Suddenly at Brampton Civic Hospital on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Stephen Brigden of Inglewood, Ontario, passed away at the age of 70 years. He was the beloved husband for 50 years of Noreen, loving father of Jeff and his wife Lindsay, Amy and her husband Brandon Markoff; proud grandfather of Conlan and Camden Brigden, Mason and Maverick Markoff; and dear brother of Robert and his wife Karen Brigden.
Steve was a retired Detective Sergeant with Peel Regional Police where he spent most of his career at 21 Division as a Constable in the Uniform Bureau, in the Criminal Investigation Bureau and as the Sergeant in Youth Bureau. He transferred as the Staff Sergeant in the Records Bureau at Headquarters for several years before returning to 21 Division as a Detective Sergeant, where he was a mentor to many young officers. Steve retired from 21 Division as one of the longest serving officers at the Division.
Steve was proud to have volunteered coaching softball and with Associated Youth Services of Peel, and most recently at Bethell Hospice.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Bethell Hospice in Inglewood (www.bethellhospice.org) would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Charlie Trimble
My sincerest condolences to Noreen and family. Steve was a well known and respected officer with Peel and an integral part of “The Hill” as 21 Division became known as by the members of the Service.
“As the sun surely sets: dawn will see it arise, for service, above self, demands its own prize. You have fought the good fight: life’s race has been run, and peace, your reward, for eternity begun. And we that are left, shall never forget, rest in peace friend and colleague, for the sun has now set”.
Debbie Davis
Noreen, I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Steve was a beloved member of the Bethell Hospice family and he will be greatly missed.
Karen Marshall
My heart goes out to you Noreen , and the family for the loss of your dear husband. I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult time.
Christina Leslie
Deepest sympathies Noreen you and your family at this very difficult time.
Karen Steen
Dear Noreen, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
My sincere condolences
Jim and Marsha Patton
Noreen, our condolences to you and your family on Steve’s passing. He was always a good friend and very helpful. I will miss our coffee meets and though he has not been able to golf for a couple of years I always enjoyed playing together both while we were working and with the group after retirement.
Our thoughts are with you and the family at this sad time.
Jim and Marsha
Kieran O’Connor
So very sad to hear of Steve’s passing. My sincere condolences Noreen and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed.
Willie McKiernon
I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to Noreen and family. My thoughts are with you
Keith Lawson
Noreen and family, my sincere condolences on Steve’s passing. Many years have gone by as I reflect upon having had the privilege of working with Steve at 21 division during the 70s. Steve was kind hearted, hardworking and a great example of what a police officer should be.
RIP Stephen
Keith Lawson
Robert Brigden
Our silly little song will never be sung again. Miss you. Love, Big Bro.
Johanna A vanoosten
My condolences to you and your family and friends
Trudy Richard
My Deepest condolences to the Brigden family. Steve will live on in the memories of the people who knew him. I was privileged to have been assigned to Records Services as a co-op student in high school (36 years ago) and subsequently hired by Staff Sergeant Brigden once my placement was completed. I have him to thank for being given the opportunity to be employed by PRP and will be forever grateful ♥️
Gord Bell
Steve was, without doubt, one of the best, kindest, and most respected officers I ever had the privilege of working with and for. His integrity was unmatched. Aside from being an excellent officer and investigator he was an even better supervisor who genuinely cared for his people. Another one of the greats taken from us far too soon. I offer condolences to Noreen and his family on behalf of myself and my wife, Sue. May you rest in peace Steve.
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Gord Bell
Jim & Donna Fischer
Noreen, Jeff & Lindsay, Amy & Brandon and grandsons:
Thinking of you all at this time of the loss of Steve. We always enjoyed our conversations and catch ups when Steve & Noreen visited at Jeff & Lindsay’s.
He will be missed by you and friends. In the quiet moments, remember his smile, his presence among you, his sense of humour and personality. May it bring you comfort, peace and strength in the coming days.
In thoughts and condolences,
Jim & Donna Fischer
Manisha
My sincere condolences, Noreen and family. Steve made me feel welcomed from the first day I started at 21 Division. He was a great man and will truly be missed. My thought and prayers are with you and the family.
Colette Maurice
Our thoughts are with you Noreen and all the family. May Steve Rest In Peace. He was a well respected officer and will be dearly miss.
Colette & JP Maurice
Jim Kettles
To Noreen and family, my sincere condolences. My colleagues and I had the privilege of working for Steve for four years at 21 CIB. He was highly regarded by all of us as someone who led by example and could be counted upon to work with us shoulder to shoulder, always steering us in the right direction. He had a great sense of humour and we enjoyed many a good laugh together. He was truly someone who cared about his people and PRP was fortunate to have had a man like Steve for so many years. Though he will be missed by all of us, our fond memories shall live on.
