilgour (Robert), sister-in-laws Jacqueline Shennan, Helen Gilks, Helen Madden (Nigel) and James Madden, niece Anita Djurkovic (Alex). Predeceased by his brother Frank and sister Sandra Shennan. Robert was an avid golfer and loved camping and fishing. He enjoyed baseball and hockey, cheering on the Blue Jays and Maple Leafs, even catching a ball at a Blue Jays game. Robert was a member of the Board of Session with Knox Presbyterian Church and a dedicated officer with the Niagara Regional Police for 35 years. Robert will be remembered most as a friend to many and a devoted family man whose greatest pride was his family. The family will receive their friends at the H. L. Cudney Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Welland on Friday, May 24, 2024 from 3 to 7 p.m. A service to celebrate his life will be held in the Cudney Chapel on Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at http://www.cudneyfuneralhome.com.
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Death of Retired NRPS Officer (Cst) Tom McBride – May 1, 2024
Tom peacefully passed away at the Port Colborne Hospital on May 1, 2024, at 5:05 a.m., surrounded by loved ones in palliative care.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jean Margaret Ann King of Peterborough, and Charles Stanley McBride of St. Catharines, as well as his brother Bryan Anderson.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Little McBride, his children Terry of Huntsville and Shannon (Tim) McBride, his sisters Margaret Delano of St. Catharines, and Dianne McTrivish of Parry Sound. He is also survived by his stepchildren James (Steph) Little of Dwight, ON, and Joshua (Serena) Little of Welland, along with grandchildren C.J., Konner, Georgia, Josh, Broc, and River. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Elizabeth’s sister, who has been her rock throughout his illness. Tom will be dearly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless cherished friends.
Tom dedicated 30 years of his life to serving as a Niagara Regional Police Officer in St. Catharines before retiring to his cottage outside of Huntsville. He then became an active member of the Volunteer Fire Department at Interlaken, passionately serving for 11 years until his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease.
Despite his health challenges, Tom showed remarkable resilience, bravely living with the disease for 17 years. A true social butterfly, Tom had a gift for connecting with others,
making friends wherever he went. He took great joy in entertaining, hosting lively gatherings on the dock, firing up the BBQ, and fostering a warm and welcoming environment for all who crossed his threshold.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to RPNs Caroline and Jessicaand the compassionate staff at the Woolcott Wing in Welland for their attentive care for five months. Special appreciation is also extended to Dr. Shear and the exceptional nursing team at the Port Colborne Palliative Care floor for their unwavering support and kindness.
In keeping with Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and arrangements have been entrusted to Essentials Cremation and Burial Services in Welland. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Tom may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society, causes that were close to his heart.
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Police Week 2024 – You are Invited to our Open House at the Pen Centre!
The Niagara Regional Police Service is preparing to mark Police Week 2024, which is scheduled for Sunday, May 12 to 18, 2024.
As set out by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the theme will be: “Join Policing: Keep Ontario Safe” and highlights policing as a career and public service.
On May 16, 2024, they will be hosting an Open House at the Pen Centre from 1 pm-6 pm with various vehicles, police equipment, and educational materials along with branded items for children and representatives from various units across the Service such as Emergency Services, Recruiting, Cyber Crime, Human Trafficking, and Forensics.
Members of the community are encouraged to stop by with their families and learn more about policing in Niagara!
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Retirement Party Invitation NRPS Officers – May 18, 2024
Click HERE to view the entire poster (PPAN password required to open)
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Death of PPAN Member – Stewart McCarthy
Stewart Arthur McCarthy “Sgt Stew”, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 4th 2024 at Garden City Manor in his 82nd year. Son of the late Gerald Arthur and Mona McCarthy; brother of the late Geraldine (Harry) Turner; Beloved and cherished husband of Christina McCarthy (nee Johnston), the late Sharon McCarthy 1989; Father of Stewart Scott (Lynn) McCarthy; the late Brenda McCarthy; Shari Ann (Mark) King; Grandfather of Sydney Sharon (Arthur) King; Great-grandfather of Johnny Arthur King and brother-in-law of Sharleen (Alan) Johnston.
