Details have been released about the service on Wednesday in Cobourg where people will gather to remember OPP Seargeant Brandon Malcolm, who died while on duty last week.
The funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Cobourg Community Centre at 750 D’Arcy Street in Cobourg. It will be attended by Sergeant Malcolm’s family and guests, members of the OPP, emergency services and officials. While the service itself will not be open for the general public to attend in person, a designated area will be available to view the funeral cortege as it arrives at the Cobourg Community Centre. Members of the public will also be able to watch the funeral via livestream.
FUNERAL CORTEGE TO THE COBOURG COMMUNITY CENTRE
The public is invited to observe the funeral cortege as it travels from the funeral home in Oshawa to the Cobourg Community Centre. Travel is anticipated to begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. but is subject to change.
The funeral cortege will be travelling east on Highway 401 from Stevenson Road South in Oshawa, exiting at Division Street in Cobourg, and arriving at the Cobourg Community Centre around 9:30 a.m.
Members of the public who wish to show their support may join first responders in showing their respect from one of the overpasses along Highway 401 between Stevenson Road South and Division Street. To help ensure everyone’s safety, please avoid obstructing traffic or stopping on the highway to exit your vehicle.
Beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m., members from the OPP and other attending services will begin marching from Kerr Street, north on D’Arcy Street, to the Cobourg Community Centre. Members will position along D’Arcy Street to honour the funeral cortege as it passes by.
Members of the public are welcome to observe the procession as it makes its way around the Cobourg Community Centre. Those wishing to watch in person may gather on the sidewalk along the west side of D’Arcy Street. This will be pedestrian-only access. No public vehicles will be permitted.
ROAD CLOSURES
The OPP thanks the public in advance for their cooperation and patience as road closures are put in place to support the funeral proceedings. Road closures will come into effect at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and will remain in place for the duration of the service. The following roadways will be closed to public access:
- West Street from 7th Street to Kerr Street
- D’Arcy Street from Alexandria Drive to Kerr Street
- Kerr Street from Division Road to D’Arcy Steet
- Ewart Street/3rd Street from Division Street to East Street
Traffic control measures will be in effect to facilitate traffic flow in the area. For the latest traffic updates, follow the Cobourg Police Service on Facebook @CobourgPoliceService and Instagram @cobourgpolice.
LIVESTREAM
A livestream of the funeral cortege procession around the Cobourg Community Centre and the funeral service will be provided for members of the public. For those who wish to view online, access will be available on the OPP YouTube channel at youtube.com/ontarioprovincialpolice/live.
The Town of Cobourg has organized a livestream viewing of the funeral service at the Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Cobourg. For more information, visit cobourg.ca.
MEDIA INFORMATION
The OPP has arranged for a pool feed for members of the media for the funeral cortege procession upon arrival in Cobourg and the funeral service. Details for media pool and on-site media staging logistics and registration will be shared in a separate advisory.
BOOK OF CONDOLENCES
Expressions of condolence to Sergeant Malcolm’s family and friends can be sent through the Sergeant Malcolm memorial page at opp.ca/news.
A book of condolences is also available at the Northumberland OPP (Brighton) Detachment for anyone wishing to express their sorrow in person.
A tribute in honour of Sergeant Malcolm has been set up outside of the Northumberland OPP (Cobourg) Detachment.
The Ontario Provincial Police extends its gratitude for the support and condolences received from the public following the tragic death of Sergeant Brandon Malcolm.
