- May 1, 2026
WILLIAM (BILL) ‘HAMMER’ PATERSON
Bill served at Downsview, Brampton, Snelgrove, Security Branch, Intelligence Branch, Blind River, Rockland, and Hawkesbury Detachments and Long Sault DHQ Crime Unit before retiring as Detective Staff Sergeant from the Barrie DHQ Crime Unit on February 28, 1995. Bill is survived by his wife Jackie and children Sheri-Lyn and Jeff.