Ontario Provincial Police Veterans' Association

Ninety Plus Club

Ninety Plus Club Members

Honoring our distinguished members who have reached 90 years of age and beyond.

These distinguished individuals began their careers with the Ontario Provincial Police more than fifty years ago. The era may have been different, but the demands of policing were no less formidable. The province of Ontario owes these dedicated members a profound debt of gratitude - and so do we!

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99 years old Chapter 16 - Thunder Bay

Gerry Watson

Gerry joined the OPP on July 5, 1960. He served at Port Arthur DHQ, Thunder Bay, Emo and Minaki Detachments and resigned on March 29, 1971.

98 years old Chapter 9 - Belleville

Charles Palmer

Charles joined the OPP on December 16, 1953. He served at Chatham DHQ and Belleville DHQ until he retired on April 30,1987.

97 years old Chapter 2 - London

Robert (Bob) Boyd

Badge #1535

Bob joined the OPP on July 26, 1954. He served at Niagara Falls,St. Catharines, Port Dalhousie and London DHQ before retiring on April 30, 1987

96 years old Chapter 11 - Cornwall

Rose Zukowski

Steno at Long Sault

95 years old Chapter 18 - Orillia

Ralph Tremills

Badge #1309

Ralph joined the OPP on June 5, 1951. He served at Anti Gambling Branch, Peterborough DHQ, Cobourg, Lindsay and Snelgrove Detachments. Ralph retired on January 31, 1986.

95 years old Chapter 18 - Orillia

Frank Sugg

Badge #2135

Frank joined the OPP on December 1, 1961. He served at Alliston and Little Current Detachments until his retirement on June 30,1985

94 years old Chapter 5 - Toronto

William (Bill) Colenso Bowles

Badge #1520

Bill joined the OPP on June 7, 1954 at Barrie DHQ. He served at Wasaga Beach (x 4), Orangeville, Sunnidale Township, Orillia and Bala Detachments, Anti Rackets Branch,…

94 years old Chapter 11 - Cornwall

Gordon (Gordy) Bird

Gordy was with the OPP Auxiliary in Cornwall for 10 years in the early 1960's. When he joined, the #11 OPP DHQ was on Augustus Street in Cornwall…

94 years old Chapter 9 - Belleville

Ernest (Ernie) Carl Steacy

Badge #2056

Ernie joined the OPP on March 1, 1961. He served at Campbellford, Sault Ste. Marie, Sault Ste. Marie DHQ Communications Unit and Belleville DHQ Communications Unit. Ernie retired…

94 years old Chapter 2 - London

Patrick Harvey John Petz

Badge #2152

Pat joined the OPP in St. Thomas Detachment on April 24, 1962.He retired as Provincial Constable on April 30, 1991.

94 years old Chapter 6 - Mount Forest

Rowe Calvin Croskill

Badge #1824

Rowe joined the OPP on November 14, 1957 posted to Sudbury DHQ. He served in Noelville, Sudbury, Guelph and Wingham Detachments, Mount Forest DHQ Communications Unit, Mount Forest…

94 years old Chapter 3 - Burlington

William (Bill) Alexander Smith

Badge #1550

Bill started with the OPP on August 16, 1954 at Port Arthur DHQ. Then he served at Schreiber (M) Det., Heron Bay Det., Manitouwadge Det., Port Arthur Det.,…

94 years old Chapter 18 - Orillia

Thomas (Tom) Roger Penrice

Badge #2202

Tom joined the OPP on July 9, 1962. Career History: July 9, 1962 -Appointed Probationary Constable Milton Detachment. February1, 1963 - Appointed to regular staff. July 12, 1971…

93 years old Chapter 6 - Mount Forest

Deane Melvine Crawford

Badge #1593

Deane started his career with the OPP on March 9, 1954 in Essex Detachment. He served at Wallaceburg, Chatham and Stayner Detachments. Deane retired from Mount Forest DHQ…

93 years old Chapter 2 - London

Frank Joseph Berenz

Badge #1916

Frank joined the OPP on July 3, 1958. He spent his entire career in Tillsonburg Detachment retiring as Senior Constable on November 30, 1989

93 years old Chapter 9 - Kingston

James (Jim) Keirstead

James Keirstead (Jim) is a renowned artist known for his landscapes He was appointed as an Honourary OPP Inspector by then OPP Commissioner Thomas B O’Grady on 22…

92 years old Chapter 5 - Toronto

John Germain

Badge #1744

Elliot Lake, White River, Blind River, Sarnia, Petrolia, Long Sault, DHQ Crime Unit Anti Racket Branch and Program Evaluation Branch

92 years old Chapter 10 - Pembroke

Benedict (Benny) Burchat

Badge #1679

Started with the OPP on February 23, 1956 and was initially posted to Dundas DHQ. The farm boy from the Ottawa Valley didn’t fit in to the big…

92 years old Chapter 1 - Chatham

James Sayers

Badge #2878

Joined Service in 1955. Posted in Niagara Falls, Crystal Beach and Petrolia

92 years old Chapter 6 - Guelph

Wayne Bolster

Served with Guelph Police Services from 1963 to 1992 and OPP from 1992 to 1998

92 years old Chapter 5 - Toronto

William Hanna

Badge #2808

Served Port Arthur (Thunder Bay), Nipigon, Peterborough, Whitby, #5 DHQ, Downsview and Whitby