John MOSKALUK,, Retired PRP Setgeant
To Noreen , family, and extended family,
My sincerest condolences to all of
you as we share the sadness brought
on by the untimely loss of one of our
dearest brothers /friends/ and colleagues ,.Steve was not only a
perfect role model for the newer. ‘
younger Police officers; he was one
of thr finest human beings I ever had
the honor of knowing. Steve, from the
time I first met you and you expressed an interest in following me in to our
chosen profession as a proud member
of the Peel Regional Police Service..
We were of like mind with all of the
fine points of working in our chosen field,, and I could never show you just
how proud of you I became as I followed
your many accomplishments and noble
endeavours throughout your tenure,
You completed almost twice the years of service that I did , but even as an outsider I was able to be a spectator
watching an epic story evolve. You
have so much to be proud of with your ever growing extended family and I always felt that anyone who had the pleasure of meeting you would walk
away a better human being.
Steve, so long good friend, and know that your place in heaven I will be
filled with great things.
Clive Ascher
Deepest condolence to Steve’s family and extended family at this sad time.
Steve and I joined at the same time, went through recruit 101, in service 101 together, went to Aylmer together and spent many years at 21 Div. He was #615 and I was #613.
Steve was a great officer but more importantly a real gentleman and true friend.
He will be greatly missed by all.
Clive Ascher
kate stokes
To Noreen and your family.
My deepest condolences to you and your family on Steve’s passing. I was in disbelief when I heard this news. My heart goes out to you and your family as Steve has left this earth way too early. Just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
Kate Stokes
June Felix
Dear Noreen ….sending my deepest condolences to both you and your family. Steve will be
truly missed by all who knew him,, and had the privilege to work with him. I was one of those lucky ones.
Lorna Jenkinson
So sorry for your sudden loss, Noreen. My sincere sympathy goes to you and your family.
Diane Morrison
Noreen, Jeff, Amy and families;
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.
I will always remember Steve’s wonderful sense of humour and great laugh.
May all of the happy memories that you share give your family strength.
Sincerely,
Diane Morrison ( Dr. Ponkes office )
Pete Willetts
My sincere condolences to Noreen and family, both blood and blue, at the loss of Steve. He was a gentleman and will be missed by all.
Jill Archer
Deepest condolences to Steve’s family and loved ones. When I was transferred to “The Hill” Steve welcomed me graciously and with humour. He didn’t know me but his innate kindness was so obvious and much appreciated. Our chats and shared laughs were awesome. Steve was a great officer and supervisor. Above all he was a wonderful person. I am honoured to have known him. So very sorry for this sad loss. Sympathies to all.
Lonny Blackett
So many good and humorous memories when we worked at the old 21 Division.We were on the same Platoon when Steve started and his sense of humour was evident . In those days, Coppers stuck together and supported each other no matter what. Just wish that some of today’s young Officers had the opportunity to work with him. Rest In Peace brother, your journey continues.
Stephen Patterson
Our condolences to Noreen.and all of the family.and his friends. Steve was a gentleman who was respected by all that knew him. An excellent officer, Investigator and Supervisor.
May you rest in peace Steve.
God bless you my friend.
Lo
Steve was one of the sweetest people I ever had the privilege of knowing.
«Je m’ennuie de toi déjà.
Je te n’oublierai jamais.
Repose-toi mon oncle, sans douleur et en paix.»
Lo
Bryan Graham
Our condolences to Noreen and the family. Steve had the qualities of a great leader and a good friend. He inspired and motivated people. While exercising empathy, he also expected people to perform to their full potential. Steve was an officer and a person who I relied on to get the job done during my brief time at 21 Division. Steve touched many lives in so many positive ways. Steve leaves a legacy his family can be so proud of.. We are sorry for Steve’s passing and, at the same time celebrate his life.
Kenneth And Carol Cull
My sincere condolences. Worked with Steve for several years. I always enjoyed his company. He and Noreen visited us in Florida with the Pattons several years ago . He was a class act and a all around good guy. R.I.P. Steve
Don Ferrier
Steve and I worked at 21 during the 70’s and crossed paths many times over the years.
A great guy and gone much too early. RIP
Don Ferrier
Sharon O'Connor Madigan
Condolences to Noreen and the Brigden Family
Our deepest sympathy for you Noreen and the family. Steven was a wonderful friend and kind person. Thinking of you ! God Bless
Sharon O’Connor Madigan
Bruce Gaskin
My condolences to Noreen and the family. I had the good fortune of getting to know Steve when he was a rookie and he came to our platoon at 21 Division. He was always there to help out through thick and thin. An excellent cop and a great leader. Rest in peace Steve.
Susan Byrne
To Noreen and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Stephen’s death. My deepest condolences to you all.
Peggy Leech
I only just learned of Steve’s passing. My sincere condolences to Noreen and family. I have fond memories of you and Steve. Take care.