With great sadness the family of Arnold Roy Brand announce his passing on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Arnold is lovingly remembered by his daughter Cathy, son Todd & his wife Coral and grandchildren Nathan & Alyssa. He leaves behind his brother Bob (Fran), sister Carol, brother-in-law Orest (Glenda) sister-in-law Iris, nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. Arnold proudly served in the 81st Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery in Korea. After his return to Canada he joined the Edmonton Police Service until his retirement. A funeral service was held on June 26th in Edmonton.
Roy commenced his policing career in Edmonton on August 5th, 1957 as a member of Patrol Division. Other assignments as a constable included rotations between Patrol and Auxiliary Services Division and Communications Section. In August 1971, he transferred to C.I.D. and on January 3rd, 1972 he was promoted to detective in G.I.S./C.I.B./ C.I.D., Squad 4. Subsequent assignments as a detective included Youth Section, S.A.M., Morality Control Unit and Roy’s final year in Crimestoppers Unit from where he retired on June 9th, 1984.
It is our sad duty to inform you of the passing of Jimmy Stewart. Jimmy passed away after a long struggle with heart troubles and dementia. He was in residence at Capital Care, Dickensfield for the last few years. Jimmy retired as a Detective in 1989. His Reg. No. is 283. He is survived by his wife Ollie.
Jimmy Stewart joined the EPD as a Cadet in Central registry on October 18th, 1961. As a Cadet, he also did a stint in Identification Section. On March 30th, 1964 he moved to Training Section (No Class No. provided). After about 6 years in Patrol Division, Jimmy had assignments in Information and Reception Unit and Traffic Division. In 1972, he transferred back to Patrol Division and was promoted to Acting Sergeant and then Sergeant within a few months. In 1980, Jimmy changed rank toC.I.S., Zone “D”, where he remained until his retirement on March 9th, 1988.
SERVING EPS MEMBER HAS PASSED:
JOLLY,
Joan Deborah “Debbie” March 31, 1962 - May 15, 2020 Reg. No. 1744
Joan Deborah (Deb) Jolly, age 58, of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away on Friday May 15, 2020 after a 4 month illness. Debbie is survived by her big sister; Kim (Bern) Miles and husband; Frank, and by brother; David and his partner; Howard. Debbie is predeceased by her father; Peter Jolly, mother; Kay Jolly (Boland).
Debbie led a storied life, certainly a life of consequence. A proud member of the Edmonton Police service for over 30 Years, Deb can count among her achievements, United Nations Peace Keeper in East Timor, researcher of the Restorative Justice courts in Rwanda following the genocide, and working tirelessly to earn a graduate degree at Royal Roads University at the same time. Deb was born in the original Edmonton, in London, England. At age 4 her family immigrated to Canada. After living a year in Montreal, the family settled in Edmonton, Alberta. Throughout her years, Debbie would find her outlet in sport and athletics. After graduating from Ross Sheppard High School, Debbie would spend many years working for Wardair Airlines. As her siblings we were endlessly envious of Deb’s weekend trips to London’s Westend or a sunny beach at Waikiki. But fate intervenes as it will. Following a break-in at our house, the investigating officer was so impressed with Deb’s statement that he invited Deb to apply to EPS. The rest of the story, filled with challenge, heartbreak, friendship, and success, is as they say, history. Moreover, Debbie was to her parents and siblings a loyal, caring and devoted person. This
cannot be understated, and we are forever grateful to have had you in our lives. We shall save a place at the dinner table or in front of the fire. Following Debbie’s wishes, there will be no service in the immediate future. However, if in future we may safely come together, we will hold a memorial for Deb.
Should you wish to make a donation in memory of Debbie Jolly, please consider the Edmonton Humane Society or the Youth Emergency Shelter Society of Edmonton.
Debbie Jolly became a member of the EPS on August 20th, 1990 when she joined RTC #78. Her first 5 years were spent in West Division Patrol. Later assignments were to Police Selection/Employment Unit and Downtown Division Patrol from where she also did a stint in Vice Detail. She was promoted to Sergeant in Downtown Division. In 2003/4 she subsequently volunteered for a United Nations Police Keeping Mission in East Timor. After her Peacekeeping experience she changed rank to Detective in Sexual Assault Section. In 2006, Deb took a leave without pay. She was later assigned to Arrest Processing Unit and from there was promoted to Staff Sergeant in Southeast Division. Later assignments included Sexual Assault Section and IMAC Branch where she was promoted to Inspector in 2012. Promotion to Superintendent in Southeast Division came in 2014 and she later moved to Criminal Investigations Division. Debbie was Chief of Staff in the Office at the time of her passing on May 15th, 2020.