92 years old Chapter 9 - Kingston

William (Bill) Forrest MacGregor

Badge #1587

Bill joined the OPP on May 12, 1955. He served at Perth DHQ, Renfrew, Perth, Hawkesbury, Picton, Sturgeon Falls, Hawkesbury, Anti-Rackets Branch, Criminal Investigation Branch and Downsview DHQ.…

92 years old Chapter 3 - Burlington

William (Bill) German

Badge #1946

Bill joined the OPP on April 7, 1959. He was posted to London, Anti-Rackets Branch, Criminal Investigation Branch and Professional Standards Branch. Bill retired on December 31, 1987as…

92 years old Chapter 10 - Pembroke

Ambrose Dwyer

Associate Member since November 19, 2017. Served in the Canadian Forces at Lowther, NORAD, North Bay.

92 years old Chapter 10 - Pembroke

Michael McGinn

Badge #1620

DHQ Ident Belleville, involved in Helicopter Crash (OPP) while on duty.

91 years old Chapter 18 - Orillia

Paul Walker

Paul joined the OPP on September 8th, 1969 and retired in May1996. Some of his duties included driving the mobile command unit, the two-car and three-car trailers, the…

91 years old Chapter 10 - Pembroke

John Bromilow

Badge #1674

John started his career with the OPP on February 15, 1956 at Kenora DHQ. June 6, 1956 - Transferred to Atikokan Detachment March 1, 1958 - Transferred to…

91 years old Chapter 11 - Ottawa

Joseph Wesley (Wes) McGrath

Badge #1929

Wes worked in the Lancaster Det before being transferred to the Criminal Intelligence Branch in Ottawa. In the late 1960’s, Wes worked undercover reporting on the activities of…

91 years old Chapter 6 - Guelph

Walter (Keith) Wellstead

Badge #2905

Keith joined the OPP on December 2, 1959 and was initially posted to Brantford Detachment. March 1, 1969 - Promoted to Corporal and transferred to Ridgetown Detachment November…

91 years old Chapter 6 - Mount Forest

Carman Noble

Badge #1772

Carman joined the OPP on 10 July 1957 and retired January 31 1990. Served Niagara Falls DHQ 1957, Cayuga 1957 to 1970, Almonte until August 1970 . Last…

91 years old Chapter 18 - Orillia

Len Schloendorf

Badge #2651

Len joined the OPP on May 4, 1964. He served at Bracebridge, Thessalon and Orillia Detachments. Len retired on July 31, 1994.

91 years old Chapter 4 - Niagara

Robert (Bob) Marsh

Badge #3725

Bob joined the OPP on November14, 1960. Served at the Port Colbourne, Crystal Beach, and the Welland Detachments. In 1970, Bob resigned from the OPP and joined the…

90 years old Chapter 3 - Burlington

Robert (Bob) Clarence Spicer

Badge #1938

February 4, 1959 - Appointed Probationary Constable Toronto Detachment, December 5, 1960 - Transferred to Timmins DHQ, February 1, 1961 - Transferred to Cochrane Detachment, March 1, 1969…

90 years old Chapter 9 - Kingston

Russell (Russ) Bullett

Russell married his wife Patricia on September 29, 1956, and together they had four children, two girls and two boys. He worked as an apprentice steamfitter in Lachine…

90 years old Chapter 16 - Thunder Bay

Louis (Leo) Levesque

Badge #2790

Leo joined the OPP on January 4, 1965. Served at Port Arthur DHQ, Neebing Township, Thunder Bay, Beardmore, Thunder Bay DHQ Crime Unit and finally Kakabeka Falls Detachment.…

90 years old Chapter 2 - London

John (Jim) Topham

Badge #2572

Jim joined the OPP on February 3, 1964. Served at London, Essex, and finally Anti-Rackets Branch. Retired as a Detective Staff Sergeant on November 30, 1994.

90 years old Chapter 9 - Belleville

Larry Davis

Badge #2090

Larry joined the OPP on September 111, 1961. Served at Belleville Detachment. Retired from the OPP on January 31, 1992

90 years old Chapter 14 - Sault Ste. Marie

Keith Robson

Badge #1818

Keith joined the OPP on October 31, 1957. Served at Sault Ste. Marie DHQ, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Blind River, Sault Ste. Marie DHQ Crime Unit, and finally…

90 years old Chapter 13 - Sudbury

Jack Korry

Badge #1834

Jack joined the Ontario Provincial Police in Toronto on November 21st.,1957, at the age of 21 years. His first posting was to Sault Ste.Marie as a Constable at…

90 years old Chapter 16 - Thunder Bay

W.F. (Fred) Johnson

Badge #1748

Fred served at Port Arthur, Terrace Bay, Regan, Heron Bay, Geraldton, Sioux Lookout, Ear Falls and Thunder Bay. Fred retired as a S/Sgt after serving as the Detachment…

90 years old Chapter 18 - Orillia

Neil Hurtubise

Badge #3036

Neil joined the OPP on November 23, 1964. He served at Orillia Detachment until his retirement on November 20, 1994.

90 years old Chapter 18 - Orillia

William (Bill) Rosser

Badge #1779

Bill joined the OPP on August 1, 1967. He served at Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Haileybury, Kapuskasing, Detachments, South Porcupine DHQ and Sudbury DHQ. Bill…