Stew worked for Niagara Regional Police for 30 years and loved going to work every day. Stew had a passion for planes which encouraged him to acquire his pilot’s license. In his early days of policing, he would often would fly and pick up prisoners from other Provinces. Initiated into Freemasonry on June 2nd 1965 and Worshipful Master of Niagara No2 Lodge in 2008. Stew was Chairman of the NOTL Christmas Parade Committee for many years. He also, along with his cousin Keith (Mary Lynn) Pidduck delivered Meals on Wheels. Special thanks to Nicole and the Alzheimer’s Society of Niagara.
Stew loved farming and spending hours on his tractor working the fields on the family farm. When he was young, he entered into cow showing competitions at the 4H Club. Stew was an avid lover of animals, especially his dogs and will be sorely missed by his Bridget. Stew enjoyed playing poker with the ‘Old Farts Club of NOTL’ on Thursday afternoons.
In keeping with the family’s wishes, funeral arrangements have been entrusted with the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines. Visitation for family and friends on Wednesday, April 10th 2024 from 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm with a Masonic Memorial Service to be held on Thursday, April 11th 2024 beginning at 10:30am followed by a Celebration of Stew’s life in the funeral home Ceremony room. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated by the family to the Alzheimer Society of Niagara or the Humane Society of Greater Niagara.
Stewart will be missed by his many friends and family as he touched many hearts.
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Death of Retired NRPS Officer (Sgt) Larry Hughey
Joseph Larry Patrick Hughey (Sept. 17, 1937 -Mar. 21: 2024):
Larry died at his home in Pickering after a brief illness.
He is survived by his wife Lila Hughey (Willumeit), his son Patrick Hughey and wife Linda Hughey, daughter Lynn Hughey and her husband James Engelbert, and his grand-daughter Jessica Adam. Larry was born in Crowland to Robert Hughey and Mary Hughey and had one brother Bob Hughey and sister-in-law Luella Hughey who are deceased. Larry enlisted in the RCMP when he was 19 and trained in Prince Rupert, B.C. While stationed at Smithers B.C. he met and married Lila. They moved back to Ontario and Larry joined the Crowland Police Force which became the Niagara Regional Police Force. He was a Mason, and a Grand Master, and also a Shriner. He worked as the Court Defender in Welland and then as a Sergeant stationed in Fort Erie before his retirement. He is very greatly missed every day and we can only suffer the loss of his wonderful presence, but we know he is relieved of his suffering. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society are welcome.
Published online April 1, 2024
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Death of PPAN Member – (Cst) Bill Upfold
UPFOLD- William (Bill) of Port Colborne passed away peacefully at the Welland County General Hospital on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the age of 93 years, Loving husband of Dorothy, dear father of Debbie (Roland) Barnes and Bill Jr., grandfather of Shane (Monique) Barnes and Shannon Barnes, great grandfather of Teige, Jackson and Hudson, brother of Gwen (the late Paul) Shaver. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Oliver and Dorothy Upfold, his sister Dorothy (the late Frank) Bisnette. William was a police officer in Port Colborne for 27 years. He was a member of the MacNab Lodge #169. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to ALS Society. Arrangements entrusted to the DAVIDSON FUNERAL HOME, 135 Clarence Street, Port Colborne.
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Death of Retired NRPS Officer – (Cst) Donald Parker
Passed away peacefully, on March 8, 2024 at the age of 89.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia (2020) for 61 & ½ years. Cherished father of Susan Bishop (Ted) and Ken Parker. Proud grandfather of Kevin (Mercedes) of Ancaster, Kendra of Indiana, Kurtis (Emily) of Niagara Falls and Ashleigh (Bryan) of St. Catharines. Loving great-grandfather of Ruby.
Dear brother of Ron (late Barb), Gloria (Edo), Bonnie (Ross) and Keith (Rosemary).
Don was a retired Niagara Region Police Officer. He served in the Canadian Navy at HMCS Shearwater Naval Air Station in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia from 1952-1957.
He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Don is resting at Morse & Son Funeral Home, 5917 Main Street, Niagara Falls, where his family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 13th from 2-5 p.m. A service to celebrate his life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment to follow at Lundy’s Lane Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Sick Kids Hospital.
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morseandson.com
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2024 Retiree Benefit Rates
Information received from the Service regarding retiree benefits. The benefit rates pertain to Retiree benefits for those under age 65, that are currently under the benefits program with Green Shield and provided by the Service.
If you have any questions, please discuss with Sarah Whitehead (more information about the rates and Sarah’s contact information is provided after clicking this link ).
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