Albert Leighton (Leigh) Stewart August 14, 1939 – December 5, 2017
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Leighton. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley; daughters: Kim (Rod), Debi (Marcel); son, Scott (Colette); grandchildren: Keri (Garry), Shyla, Matt (Charissa), Cam, Shalene (Dylan), Shalynn, Dustin (Celina) and Zachary; great-grandchildren: Coby, Mira, Calvin, and Lincan; sisters: Sharon (Harvey), Dale (Jack); brother, Blake (Linda), and numerous other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Leighton was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Ethel; brother-in-law, Doug; and grandson, Russell.
A Memorial service for Leigh was held on Monday, December 11th at Stony Plain, Alberta. We ask that you please respect our privacy by not asking for details of the accident at this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Edmonton Police Service Veterans Assistance Program (EPS-VAP) at 9620-103A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 0H7; or Wellspring Support Centre Edmonton at www.wellspring.ca or 1130-65 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6H 2Z8. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared through www.serenity.ca .
Leigh Stewart became a member of Edmonton Police Department on September 14th , 1964 as a member of recruit Training Class #20. After 5 years in Patrol Division, Leigh moved to Traffic Division. In 1978, he was assigned to Traffic safety Section when he transferred back to Patrol Division upon promotion to sergeant. After a stint in Street Crimes Unit, Leigh changed rank to detective and transferred to C.I.D. in Zone “A”. Promotion to Staff Sergeant in “A” Division came in 1985 quickly followed by promotion to Inspector in Special Investigations Section two years later. He was later assigned to Support Division and was in charge of Tactical Section when he retired on April 30th, 1994. Leigh’s Reg. No. was 306.