It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of NOEL READMAN, Badge #3213, who passed away on July 30, 2023. Noel served at the Smithville Detachment before retiring as Senior Constable from the Burlington Detachment on August 31, 1995.
Noel is survived by his children Rob and Mike and predeceased by his spouse Sharon.
A Celebration of Life has already taken place.
Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorial donations to:
Juravinski Research Institute
711 Concession Street
Hamilton ON L8V 1C3
Family has requested no condolences at this time.
At the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), four (4) Provincial Director positions of the OPPA Board of Directors will be open for election. Each position carries a term of three (3) years. Of the four positions, two are currently held by incumbent Directors who are eligible to seek re-election.
Information concerning the electoral process can be found by clicking on the PDF below, under Article 4 of the By-Laws and Section 9.4 of the Policies and Procedures.
Candidates wishing to run for the office of Provincial Director shall declare their intention in writing to the Head Office of the Association via email to elections@oppa.ca between 9 a.m. on October 1, and 4 p.m. on October 14, 2025.
Notices received from eligible candidates will be posted on the OPPA website.
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of JOHN ARNOLD Badge #2303 who passed away on September 1, 2025. John served at Toronto and Downsview Detachments before retiring as Sergeant from the Whitby Detachment on December 31, 1993.
John is survived by his wife Maureen Hermann-Arnold (retired OAG8 – Cobourg) and children, Kim, Anita, Christine, Paul, Rob and Leah.
Celebration of Life:
Saturday September 13, 2025, from 1300 hrs to 1600 hrs
The Hub Canton
5325 County Road 10
Port Hope ON L1A 3V5
Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorial donations to:
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
170 Elizabeth Street
Toronto ON M5G 1E8
or
Charity of Choice
Letters or cards of condolence may be forwarded to:
Mrs. Maureen Hermann-Arnold and Family
5097 County Road 10
Port Hope ON L1A 3V5
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of RONALD (RON) BARRETT, Badge #3392, who passed away on August 15, 2025. Ron served at Milton and Acton Detachments before retiring as Senior Constable from the Queen’s Park Detachment on July 31, 1993.
Ron is survived by his wife Catherine and children Paul, Rhonda, Catherine and Ann.
A private family service has taken place.
Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorial donations to:
Alzheimer Society of Canada
20 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 1600
Toronto ON M4R 1K8
www.alzheimer.ca
or
Hospice Wellington
795 Scottsdale Drive
Guelph ON N1G 3R8
www.hospicewellington.org
Letters or cards of condolence may be forwarded to:
Mrs. Catherine Barrett and Family
710-60 Wyndham Street South
Guelph ON N1E 7H7
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of ERNEST (ERNIE) JERRETT, Badge #4134, who passed away on August 29, 2025. Ernie served at the Newcastle Detachment before retiring as Senior Constable from the Whitby Detachment on April 30, 1995.
Ernie is survived by his wife Yvonne and children Erna, Corrine, Irene and Donna.
There will be no service.
Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorial donations to:
Alzheimer Society of Canada
20 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 1600
Toronto ON M4R 1K8
www.alzheimer.ca
or
OPP Youth Foundation
777 Memorial Avenue
Orillia ON L3V 7V3
www.oppyouthfoundation.ca
Letters or cards of condolence may be forwarded to:
Mrs. Yvonne Jerrett and Family
2510-3790 Brock Street North
Whitby ON L1R 0H2
The 48th annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial is on Sunday September 28th at 11am on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
This year, historical names of fallen officers will be added to the tablets at the rear of Parliament, with the names of more than 900 police and peace officers’ who have died in the line of duty in Canada being read and honoured in a moving ceremony.
All members are invited to attend the event in #1 Dress Uniform, dress of the day, or business attire.
OPP Commissioner Carrique, OPPA President Cerasuolo and COA President Nash have issued a joint memo outlining the dress of the day, and many details for attending OPP members.
There are many other weekend events happening in Ottawa, including the Ride to Remember, and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run.
All details about the event are posted on the official blog of the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial.
The OPP Association provides up to $300 in funding for members to attend. An online form needs to be submitted by September 5th. (Please be sure to read the instructions carefully).
The Reading of the Names, and the Ceremony will be livestreamed.
The Ontario Provincial Police Tactics and Rescue Unit is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a reunion to be held from 03 to 05 October 2025 in Orillia.
The reunion will include a pub night at Casino Rama on Friday night, a day of team demos and fellowship at the Uhthoff Ranges on Saturday and then a banquet on Saturday night.
All members who have served with or along side our TRU program, including family and friends, are welcome to join us in celebrating this occasion.
Tickets are available at the OPP Friends of the Museum website at the link above.
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of KELVIN (KELLY) SMITH, Badge #3408, who passed away on August 23, 2025. Kelly served at Dutton, Woodstock and London Detachments and London DHQ Traffic before retiring as a Sergeant from the West Region Traffic Unit on May 31, 1997.
Kelly served as a Director with the OPP Association Board of Directors in 1981-1991.
Kelly is survived by his spouse Bonnie and his children Hayley, Laura, Sean, Bob and Heather.
Visitation:
Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 1900 hrs to 2100 hrs
Westview Funeral Home
709 Wonderland Road North
London ON N6H 4L1
Funeral Service:
Friday, August 29, 2025, at 1100 hrs
Westview Funeral Home
709 Wonderland Road North
London ON N6H 4L1
Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorial donations to:
Canadian Cancer Society
55 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 300
Toronto ON M4V 2Y7
or
Charity of your choice
Letters or cards of condolence may be forwarded to:
Mrs. Bonnie Smith and Family
1015 Thistledown Way
London ON N6G 4L6
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of DOUGLAS (DOUG) COBEAN, Badge #2331, who passed away on August 13, 2025. Doug served at Matheson, Moosonee, Iroquois Falls, White River, Sault Ste Marie Detachments and Sault Ste. Marie DHQ before retiring as Superintendent from South Porcupine DHQ on December 31, 1995.
Doug is survived by his wife Helen and daughter Megan.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorial donations to:
Timmins and District Hospital Foundation
700 Ross Avenue East
Timmins ON P4N 8P2
Home – Timmins and District Hospital Foundation
Letters or cards of condolence may be forwarded to:
Mrs. Helen Cobean and Family
132 Renison Avenue
Porcupine ON P0N 1K0
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of HUGH JAMES (JIM) RILEY Badge #1743 who passed away on August 21, 2025. Jim served at Waterdown Detachment and Intelligence Branch before retiring as Detective Staff Sergeant from Anti-Rackets Branch on October 31, 1992.
Jim is survived by his wife Patricia and children Michael, John, Mary-Kay, Brian, and George and stepchildren Neil and Karyn.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorial donations to:
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice
277 Stone Church Road East
Hamilton ON L9B 1B1
or
Diabetes Canada
1000-170 University Avenue
Toronto ON M5H 3B3
Letters or cards of condolence may be forwarded to:
Mrs. Patricia Riley and Family
37 Garth Trails Crescent
Hamilton ON L9B 2X1